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Meteorologists urge eastern Nebraska residents to prepare for storm season – The Omaha News

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

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Health X Place conference highlights plan to improve public health in Omaha – The Omaha News

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

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Omaha Kings and Queens build community connection beyond the pitch – The Omaha News

By Ivan Tovar OMAHA Neb. – At Baxter Arena, the Omaha Kings and Omaha Queens are building more than just a soccer team — they’re building a connection with the Omaha community.  During home games, the experience goes beyond what happens on the field. Before kickoff, players walk through the tunnel as their names echo across the

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Road closures from construction impacts food trucks in the Omaha area.  – The Omaha News

By Samira Zarazua OMAHA, Neb. — Inner-city construction in Omaha has been affecting the small businesses across the city – including the mobile businesses like food trucks. From the streetcar that is now two years behind schedule (Turley, 2026), to the downtown projects blocking off complete sidewalks, businesses on these roads have dropped in sales tremendously.  Food trucks sitting in designated

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Bennington Wins First State Basketball Championship, Moves Up to Class A Next Season  – The Omaha News

By Joe Sutton LINCOLN Neb. — Under the blue lights of Pinnacle Bank Arena, Bennington made history.  The Badgers captured the first state basketball championship in school history with an 11-point victory over Gretna East, capping a postseason defined by composure, effort and a community that never stopped believing.  The road to the title ran

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Rising Rent Prices in Omaha Are Impacting Young Adults  – The Omaha News

By Pablo Perez OMAHA Neb. – Young adults in Omaha say rising rent prices are making it harder to afford housing as apartment costs continue to climb across the metro area.  For many recent graduates and young professionals, finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult. Rent prices in Omaha have steadily increased in recent years,

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“Eat real foods” guideline found in local markets and farms  – The Omaha News

By Bella McAtee OMAHA Neb. – The updated dietary guidelines for U.S. citizens shifted the focus on eating “real food” and boosted locally farmed businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released the guidelines on Jan. 7, and they will remain until 2030.  The new food pyramid is “the most significant reset of

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Red Light Therapy Gains Popularity in Omaha  – The Omaha News

By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – Red light therapy is becoming a growing wellness trend nationwide, and more Omaha residents are turning to it for skin care, recovery and overall wellness.  At Beem Light Sauna in Omaha, customers can book full-body red light sessions alongside infrared sauna treatments. Assistant manager Kyler Eggspuehler said most clients come in looking for

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Tensions continue to grow between state lawmakers and local advocates over the implementation of medical marijuana in Nebraska.  – The Omaha News

By Rhett Ashton Uleman Medical marijuana was passed by voters with a 70% margin in 2024. However,  Fourteen months later, no operational in-state dispensary system has been implemented, leaving Nebraskans without a legal way to obtain the medication.  Current delays in implementation, paired with pending state regulatory developments, are raising concerns for patients seeking cannabis to treat

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First-time college tax filers urged to avoid common mistakes ahead of April 15 deadline – The Omaha News

By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb. — As tax season approaches, college students filing independently for the first time may find themselves navigating more questions than answers.  Accountant Aaron Hill said many first-time filers make avoidable mistakes that can delay refunds or create unnecessary stress.  “The most common mistake I see first time filers make is, for one,

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