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Día De Los Muertos; A Religious and Secular Holiday 

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — Americans are gearing up for Halloween on Thursday. But for Omaha’s Mexican-American community, another celebration is approaching on Friday and Saturday: Dia De Los …

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The Slowdown’s Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Community that Comes with It 

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

By Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. – The beloved Rocky Horror picture show returned to Omaha this past weekend in two different locations: the original movie screening at the Orpheum with …

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Arts and Entertainment / News

Halloween Houses in Bellevue Nebraska  

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

By Riley McCall BELLEVUE, Neb.- As Halloween approaches, Bellevue, Nebraska is home to some of the most impressive and spooky displays in the state.   The first house, located near South …

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Economy / News

Halloween’s Impact on Eating Disorders

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

By Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb — With Halloween approaching, many people look forward to indulging in candy and treats. However, for those battling eating disorders, this holiday can bring about …

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Arts and Entertainment / News

The New Rapid Pace of Fashion Trend Cycles

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

By Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. – Fashion trend cycles used to be connected to the changing of seasons, but they now have their own timeline. Trend cycles have sped up …

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Election 2024 / News / Politics

Douglas County Election Commission In the Home Stretch of a Long Journey 

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — Election day is less than three weeks away, and the Douglas County Election Commission has been preparing Omaha for months. They’ve been hiring poll …

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Creative Promotions / News

Bricks and Minifigs: Omaha’s LEGO Resale Store

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

By Grace Huffstetler OMAHA, Neb– Located on 132nd Street and West Center Road, Bricks and Minifigs is a LEGO resale store is a great place for any LEGO lover. They …

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News

Four Years Post-Pandemic, Teachers Adapt to a New Normal

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

By: Sapphire Bennett OMAHA, Neb. –  Grade school teachers are still adjusting to the last impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The pandemic caused many changes to the education system …

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Arts and Entertainment / News

Book Arts Connects Creativity with Tactility in a Digital Age

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

By: Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb — As technology continues to dominate our daily lives, Omaha artists are turning back the clock to centuries old techniques, using their hands to create …

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Business / News

Local Pizza West Under New Ownership

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

By: Maggie Johnston OMAHA, Neb- Locally owned restaurant, Pizza West, is under new ownership. Previous owners Jeff Evans and Jim DeRouchey sold their restaurant to Holly Purcell. This changeover occurred …

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