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Omaha Beef Aim to Bring National Arena League Championship Trophy Back to Omaha  – The Omaha News

By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Beef are no strangers to championship success.  After winning back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, the team returned to the championship game in 2025 with hopes of a three-peat. But their title run fell short.  Omaha Beef players warm up at training camp in Council Bluffs, IA. Now,

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Cartel leader’s death sparks unrest, travel disruptions in Puerto Vallarta  – The Omaha News

Bayleigh Koch  PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico -Violence flared across parts of western Mexico earlier this week after authorities said they killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known as “El Mencho,” triggering road closures, fires and flight disruptions that rippled into tourist areas such as Puerto Vallarta.   Bayleigh Koch works remotely from her hotel room

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Spielmasons Turn Omaha Into a Growing Hub for Board Game Innovation – The Omaha News

Kaydon Webber Over the years, Omaha has developed into a thriving hub for board game enthusiasts. With growing interest in tabletop gaming, a group of local creators has assembled an organization dedicated to developing, testing, and publishing new board games.  Inside the walls of Spielbound, a popular board game café in Omaha, a new community of

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Skutt, Prep Lead the Way at State Championships  – The Omaha News

Gage Peterson  OMAHA, Neb. — High school wrestlers across Nebraska gathered in Omaha last weekend for the individual state championships, but for two programs, success on the mat has become a yearly expectation.  Skutt Catholic and Creighton Prep have built reputations as two of the state’s premier wrestling programs, thanks in large part to leadership that

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Omaha Winter Market Operates Indoors Through Winter  – The Omaha News

Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – While many farmers markets close during the colder months, the Omaha Winter Market continues to operate indoors, giving vendors and farmers a place to sell year-round.  Held every Sunday from November through March at Fowling Warehouse, the market brings more than 50 local businesses together under one roof.  Shoppers browse vendor booths inside the

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Local Publishing Grows in Nebraska Amid Strong Community Support – The Omaha News

Brandon Kay Nebraska has seen growth in local publishing for both books and poetry, which can be attributed to both the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program, and the Nebraska community as well. The support shown by this community when it comes to attending events such as book launches and readings allows more

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Specialists warn one missing document could cost students thousands in tuition  – The Omaha News

By Quise Varoz  With just days remaining before the March 6 deadline, Nebraska high school seniors are rushing to complete applications for one of the state’s largest full-ride scholarships.  But scholarship advisors say one small mistake — or one missing document — could mean losing the opportunity entirely.  For Omaha senior Eli Norval, the final stretch before the deadline

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Tangier Shriners Spotlight Medical Mission Beyond Fezzes and Parades – The Omaha News

Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. – When Omahans think of the Tangier Shriners, many picture a circus, tiny cars, and iconic red fezzes. But today, the local fraternal organization is working to show the community that their primary focus is much more than a social club. The organization’s recognizable look has deep historical roots, dating back

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Black Therapists Remain Underrepresented in Nebraska as Demand Grows – The Omaha News

Elise Gaines In Nebraska, Black mental health professionals remain underrepresented. Many black men in Omaha seek black therapists who look like them not for preference but out of trust. Some therapists say that visibility is the difference between silence and support.   Conversations around mental health are becoming more common nationwide. However, local therapists say that the stigma still lingers in Black households,

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Omaha Gyms Take Workouts Outdoors as Summer Approaches – The Omaha News

Pablo Perez As warmer weather approaches, some Omaha gyms are taking workouts outside — and fitness experts say the shift may offer more than just a change of scenery.  Iron Heaven, a local gym in Omaha, is preparing to introduce an outdoor training space this summer. Owner Tim Rexius said the move is designed to give members

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