News
Omaha Zoo tickets, hours, parking and bag policy
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo has seasonal admission prices and hours, free parking and different bag rules for daytime visits and special events.
Free English classes in Omaha for adults: ESL schedules and locations
Adults in Omaha have several free options for learning English, including MCC noncredit ESL, ESL Omaha and Learning for ALL classes in person and online.
Nebraska Medicare Open Enrollment 2027: Dates and free help in Omaha and Lincoln
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2026. Nebraska SHIP offers free counseling in Omaha, Lincoln and statewide.
Arts & Culture
Juanes makes first Omaha concert stop Sept. 27 at Steelhouse
Juanes performs in Omaha Sept. 27 at Steelhouse. See show time, ticket prices, parking, bag rules and details on his first Omaha concert.
Eslabon Armado in Omaha tonight: Show time, tickets and parking
Eslabon Armado performs tonight at Steelhouse Omaha. Doors open at 7 p.m., tickets start at $65.20 and prepaid parking costs $15.
Fairytale Ball at Omaha Children’s Museum to bring royal adventures to Omaha families this weekend
Omaha Children’s Museum will host Fairytale Ball July 24–26 with royal characters, science shows and family activities included with admission.
Community
Nebraska weekend events: What to do Oct. 2–4
Junkstock, Nebraska vs. Maryland, Porchfest OMA and free events fill Nebraska’s Oct. 2–4 weekend. Find times, prices, locations and weather.
Nebraska Summer EBT: Final $120 cards were mailed Sept. 10 — when they may arrive
Nebraska’s final $120 Summer EBT cards were mailed Sept. 10. Delivery may take 10 business days, and benefits can be used through Jan. 9.
Nebraska State Fair 2026: final weekend tickets, free parking and hours
Nebraska State Fair runs through Sept. 7 in Grand Island. See ticket prices, free parking, hours, concerts, Fiesta Latina and Labor Day deals.
Business
A grocery store could help revive the historic heart of North Omaha
A North Omaha grocery store planned near 25th and Lake would bring fresh food, jobs and nonprofit services to a historic Black district.
For Berkshire and Buffett, Jan. 1 marks a new age: Retirement for Omaha’s Oracle
Warren Buffett’s legacy in Omaha spans investing, philanthropy, and a trillion-dollar company. His second retirement marks the end of an era.
Following Her Instincts: How Karen Corral de Pesek Built a Legacy of Service and Success
Karen Corral de Pesek built Nebraska’s largest bilingual law firm, mentors Latino professionals, and empowers immigrant students through scholarships.
Education
Adult computer classes in Omaha: Location, skills and enrollment info
Academia Latinos Unidos offers adult computer classes in Omaha focused on practical digital skills for everyday use. The program is educational, not vocational training.
Where Is Nebraska? Map, Capital, Time Zones and Neighboring States
Nebraska is a state in the central United States. See where it is on a map, its capital, largest city, time zones and the six states that border it.
Federal judge strikes down Nebraska law that lowered college costs for some undocumented students
A federal judge struck down a Nebraska law that let some undocumented students pay resident tuition costs at public colleges since 2006.