Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration between Flatwater Free Press and The Reader examining Omaha’s future streetcar. Ernest Wintroub ushered his 7-year-old son Frank out the door of their Dundee home on a brisk spring evening in 1955. They stood on the street corner and listened for the familiar rumbling. For 86 […]
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Latin music festival coming to Heartland of America Park
A new live music event will take place in Omaha this Spring. The Ritmo Music Festival will be held May 9 at Heartland of America Park. The Latin music event will also feature food, spirits, art, photo opportunities, dancers, a VIP experience and be interactive, according to organizer Marcos Mora. Mora is the leader of […]
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Fashion weak, greed strong
Be warned: An alternative headline for this review may well be “Movie not intended for reviewer did not fully satisfy reviewer.” I consider anything outside of graphic T-shirts to be “high fashion.” Thus, there was a smaller-than-infinitesimal chance that The Devil Wears Prada 2 was going to knock my socks-that-have-The-Muppets-on-them off. Please take the following […]
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Omaha could host next year’s Women’s Volleyball World Championships
Omaha is reportedly among at least seven U.S. cities that could host the 2027 Women’s World Volleyball Championships in the United States and Canada. The Nebraska Tourism Commission is accepting applications for $175,000 grants through May 8 to help promote the event. The funds come from the Nebraska Legislature’s appropriations bill, LB1071, signed into law on […]
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Cinco de Mayo festival returning to Omaha for 106th year
The annual Cinco de Mayo festival is returning to the heart of South Omaha for its 106th year. Casa de la Cultura, in partnership with Supermercado Nuestra Familia, announced Cinco de Mayo Omaha will be held May 15-17 along historic South 24th Street from L to O streets. The three-day festival, which its website states has been recognized as Nebraska’s […]
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MCC, UNL student fashion designs to shine on runway in absence of Omaha Fashion Week
Students’ designs will shine on the runway in Omaha on Saturday during a joint event between Metropolitan Community College and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Sandra Starkey, associate professor in UNL’s Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, said students typically get the chance to participate in Omaha Fashion Week. However, OFW announced it would take the spring […]
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Cause & Culture: The bats and the bees
Spring is a time for renewal and rebirth. As warmer weather settles in and nature reawakens, it’s commonplace to spot a bat roost or beehive, which aren’t always welcome sights. General fears of insects and rapidly-swooping, winged mammals aside — these encounters aren’t without real concerns. Bees can sting, sometimes repeatedly, and for those with […]
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‘Immense price pressure’: UNO navigates uncertain financial future with new strategies
As public universities around the nation navigate an uncertain financial future, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is adopting policies and strategies meant to support students and the workforce. A forum on UNO’s campus Monday brought university leaders, faculty and students together for an update on budget issues and strategy. Last year, a less-than-expected state […]
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Democratic infighting escalates in NE-02 race with dueling negative ads
Democratic congressional candidate John Cavanaugh will begin running negative TV and digital ads against opponent Denise Powell Sunday, escalating an already messy primary race. The new approach from Cavanaugh comes after a recent deluge of mailers, digital ads and TV spots from a Powell-aligned SuperPAC opposing his candidacy. Media pages on campaign websites for both Cavanaugh and Powell now […]
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Rose Theater celebrates 100th birthday of historic building with new season of family favorites
The Rose Theater has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 season, featuring a variety of beloved stories, Broadway hits and theatrical adventures for the whole family. The season also marks a special milestone: the 100th birthday of The Rose Theater’s historic building, which first opened in 1927. The Rose Theater is one of the largest […]