By Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Film Festival is putting a spotlight on animation this year as the medium surges in popularity and navigates rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence.   As new tools reshape how films are made, festival organizers say the growing presence of animated works reflects both expanding creative possibilities and an

By Ailyn Adame OMAHA, Neb. — As more creative studios open across Omaha, photographers and small business owners are finding new ways to create and collaborate without the high cost of owning their own space.  Hourly rental studios are becoming a growing option, offering fully equipped spaces with lighting, props, backdrops, and resources that can be expensive to purchase individually.  For

By Gage Peterson   OMAHA, Neb. – Union Omaha is entering a new era this season, leaving behind its longtime home at Werner Park and moving to Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium.  The Owls, a USL League One club established in 2020, spent their first six seasons playing at the Papillion Minor League baseball stadium. During that time, Werner Park helped

By Ella Alberts OMAHA, Neb. — Families facing childhood cancer in Nebraska are navigating not only complex medical treatments, but also gaps in emotional and long-term support once they leave the hospital.  According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, cancer is the second leading cause of death among children and young adults ages 1 to 19,

By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha streetcar project is moving forward, but businesses in the Blackstone District are paying the immediate price. With the Farnam Street Bridge completely shut down for the next several months, the area’s usual hustle and bustle has been replaced by heavy machinery. Orange cones and chain-linked fences now

By Kaydon Webber The University of Nebraska at Omaha has announced that its campus childcare center will  be ceasing operations on May 22nd. The university’s reasoning behind this decision is due to the center in a university statement, “Operating at just over 50% capacity and has not returned to full enrollment since early 2020…”   Outside the UNO Childcare Center on

By Brandon Kay The Omaha Central Library is set to open on April 19, where people can view local artwork, enjoy the vast selection of books, spend time in the café and garden, or host events. This new library has access to tons of creative materials for people of all ages.   The new Omaha Central

By Quise Varoz OMAHA Neb. – Storm season is approaching in eastern Nebraska, and meteorologists say residents should prepare now before severe weather strikes.  March through May marks the peak period for tornadoes, hail, strong winds, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the region. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, storms in eastern Nebraska can develop

By Zaire Butler OMAHA, Neb- The organization “WeMakeOmaha” hosted a conference called “Health X Place” on March 3rd, discussing the idea of a comprehension plan that will give ways to make Omaha healthier. The thought process of how Omaha isn’t as clean and the plan to make it cleaner and healthier for people involved in  Leah Casanave presenting her data with