By: Rhett Uleman Under the backdrop of rising fuel prices, an alternative form of transportation is gaining popularity. Electric bikes and scooters are being utilized by downtown commuters and suburban students alike for cheap and reliable transportation. But the “e-moto” boom, as some analysts are calling it, comes paired with concerns about infrastructural shortfalls that

By: Ella Alberts OMAHA, Neb. — Coffee chains are expanding across the Omaha metro, giving customers more options for their daily coffee runs.  Coffee chains are expanding across the Omaha metro, giving customers more options for their daily coffee runs. As large corporations continue to attract customers with convenience and speed, locally owned coffee shops

By: Juliette Eckler OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska advocates say a limited pipeline of trained sign language interpreters is making it harder to meet interpreting needs in the state.  Brent Welsch, president of the Omaha Association for the Deaf, said one challenge is the limited number of programs preparing new interpreters.  “And that’s — it’s really hard to

By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — Dogs that come into shelters often carry the effects of neglect or abuse, shaping how they react to people and their surroundings.  At the Nebraska Humane Society, Executive Vice President Steven Elonich said those signs can be immediate.  “We’ll have dogs come in showing signs of trauma and neglect… being scared of people,

By Olivia McArthur Low turnout in past primaries highlights the importance of registering and voting before May 12  With Nebraska’s primary election set for May 12, local leaders are encouraging residents to register and make a plan to vote—emphasizing the role primaries play in shaping the general election.   Key deadlines are quickly approaching. Voters must register online or by mail by

By Gage Peterson  OMAHA, Neb. – A proposed stadium development in Omaha’s Millwork Commons area could reshape the future of downtown, bringing new opportunities for growth while also raising questions about cost and community impact.  The project, planned just north of Cuming Street, includes a 20-acre mixed-use development featuring retail, dining, and housing. At its center would be a stadium, seating between

By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. — For patients navigating heart concerns, the local gym is transforming from a place of fitness into a critical front for survival. As medical technology catches up to patient needs, the “guesswork” once associated with cardiac monitoring is being replaced by rapid, AI-driven diagnostics. Aiden Zapia, an Omaha local, had

By Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. — Meal prep and delivery services are continuing to expand nationwide, with local businesses in Omaha reflecting a broader shift in how consumers access prepared meals.  More than 28 million users have subscribed to meal kit delivery services, many through subscription models, according to industry data (Accio, n.d.). The global meal kit

By Denise Valdez-Alvarez OMAHA, Neb. – Community members came together Saturday to support local artists participating in Art Battle Omaha, hosted by Culxr House.   The art showdowns began in 2022 after Marcey Yates, founder and executive director of Culxr House, was inspired by an Art Battle event he attended in Chicago.   After identifying a need for art spaces, community support and more opportunities for artists, Yates partnered with Art Battle to launch Art Battle Omaha. The event has since grown from a series held every other month from March

By Rhett Uleman  OMAHA Neb. – Petitioners can be found near crowded events, post offices and DMV’s around Omaha gathering signatures to put the question of statewide legalization of online sports betting on the ballot this November.   A coalition of casino owners led by WarHorse, Nebraska’s biggest casino operator, is backing those petitions, WarHorse’s Director of Government relations, Lynne McNally,