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A String of Stinging Closures

Culprit Cafe Beignet and Lox fans were met with chained doors at Culprit Cafe this week, and the realization that the coffee and sweets shop had suddenly and permanently closed all three locations.1603 Farnam3201 Farnam1911 S 67th (Inner Rail)Owner Luke Mabie has made no public comment on the closure, and both the owner’s the establishment’s […]

Posted inNews

Douglas County Board Heats up over New Details on Proposed Mental Health Facility, Protests for Alternatives

County board members’ arguments, a former mayor’s suggestion and the question of what to do about community mental health dominated a Tuesday Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting about a proposed facility that could cost up to $60 million. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting, held at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the ninth floor […]

Posted inVoices

OPINION: School Officials Should Support, Not Suppress, Expression Supporting a Diverse and Equal Learning Environment.

Adam J. Sipple is an Omaha civil rights lawyer and former Legal Director of the Nebraska ACLU. Whether it’s a student newspaper, posters or flags that promote racial equality or LGBTQ+ people, peaceful expression in Nebraska’s public schools seems to be under attack.  Recently, Millard North High School administrators bowed to the pressure and initiated […]

Posted inCulture

Hot in Here

Benson looks like the place to be on Friday, Feb. 3, with Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal opening for Satchel Grande at The Waiting Room, 8 p.m. Meanwhile, down the street at the Benson Theatre on Feb. 3, Kris Lager hosts another “Conduit Live” arts showcase. The first two events sold out, so advance tickets […]