By Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha streetcar project is moving forward, but businesses in the Blackstone District are paying the immediate price. With the Farnam Street Bridge completely shut down for the next several months, the area’s usual hustle and bustle has been replaced by heavy machinery. Orange cones and chain-linked fences now
By Kaydon Webber The University of Nebraska at Omaha has announced that its campus childcare center will be ceasing operations on May 22nd. The university’s reasoning behind this decision is due to the center in a university statement, “Operating at just over 50% capacity and has not returned to full enrollment since early 2020…” Outside the UNO Childcare Center on
By Brandon Kay The Omaha Central Library is set to open on April 19, where people can view local artwork, enjoy the vast selection of books, spend time in the café and garden, or host events. This new library has access to tons of creative materials for people of all ages. The new Omaha Central
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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