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Lincoln
How non-profit organizations are providing socialization and business opportunities through art
For Anna Alcalde, art is like yoga for the brain.
“Art helps you with freeform thinking, thinking off the path,” Alcalde said. “A lot of...
Nationwide effort teaches local high school students about opportunities in the agricultural field
Green Career Week is a nationwide effort created by the 'Seed Your Future' organization.
The week is held twice a year. Once from Feb. 27-March...
Lincoln woman brings fresh sounds to Latinx club scene
Growing up in a Colombian-Peruvian household, music played an integral part in 22-year-old Tania Castillo’s upbringing. There were many mornings throughout her childhood when...
Give Nebraskans a cookie, they’ll ask for a dozen more
With seven companies in Lincoln specializing only in cookies, the Capital City is on par with the national cookie craze. And with a popular...
Lincoln residents buy in to backyard chickens
As egg prices have reached eyebrow-raising heights, rather than flocking to the store to buy eggs, one Lincoln family found a different solution.
“It’s ridiculous,”...
City of Lincoln considers future trail sites for mountain bikes
While Lincoln’s bike trail system is extensive, containing over 134 miles of paved or crushed rock paths that can offer cyclists solid recreational and...
New heights in the Great Plains: A look at Lincoln’s first bouldering gym
In June of 2021, Matt and Wendy Beio opened the doors to Lincoln’s first bouldering gym, MW Climbing.
The Beios were both active climbers before...
Omaha
How North Omaha is fighting the food desert
In North Omaha, access to affordable and healthy foods has historically been a challenge. That is why several North Omaha organizations and businesses say...
‘It’s like an addiction’: Mike McKnight reflects on 46 years reporting for Omaha
In the language of 2-year contracts and moving up in the markets that consume broadcasters recently, a reporter staying at one station for more...
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...
