By Jacob Lesley OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha community gathered at Baxter Arena for another year full of family fun, supporting a good cause in the process. The First Responders Foundation hosted its fifth annual “Guns and Hoses” charity hockey game on March 15 at Baxter Arena, featuring a matchup between local firefighters and police officers. The
By Rhett Ashton Uleman OMAHA, Neb. – Recent U.S military action in the middle east is having a real effect as gas prices rise around the country. Gas prices in Nebraska have risen from $2.68 per gallon to $3.37 over the past month. According to AAA. Prices displayed outside a popular Omaha gas station. The rising prices
By Olivia McArthur Lincoln-based PenLink provides technology used by local and federal agencies, sparking questions over public safety and personal privacy. OMAHA, Neb. – A Nebraska-based surveillance company is raising questions as artificial intelligence reshapes how law enforcement collects and analyzes data. PenLink, a Lincoln-based digital intelligence company founded in 1987, provides software used by local and federal agencies to
By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — New federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are now being implemented in Nebraska, expanding work requirements and removing exemptions for some groups. Beginning in October 2025, adults up to age 64 are required to work, train or volunteer at least 20 hours per week to maintain SNAP benefits. The changes also remove previous exemptions for veterans
By Denise Valdez-Alvarez OMAHA, Neb – Pollinator education is increasing through informative events hosted by organizations around the Omaha metro area including Green Omaha Coalition and Nebraska Extension in Douglas and Sarpy counties. The Master Gardner Volunteer Program at Nebraska Extension in Douglas and Sarpy counties has partnered with the Omaha Public Library to host pollinator planting workshops across library branches. These workshops are free to attend and participants learn
By Joe Sutton A show beyond the game The Harlem Globetrotters brought more than just basketball to Baxter Arena last Thursday night, delivering a high-energy performance that blended skill, comedy and fan interaction. Known for their unique style of play, the Globetrotters turned the court into a stage, keeping fans engaged from start to finish. From trick
By Sam Eckler OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Film Festival is putting a spotlight on animation this year as the medium surges in popularity and navigates rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence. As new tools reshape how films are made, festival organizers say the growing presence of animated works reflects both expanding creative possibilities and an
By Ailyn Adame OMAHA, Neb. — As more creative studios open across Omaha, photographers and small business owners are finding new ways to create and collaborate without the high cost of owning their own space. Hourly rental studios are becoming a growing option, offering fully equipped spaces with lighting, props, backdrops, and resources that can be expensive to purchase individually. For
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – Union Omaha is entering a new era this season, leaving behind its longtime home at Werner Park and moving to Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium. The Owls, a USL League One club established in 2020, spent their first six seasons playing at the Papillion Minor League baseball stadium. During that time, Werner Park helped
By Ella Alberts OMAHA, Neb. — Families facing childhood cancer in Nebraska are navigating not only complex medical treatments, but also gaps in emotional and long-term support once they leave the hospital. According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, cancer is the second leading cause of death among children and young adults ages 1 to 19,