by Hola Nebraska | Apr 22, 2026 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Scott Koperski, Nebraska Public Media A beloved snapping turtle that was on display at a Nebraska aquarium for three decades passed away this week. Nicknamed “Big Snap Daddy,” the common snapping turtle was believed to be the oldest in the world at an estimated 96...
by Hola Nebraska | Apr 22, 2026 | Hola Nebraska, News
The Central Library in Omaha will host a full day of cultural activities including lotería, folklórico dance, mariachi performances and family-friendly programming. Omaha is preparing for a cultural celebration centered on children and the Latino community with a Día...
by Hola Nebraska | Apr 20, 2026 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Juan Salinas II, Nebraska Examiner Name recognition, fundraising and ground game come to a head as the Democratic primary approaches Omaha, NE – Hours before a live forum this month, Democratic candidate Crystal Rhoades did what she has done with her downtime...
by Hola Nebraska | Apr 20, 2026 | Hola Nebraska, News
Omaha, NE – Omaha Central Library officially opened to the public Sunday, giving the city a new flagship space that brings together books, technology, public art and community gathering areas under one roof. Mayor John W. Ewing Jr. cut the ribbon before a crowd...
by Hola Nebraska | Apr 19, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Hola Nebraska, News
By Jessica Wade, Nebraska Public Media For months, thousands of Omaha residents have driven past the city’s new library on the southwest corner of 72nd and Dodge Streets. On Sunday, the public will finally get a look inside. There’s nothing else quite like it in...
by Hola Nebraska | Apr 18, 2026 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Henry J. Cordes, Flatwater Free Press A new Flatwater analysis shows the state has fallen behind its neighbors. Business leaders are diagnosing why – and hoping new efforts will reverse the troubling trend. Not long ago, Nebraska’s growth was quite literally...
