By: Brandon Kay Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska at Omaha have come together to offer UNO students free flu shots throughout October.  Starting on October 1, and continuing throughout the 29, students can receive a free flu vaccine with the presentation of their Mavcard in room 206 of the H&K Building/Wellness Center.  Nebraska

By: Quise Varoz Fall traditions such as pumpkins, hayrides and time spent on the farm are more than seasonal activities for families. For farms such as Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch and Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, the two biggest pumpkin patches in the city, the fall season is an important part of their business and requires months

By: Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. — College competition has long meant packed basketball courts and football fields, but a new generation of athletes is competing with keyboards and controllers.  Esports have grown from casual gaming into organized competition, generating a market estimated at $3.3 billion in 2026 according to Grand View research. On college campuses

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