By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – According to History.com, The Harlem Globetrotters originated in Chicago in 1926. They continue to play around the world today, including right here in Omaha. The Harlem Globetrotters made a stop at the Baxter Arena for their 2023 World Tour. They claim to be a show you can’t look

By: Josue Garcia, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – It’s what the Hispanic community is calling a wake up call. COVID 19 swept South Omaha, impacting local grocery stores, restaurants and cultural ways of life. While businesses are now open in full swing, they continue to feel the pandemic’s economic hurdle. Development strategist for the Latino Midland

By: Danny Bolanos, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Community Blood Bank here in Omaha has issued a blood emergency status meaning that the bank has less than a three day supply of all eight blood types. Nebraska Community Blood Bank Donor Recruiter Robin Stewart says a five through seven day supply of blood on

By: Lindsay Tague, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Broadcasters Association inducts notable members of the media world to their hall of fame. Now, it’s Douglas Wesselmann’s, better known as “Otis Twelve” turn. Since 2006, Otis Twelve has hosted “Morning Classics” at 90.7 KVNO, but he has been a radio personality in Omaha for over

By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Data from influencer marketing platform “Upfluence” said TikTok has the highest social media engagement rate per post. TikTok has over one billion monthly active users according to Wallaroo Media, and the average user spends about 95 minutes per day on the app. Its popularity has grown so large

By: Zachary Hill, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Lauritzen Gardens is the latest to host an exhibit hoping to bring awareness to plastic waste in the ocean According to EarthDay.org, over one million marine organisms are killed each year from discarded plastic. Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea is a non-profit that started in 2010

By: Mitchell Cutcher, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Millard Sox is an organization that play in American Legion Baseball, but they are unique because their player base is comprised of players that have already been cut from their high school team. The team is giving high schoolers a second chance to keep playing baseball.  “It

By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Tax season or what accountants call busy season has always been a stressful time for accountants. They are working at a minimum 60 hours a week and coming into the office six days a week. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for other things, including taking care

By: Jamie Harvey, Reporter “Opulence: Performative Wealth and the Failed American Dream” is a multi-medium art exhibition on display at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. The exhibition showcases the work of eight artists, three of whom are local or regional. Although most of the pieces were acquired, the Bemis Center commissions two new projects

By: Chris Rios, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Energy insecurity is rising and more families are struggling to pay their bills. According to the Energy Information Administration, energy prices rose 59% over the course of 2021. Hunger, poverty, and energy insecurity are affecting Americans but help is available. Saturday, the Omaha Power Plants District and the