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Smile on the Run brings orthodontic care to the community – The Omaha News

By Davion Scott- Bell OMAHA, Neb.- For many people, getting to the orthodontist isn’t as simple as it sounds. Whether it’s not having a vehicle, balancing school and work, or living with mobility challenges, traditional dental care can be hard to access. Smile on the Run, an Omaha-based mobile orthodontic service, is working to change

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Omaha Police Sees Surge in Applications Amid Ongoing Officer Shortage  – The Omaha News

By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb.- After years of struggling with officer shortages, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) is finally seeing new momentum in its recruiting efforts. Applications have nearly tripled in the past year, marking a hopeful shift for a department that’s been operating below full strength.  At one point earlier this year, OPD was

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SNAP Cuts Prompt Local Action as Food Insecurity Rises in Omaha  – The Omaha News

By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are scheduled to take effect in 2026. Here in Omaha, this is raising concerns as levels of food insecurity are already at historic highs.   President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” passed on July 4, 2025, will reduce SNAP funding by $186

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Rescue Dog Brings Healing to Omaha Therapy Practice – The Omaha News

By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb.- It’s no secret that animals can lift our spirits, but research shows they can also improve mental health. Here in Nebraska, where nearly one in five people faces a mental health challenge, therapy dogs are helping bridge the gap.  After more than 30 years as a mental health therapist, Holly

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Decision to opt out of the House Settlement Impact on the School’s Athletics – The Omaha News

By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb.- Over the summer, UNO’s Chancellor JoAnne Li along with Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Adrian Dowell released a statement that said the university would opt out of the House vs. NCAA settlement.   Nicknamed the House Settlement, the lawsuit was brought forth by former ASU swimmer Grant House aiming for the

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Working Adults Find Creative Escape in Mahoney State Park’s Melodramas  – The Omaha News

By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb.- Every summer and fall, the spotlight shines bright at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, not just on the stage, but on the local adults who make the shows come alive.  For the cast of Popcorn Productions, the melodramas at Mahoney are more than just weekend entertainment. For many, it’s a

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Douglas County Reaches Mental Health Milestone with New Facility Near 42nd Street  – The Omaha News

By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb.- Douglas County is taking a major step forward in improving access to mental health services. Construction is underway on a brand-new $20 million adult mental health facility near 42nd and Woolworth Street — a project county leaders say has been years in the making.  The two-story building will feature six

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Nebraska student filmmakers take on mental health in new competition  – The Omaha News

By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. – Nebraska students are getting the chance to take their stories from the page to the big screen in a statewide film competition focused on youth mental health and the impact of smartphones on daily life.  Clarkson Regional Health Services (CRHS), in partnership with The Glowmedia Project, launched the script competition

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Esteban Celis Brings World-Class Pickleball to Omaha  – The Omaha News

By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.- Over the past five years, pickleball has exploded from a quirky backyard pastime into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Courts are popping up in neighborhoods, gyms, and clubs across Omaha, and one local player is helping raise the bar—not just in the city, but internationally.  Esteban Celis, the

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Omaha Bakery Uses Too Good to Go App to Cut Down on Food Waste  – The Omaha News

By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb.- Every night, bakeries and restaurants across the country throw out food that they don’t sell. In Omaha, one local business is trying to change that.  The Cookie Company at Westroads Mall has joined a growing number of businesses using Too Good to Go, an app that helps restaurants sell leftover

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