By Joe Sutton LINCOLN Neb. — Under the blue lights of Pinnacle Bank Arena, Bennington made history.  The Badgers captured the first state basketball championship in school history with an 11-point victory over Gretna East, capping a postseason defined by composure, effort and a community that never stopped believing.  The road to the title ran

By Pablo Perez OMAHA Neb. – Young adults in Omaha say rising rent prices are making it harder to afford housing as apartment costs continue to climb across the metro area.  For many recent graduates and young professionals, finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult. Rent prices in Omaha have steadily increased in recent years,

By Bella McAtee OMAHA Neb. – The updated dietary guidelines for U.S. citizens shifted the focus on eating “real food” and boosted locally farmed businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released the guidelines on Jan. 7, and they will remain until 2030.  The new food pyramid is “the most significant reset of

By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – Red light therapy is becoming a growing wellness trend nationwide, and more Omaha residents are turning to it for skin care, recovery and overall wellness.  At Beem Light Sauna in Omaha, customers can book full-body red light sessions alongside infrared sauna treatments. Assistant manager Kyler Eggspuehler said most clients come in looking for

By Rhett Ashton Uleman Medical marijuana was passed by voters with a 70% margin in 2024. However,  Fourteen months later, no operational in-state dispensary system has been implemented, leaving Nebraskans without a legal way to obtain the medication.  Current delays in implementation, paired with pending state regulatory developments, are raising concerns for patients seeking cannabis to treat

By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb. — As tax season approaches, college students filing independently for the first time may find themselves navigating more questions than answers.  Accountant Aaron Hill said many first-time filers make avoidable mistakes that can delay refunds or create unnecessary stress.  “The most common mistake I see first time filers make is, for one,

By Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. – For many independent artists, the best way to grow a music career is no longer under stage lights, but on a smartphone screen.  As Omaha’s music scene evolves, local artists are turning to platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to build audiences and share their work. Short-form videos, livestreams and behind-the-scenes studio clips have

By Madelyn Schmidt Reporter Madelyn Schmidt explains how the program is designed to strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce.   Two University of Nebraska campuses are expanding their partnership to better serve students and communities across the state.   UNMC and UNO have formed an early admission pathway aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s nursing workforce.  “UNMC is a campus that thrive on

By Joe Sutton Bennington improved to 25-0 with a 92-43 victory over Crete in the district final on Feb. 28, securing a district championship and advancing to the state tournament.  Facing a Crete team that entered on a 10-game winning streak, the top-ranked Badgers established control early and never relinquished it.  “Crete’s turned their season around,” head