The City of Omaha will have its first woman fire chief as Kathy Bossman succeeds retiring Fire Chief Dan Olsen.
Posted inMusic
Afro Vibe Master Concert at Benson Theater
Kusher Snazzy will headline the Afro Vibe Master Concert at Benson Theater on March 19. Snazzy—a West African/Omaha-based AfroBeat artist and choreographer known for his electrifying performances—has received nods from the Omaha Hip Hop Awards for his productions and for consistently leaving his audiences in awe. This event will showcase a variety of local talent. […]
Posted inHealth, News
Omaha-Area Senator Proposes 12-Week Abortion Ban
Sen. Joni Albrecht says without Merv Riepe’s support, she may not have enough votes for ban after cardiac activity.
Posted inEconomy, News
CEO of Greater Omaha Chamber Exits Less Than a Year Into the Job
A press release issued Wednesday offered no reason and said a search for a new permanent CEO for the chamber has begun.
Posted inCulture, Music, Theater
Rent Rocks at the Omaha Community Playhouse
For Rentheads, this production will leave you with all the feels, and it’s hard not to sing along with its interactive experience. The rock opera score by composer and lyricist Jonathan Larson is invigorating and if you are a diehard fan, you’ll want to sing along the entire time. Energy emanated throughout the black box […]
Posted inLocal Government, News
Landfill Officials Say Oil Spill Waste is Safe. Crossroads Redevelopment in Progress.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners received more information about petroleum-contaminated soil being brought to a Nebraska landfill Tuesday. Waste from a Keystone Pipeline leak in Kansas last year is being stored at the Pheasant Point Landfill near Benington. Environmental Services Director Kent Holms told the Board last week that an analysis found that the […]
Posted inIn Memoriam
Mary Ann Krzemien: A Force for Good in South Omaha
Mary Ann Krzemien left her indelible imprint on our hearts, our city, state and world. She lived her life in service to people, animals and all of God’s creation. She modeled and taught those values over four decades to thousands of her students at Ryan and St. Joseph’s High schools plus, UNO, St Mary and […]
Posted inNews
Affordable Housing Advocates Gather at State Capitol to Learn and Lobby for Millions
Nebraska’s billion-dollar onslaught of federal pandemic funds lit a fire of sorts last year under nonprofits that deal with affordable housing.
Posted inEnvironment, News
Nebraska Confirms Application for Federal Funding for State Climate Plan
A state official confirmed Monday that Nebraska has applied for $3 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to finance a state climate plan.
Posted inVisual Arts
Art Battle Omaha: City Championship at Culxr House
Art Battle Omaha City Championship March 18 Culxr House $20-$30 The “Art Battle Omaha City Championship” is going down at the Culxr House on March 18. Ever caught wind of competitive live painting? Expect raw, unfettered greatness as some of the most talented and original visual artists create spontaneous strokes of genius before a live […]