Tag: Omaha
High school esports growing in Nebraska
More than 77 different high schools are now competing across Nebraska in competitive esport and while it may not be an official sport, the...
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...
Omaha’s North 24th Street’s history paves the way for its future
By Bousaina Ibrahim and Dominic Bhola
For lifelong resident Lexi Jones, everyone feels like family in North Omaha. She said she’s always had a big...
‘It’s like an addiction’: Mike McKnight reflects on 46 years reporting...
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...
Nebraska animal shelters say black cats are good luck and even...
Pansy is a black cat with a lot of personality and a lot of names. His name on official documents is Panther, but people...
Nebraska League of Women Voters: 100 years of defending democracy
This is one in a series of Nebraska News Service stories about election and voting issues in the state and the efforts of people...
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...
A dog walks into a bar and, well, is greeted by name — but only at Nebraska’s first and only dog park and bar...
Local calligrapher is ready for wedding season
As the snow starts to melt and spring comes around, the wedding season is starting to heat up.
A big part of the wedding planning...
Kyle Kubat, once a standout Husker, looks to beat the odds...
As Pat Mooney walked around the dugout, he overheard Kyle Kubat.
“Never have and never will,” Kubat muttered.
Kubat was pitching in the Nebraska Class...