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Month: October 2023

Arts and Entertainment / News

Omaha establishes a new tradition for Hispanic Heritage Month with the 2nd annual Midwest Chingona Fest 

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Max Garvey Omaha, Neb. – Stinson Park was the location for the second-annual Midwest Chingona Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7. Event coordinators partnered with Omaha Michelada Fest to produce …

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Omaha World Herald to relocate to The Freedom Center amid ongoing layoffs

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Daytin Inserra-Cunningham OMAHA, Neb. —  In a significant development, Lee Enterprises has made the decision to relocate the remaining staff of The Omaha World Herald to The Freedom Center. …

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Celebrating 20 Years of Jitterbugs Night Out at the Eagles Ballroom

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Wyatt Moravec OMAHA, Neb. – The Eagles Ballroom, a historic venue in Omaha, has geared up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of hosting Jitterbugs Night Out. This weekly dance …

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The status of local black owned businesses in Omaha

October 5, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Dee Warren OMAHA, NE – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, minority and women owned business are on the rise with growth driven by Black women like Christi …

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News / Sports

The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling Series sparks a new community

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

By: Ben Copeland OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League, or the NICL, held their third weekend event of the 2023 season this weekend at Tranquility Park, where middle …

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Fremont’s Keene Memorial Library renovates after 50 years

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

By: Jackson Piercy FREMONT, Neb. – The Keene Memorial Library, which has had its doors open to the public for the last fifty years, has gone through major renovations that …

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The Nebraska Questers, keeping Nebraska history alive

October 5, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Gracie Goos OMAHA, Neb. – They promote lifelong learning through member research, programs, and tours of historical sites and museums. “It’s fun to seek and a joy to find” is …

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Accessibility concerns arising at Omaha’s new RiverFront Park

October 5, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Max Garvey OMAHA, Neb. – The new RiverFront Park in downtown Omaha opened to the public on Aug 23. The $325 million transformational development features scenic walking paths, playground …

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Business / Economy / News

UAW strike expands with 7,000 additional workers

October 4, 2023October 15, 2023

By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – The United Auto Workers have added 7,000 union members to their strike in an effort to put more pressure on Ford, General Motors, and …

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