High stakes and a crowded Democratic primary have made for a heated 2nd District House race as nine candidates vie for the seat held by Rep. Don Bacon since 2017. The race has the potential to influence political control of the House of Representatives. Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, sometimes called the “blue dot,” has awarded […]
Posted inFood
Misolado hits all the right notes
There was no way to write about Misolado without taking note of its many contradictions. For instance, this is the fastest service I’ve ever experienced when ordering ramen. But the shop honors an ancient tradition for creating its broth, which is an incredibly slow and intentional process. It requires brewing long-fermented miso, rice koji, and […]
Posted inMusic
Lineup announced for summer concert at Memorial Park
The lineup has been announced for this summer’s Memorial Park Concert. The annual event has been an Omaha tradition for nearly 40 years and will feature Smokey Robinson as the headliner, with support from the band Cake at this year’s event, which will be held June 26 and kick off at 6:30 p.m. “The Memorial […]
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Creighton coach Greg McDermott retires after 16 years; new era begins under Alan Huss
After 10 NCAA tournaments and 16 years of leadership, Greg McDermott is retiring as the coach of Creighton men’s basketball. Creighton announced McDermott’s retirement Monday morning ahead of the College Basketball Crown. The new leader of the Bluejays is Alan Huss, who was hand-picked by McDermott to take over once he left Creighton. “It has […]
Posted inLocal Government
Omaha Mayor announces $5M philanthropic investment in city parks
Omaha’s philanthropic community will invest millions of dollars into the city’s public parks. In his first State of the City address, Omaha Mayor John Ewing highlighted the upcoming public-private partnership, which he said holds “transformational potential to do more than plug a maintenance hole.” Undisclosed philanthropic partners will contribute $5 million, an amount the city […]
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Omaha Police announce motorcade for Nebraska soldier killed in war on Iran
The Omaha Police Department announced Friday the motorcade route for Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens as he is returned home. Tietjens was one of six military members killed during an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait on March 1. His body will be escorted from Eppley Airfield to Forest Lawn Cemetery on Saturday. Tietjens was posthumously promoted […]
Posted inMovies
Yet again, I have seen 5 movies and didn’t tell you
Various responsibilities have derailed and bamboozled my very bestest of plans. Reviews for Project Hail Mary and Ready or Not 2: Readier and Nottier are coming, I promise. But to tide you over until they arrive sometime next week, here is a smattering of reactions for things that you can stream at home. It’s not […]
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Omaha hip-hop artist Marcey Yates returns with new album
Omaha hip-hop artist, producer and community leader Marcey Yates is back with “Vanilla Sky 2,” a sequel to his debut album “Vanilla Sky.” Since his debut, he has won multiple Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, founded the Culxr House, and released close to a dozen projects, including many critically acclaimed albums such as, “9 Months” […]
Posted inEducation
Creighton students help community members file taxes through IRS program
Creighton University students are hosting tax clinics to help community members file taxes as part of the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The free clinics are available to anyone with an income of $67,000 and below. Students who are part of the federal income tax accounting class participate in the clinic, and they also […]
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Omaha’s El Museo Latino celebrates multimillion-dollar growth spurt buoyed by state grants
Known as the first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest, El Museo Latino moved to its current red tile-roofed brick home about 30 years ago. It’s a storied site — where South Omaha’s original high school was built in the late 1880s at a cost just above $10,000. Over time the high school […]