By: Wyatt Moravec GRETNA, Neb. – Vala’s pumpkin patch celebrated its 10,000th pig race, a tradition that has endured for over 27 years. Mark Celesky, the visionary behind this unique spectacle, achieved one of his long-cherished goals as he passed this milestone.  Celesky’s passion for educating people about animals and their value prompted him to

By: Andrew Kuslieka Omaha, Neb. – Two public forums were held to inform the public about the intricacies of the new permit less concealed carry bill, LB-77. The first was held at Omaha South high school and the second was held at Nathan Hale middle school. The forum was put on by the Juvenile Detention

By: Daytin Inserra-Cunningham OMAHA, Neb. – Since 2016, The Maverick Quartet, a group of string instrumentalists hailing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), have been using the power of music to transform the healthcare experience through their performances. Recently, the quartet found a new stage at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

By: Peyton Holubeck OMAHA, Neb. – The end of October brought Omaha more than just candy, it also brought this year’s last influx of kittens to the metro.  Kitten Season, which begins in April and lasts until October, is a period where cats are in heat and are giving birth to litters of kittens. This

By: Ben Copeland OMAHA, Neb. – The Hot Shops Art Center hosted their second annual Fall Fundraiser on Oct. 21 and 22, inviting the public to come and see what the center has to offer.  The Hot Shops Art Center is a creative space where artists from all over can go and create, with the

By: Hannah Wheelock OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha had over 60,000 feral cats in 2018, and many rely on caretakers to give them the resources they need. In the winter, those resources become much more valuable.  As temperatures begin to drop, outdoor cat colony caretakers have been taking extra care to help them through the winter.  

By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – Hamas fighters and military attacked Israel and as a response Israel has retaliated in a militant way. According to Al Jazeera, there are over 4,600 casualties in Gaza and over 1,400 casualties in Israel. As a result, protesters gathered on 72nd and Dodge to support Palestine.  The pro-Palestine protesters

By: Max Garvey Omaha, Neb. – Omaha Westside have been the defending Class A state football champions, having won two titles in the last three seasons. The Warriors have made it to the past four state championship games. Westside lost to Gretna in the 2021 Class A title game but the result was vacated due

By: Gracie Goos The Council Bluffs Library partnered with Prairie Rivers of Iowa to bring in their Lincoln Highway Heritage exhibit. The exhibit will showcase how the highway got started and how it helped with the development of Council Bluffs and brought in tourism.  Lincoln Highway Heritage Coordinator Jeanie Hou said her favorite part of

By: Dee Warren OMAHA, Neb. – Music has been a cornerstone for cultures globally throughout history and has always had a strange, yet delightful way of bringing creators and listeners together for centuries.   In addition, according to a 2020 Harvard health study, listening to your favorite music has been shown to improve health and mental