By Elise Gaines OMAHA Neb.—A California jury on March 25 found Meta and YouTube liable for designing their platforms to be addictive for a young woman who began using them as a child, awarding $6 million in damages — the first time a jury has held tech companies accountable for addictive platform design. Both companies plan to

By Ella Alberts OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police and banking industry professionals are warning financial institutions about ATM “jackpotting” attacks, a method of theft that allows criminals to force machines to dispense large amounts of cash.   Jackpotting allows criminals to essentially clear through bank accounts in a matter of seconds, directly impacting the banking facility.   While the tactic has been documented

By Jacob Lesley  The NCAA Men’s Final Four is known as the pinnacle of college basketball, but for aspiring journalists, it also serves as a launching pad into the professional sports media world.  At this year’s Final Four in Indianapolis, student reporters gained firsthand experience through the ‘Full Court Press’ writing seminar, hosted by the U.S. Basketball

By Chase Zagurski OMAHA Neb. – Firefighters from eastern Nebraska are back home after helping battle wildfires that scorched parts of the state’s western region.  Officials said the Morrill and Cottonwood fires were declared 100% contained on March 25 and March 27, respectively, following weeks of firefighting efforts.  More than a dozen firefighters from volunteer departments across

By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — Rising oil prices are pushing diesel costs higher across the country, and industry leaders say those increases could soon impact consumers in Nebraska.  Diesel prices have surged in recent weeks, creating new challenges for trucking companies that rely on fuel to move goods across the country.  Kent Grisham, president and CEO of the Nebraska

By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. — The classic balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet usually happens at a safe distance behind a proscenium arch. But at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s upcoming production, that distance is disappearing, leaving the technical crew to build a world that is as sturdy as it is poetic. Inside

By Ivan Tovar OMAHA, Neb. — As organizations continue to expand inclusive programming, Outlook Enrichment is working to ensure individuals with vision loss have access to activities that promote engagement and connection.  The organization hosts a variety of events throughout the year, giving participants opportunities to take part in group activities with the support of

By Samira Zarazua OMAHA, Neb. — The Director of Social Impact, DeAnna Williams, was removed from her position at the Omaha Community Playhouse, prompting a strong reaction from the community.  The Omaha Community Playhouse has been a large part of the theatre community in Omaha, recently celebrating their 100th anniversary last year (2025). Theatre communities have strong ties to

By Kaydon Webber OMAHA, Neb. — Severe spinal cord and brain injuries can prevent people from performing basic tasks in everyday life. Beyond the physical limitations are the mental and emotional challenges associated with neurological trauma. While physical rehabilitation aids recovery, many programs are now working to address the social and emotional aspects of healing. One