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Lincoln
The fight against food insecurity: How Lincoln is providing food to the community
Having access to enough food, something that feels like a norm to many is an uncertain reality for a lot of Nebraska households.
A study...
Grant funds new Google certification program for underserved Lincoln population
The Center for People in Need in Lincoln received almost $600,000 to launch a local Google Career Certification Program that will train 40 people...
Playing bingo in the Haymarket
Gate 25 and Barry’s Bar and Grill have been hosting bingo nights on Wednesdays, and it’s proven popular.
"The game of bingo is a great...
New upgrades happening in the Telegraph District
As part of an effort to redevelop Downtown Lincoln's Southeast area, community members drafted a Telegraph District master plan.
The master plan is a three-phase...
Local businesswoman influences many frugal closets
While photographing her thrifted outfit with her iPhone propped up against an alley dumpster, Maddie Graham, local business woman, was unknowingly creating the environmental...
The Josh Fight will return to Lincoln
Last year, Lincoln made headlines across the nation as nearly 1,000 people gathered to witness an unusual event: a battle for the name ‘Josh.’
This...
How local bookstores have adjusted and built a community in a digital age
In 2022, readers have plenty of options when it comes to buying their books. In a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in...
Omaha
UNL alumna turned clay jewelry hobby into a small business
What started as a hobby became a successful small business for a University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumna.
Sugarstem, which specializes in hand-made jewelry, has taken off...
Nebraska’s first, only dog bar celebrates first year open, looks to add locations
A dog walks into a bar and, well, is greeted by name — but only at Nebraska’s first and only dog park and bar...
Meet Omaha noise rock band Cat Piss: A three-piece merging wittiness with creative diligence
Cars rush down a dark two-lane street in front of a house in Lincoln on a Friday night in February. Light emits from cool-toned...
The rise of pickleball: Omaha and Lincoln witness the nationwide trend
Less than six years ago, Lincoln didn't have a single pickleball court.
Today, the city has 10 dedicated courts and an additional 10 dual-striped tennis...
COVID-19 vaccines available for children ages 5-11
With the Pfizer vaccine getting FDA and CDC approval, clinics may now administer it to children.
By Kaitlynn Johnson and Olivia McCown
The FDA announced approval...
WarHorse Casinos aim to bring gamblers back to Nebraska
Laws change to keep revenue in state
A casino aims to hit the jackpot by keeping gamblers and profits in Nebraska.
WarHorse Casino plans to open...
