By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. – When most people picture a spa, they imagine a place to relax, unwind and recharge. At Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, that’s exactly the goal. “We really try and cultivate a serene environment, so we always just try and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone,” said
By Jade Thornton OMAHA, Neb. – As temperatures drop and the wind picks up, homeowners across the region are finding new ways to stay warm without sending their heating bills through the roof. Experts say small steps, like sealing windows, checking furnace filters and cleaning air ducts, can make a big difference as Nebraska’s long
By Elise Gaines OMAHA, Neb. – For more than a decade, the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha has been home to local nonprofits and organizations working to strengthen the Omaha community. Among them is Emerging Ladies Academy (ELA), founded by Tiffany Gamble, which empowers Black girls and
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha is turning heads again, this time for its charm. A new study ranked Happy Hollow Boulevard among the top 10 streets in the nation for curb appeal, highlighting the city’s historic character and growing national appeal. A sign marks the Happy Hollow bike route near Leavenworth Street. (Photo
By Myah French OMAHA, Neb. – November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a disease that affects more than 1.6 million Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. People living
By Mare Pritchard SCHUYLER, Neb. – According to the Learning Policy Institute, the United States is facing a nationwide teacher shortage. The institute reported that during the 2023-24 academic year, school districts across the country faced a teacher shortage of approximately 110,000 teachers, with that number expected to double by 2026. Rural schools are among
By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. – College students across the country are facing growing financial pressure from rising tuition to the increasing cost of rent, groceries and daily essentials. But at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, students are finding creative ways to make it work and learning lessons that go far beyond the classroom.
By Henry Talacko OMAHA, Neb. – For decades, the massive grain silos at 34th and Vinton Streets have stood as a silent landmark on the South Omaha skyline. Now, a new development project aims to transform the long-dormant site into a multiunit housing complex. Cyclists ride past the historic South Omaha grain silos, which are
By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb. – As 54 million children returned to school this fall, a new national report is raising alarms about the state of American education. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has released its biennial report showing student test scores are down in key subjects. The NAEP is a nationwide program
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year. Kids across the world dress up and hit the neighborhoods for some fun and fright. However, it can also be one of the most dangerous nights of the year. Halloween decorations and trick-or-treat location showing low lighting conditions