News
Can you see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse in Omaha? No, but the Perseids are coming
Omaha will not see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse, but the Perseids will peak under a new moon. Overnight storms could affect viewing.
4 Walmart and Kroger dips, salsas recalled in Nebraska over salmonella risk
Four dips and pico de gallo products sold through Walmart and Kroger were recalled in Nebraska over a possible
Lincoln schools start Aug. 12: Grade dates, meal prices and bus changes
LPS starts classes Aug. 12. Find dates by grade, school hours, meal prices, enrollment steps, vaccination rules and bus changes in Lincoln.
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
Lincoln schools start Aug. 12: Grade dates, meal prices and bus changes
LPS starts classes Aug. 12. Find dates by grade, school hours, meal prices, enrollment steps, vaccination rules and bus changes in Lincoln.
Open Omaha 2026 Gives Free Access to 49 Sites Saturday
Open Omaha offers free access to 49 sites Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including stadiums, museums and cultural spaces.
Nebraska families have until Aug. 12 to apply for $120 per child in Summer EBT
Nebraska families may receive $120 per eligible child through Summer EBT. See who must apply by Aug. 12 and who qualifies automatically.
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
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.
True Potential Achieved: From Undocumented Student to Workers’ Rights Champion
How Mayra Hernandez transformed from poultry plant worker to farmworker rights advocate through education, community support, and the True Potential Scholarship