By Peighton Yoakam, WATERLOO, Ne.- When a powerful storm ripped through Waterloo earlier last month, residents like Walt Getze were left stunned by the damage. “Oh, God. The tree was down,” he recalled. “It was just like a tornado going through.” The storm toppled trees, damaged fences and gardens, and left many neighborhoods cleaning up
By Mary Pritchard, OMAHA, Neb- On May 29, at the 7th annual Omaha Sports Commission Awards Show (OSCAS), history was made. That night, surrounded by fellow sports casters, journalists, athletes and coaches Ana Bellinghausen became the first woman nominated and awarded the Steve Pivovar Sports Media Person of the Year. The prestigious award, presented by
Anchors Jayme Bridie and Anthony Blue close The Omaha News’ first newscast on Nov. 25, 2003. File photo By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha News has been around for some time now. It actually predates the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media by a couple years, which
By Abigail Gocek OMAHA, Neb.- The world of fast fashion is ever-changing with new trends replacing old ones at increasing speed. The answering slow fashion movement can trace its roots back centuries, with the modern focus on sustainable wardrobes emerging heavily in the early 2000’s, according to the American University of Paris. Uniform Market states
By Paxton DeVault, OMAHA, Neb. – From a majestic monarch butterfly to a beautiful hummingbird hovering over a flower, the Sean Kenney Nature Connects exhibit at Lauritzen Gardens features 18 extraordinary sculptures built from just LEGOs. With more than 275,000 LEGO bricks, this vibrant and spirited exhibit not only conveys the beauty of nature but
(Alex Tippets working on Japanese homework. Alex is a student at the University of Nebraska Omaha enrolled in Japanese language courses. (Photo by Jade Thornton, 2025) By Jade Thorton, OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will officially launch a new Japanese Minor this fall, answering years of student interest and expanding
Growth milestone marks a turning point for housing, infrastructure, and regional planning By Grace Huffstetler, OMAHA, Neb.- The Omaha metro area has officially joined the ranks of mid-sized U.S. metro regions with more than one million residents—a milestone experts say comes with big implications for the city’s future. MAPA map of Omaha Metro transit system
Bemis Center Intern Patrice Roubidoux and Artist Audrey Hope converse during the Bemis Center open house event on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Andrew Smith/The Omaha News By Andrew Smith, OMAHA, Neb. – The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts has attracted talent from around the world through its artist-in-residence program since opening 1981. The promise of
By Isaac Nielsen, OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha’s educational landscape is expanding with the launch of Omaha Christian High School, a new non-denominational faith-based institution set to open in the fall of 2025. The school is a collaboration between Omaha Christian Academy (OCA) and Lifegate Christian School (LCS) and aims to provide families with an alternative
From Goats to Growing Minds: Spring at Gifford Farm By Mary Mitzlaff, BELLEVUE, Neb. — With spring in full bloom, Gifford Farm is welcoming the public every Monday for a hands-on outdoor experience designed for visitors of all ages. Located in Bellevue and operated by Educational Service Unit 3, Gifford Farm serves more than 30,000