News
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.
Fiestas Patrias Omaha today: 11 a.m. parade, Kumbia Kings at 8:45 p.m.
Fiestas Patrias Omaha continues today with an 11 a.m. parade, lucha libre and Kumbia Kings at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free.
Why Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15 as Nebraska celebrations begin early
Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15 because five countries share an independence anniversary. Nebraska celebrations begin Sept. 11.
Arts & Culture
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.
Colombian Independence celebration comes to Granary Green
Colombian Independence at Granary Green will be celebrated July 19 in Ralston with free admission, music, food, coffee and cacao.
Community
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.
Omaha to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with El Grito at Gene Leahy Mall
Omaha’s official El Grito ceremony happens at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Gene Leahy Mall, led by Consul Jorge Ernesto Espejel Montes.
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
Academia Latinos Unidos offers new adult computer classes in Omaha
Academia Latinos Unidos offers adult computer classes in Omaha, from basic skills to internet and email use, with laptops available for students.
Where is Nebraska and what is its capital?
Nebraska is a Midwestern Great Plains state. Its capital is Lincoln, its largest city is Omaha, and it borders six states. Read more here!
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.
