By Olivia McArthurYoung adults in Omaha are stepping into political leadership on both sides of the aisle. From a new city initiative to student-led campus organizations, local youth are finding new ways to make their voices heard. The City of Omaha recently announced the creation of a Youth Advisory Council, an initiative designed to give
By Mo Al-Ebadi GRETNA, Neb. — For some, therapy means sitting in an office and talking through emotions. At Spirit Horse Ranch in Gretna, it looks different. Clients work alongside horses in guided sessions designed to address trauma, anxiety and other mental health challenges. The approach, known as equine-assisted psychotherapy, incorporates horses into traditional therapeutic practices. Kris Tevis, executive
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Beef are no strangers to championship success. After winning back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, the team returned to the championship game in 2025 with hopes of a three-peat. But their title run fell short. Omaha Beef players warm up at training camp in Council Bluffs, IA. Now,
Bayleigh Koch PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico -Violence flared across parts of western Mexico earlier this week after authorities said they killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known as “El Mencho,” triggering road closures, fires and flight disruptions that rippled into tourist areas such as Puerto Vallarta. Bayleigh Koch works remotely from her hotel room
Kaydon Webber Over the years, Omaha has developed into a thriving hub for board game enthusiasts. With growing interest in tabletop gaming, a group of local creators has assembled an organization dedicated to developing, testing, and publishing new board games. Inside the walls of Spielbound, a popular board game café in Omaha, a new community of
Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. — High school wrestlers across Nebraska gathered in Omaha last weekend for the individual state championships, but for two programs, success on the mat has become a yearly expectation. Skutt Catholic and Creighton Prep have built reputations as two of the state’s premier wrestling programs, thanks in large part to leadership that
Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – While many farmers markets close during the colder months, the Omaha Winter Market continues to operate indoors, giving vendors and farmers a place to sell year-round. Held every Sunday from November through March at Fowling Warehouse, the market brings more than 50 local businesses together under one roof. Shoppers browse vendor booths inside the
Brandon Kay Nebraska has seen growth in local publishing for both books and poetry, which can be attributed to both the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program, and the Nebraska community as well. The support shown by this community when it comes to attending events such as book launches and readings allows more
By Quise Varoz With just days remaining before the March 6 deadline, Nebraska high school seniors are rushing to complete applications for one of the state’s largest full-ride scholarships. But scholarship advisors say one small mistake — or one missing document — could mean losing the opportunity entirely. For Omaha senior Eli Norval, the final stretch before the deadline
Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. – When Omahans think of the Tangier Shriners, many picture a circus, tiny cars, and iconic red fezzes. But today, the local fraternal organization is working to show the community that their primary focus is much more than a social club. The organization’s recognizable look has deep historical roots, dating back