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Omaha Police Sees Surge in Applications Amid Ongoing Officer Shortage 

October 9, 2025October 15, 2025

By Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb.- After years of struggling with officer shortages, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) is finally seeing new momentum in its recruiting efforts. Applications have nearly tripled …

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SNAP Cuts Prompt Local Action as Food Insecurity Rises in Omaha 

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are scheduled to take effect in 2026. Here in Omaha, this is raising concerns as …

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Rescue Dog Brings Healing to Omaha Therapy Practice

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb.- It’s no secret that animals can lift our spirits, but research shows they can also improve mental health. Here in Nebraska, where nearly one in …

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Decision to opt out of the House Settlement Impact on the School’s Athletics

October 9, 2025October 14, 2025

By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb.- Over the summer, UNO’s Chancellor JoAnne Li along with Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Adrian Dowell released a statement that said the university would opt …

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Working Adults Find Creative Escape in Mahoney State Park’s Melodramas 

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb.- Every summer and fall, the spotlight shines bright at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, not just on the stage, but on the local adults who …

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Douglas County Reaches Mental Health Milestone with New Facility Near 42nd Street 

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb.- Douglas County is taking a major step forward in improving access to mental health services. Construction is underway on a brand-new $20 million adult mental …

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Nebraska student filmmakers take on mental health in new competition 

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. – Nebraska students are getting the chance to take their stories from the page to the big screen in a statewide film competition focused on youth …

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From Pandemic Pastime to Pro: Esteban Celis Brings World-Class Pickleball to Omaha 

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.- Over the past five years, pickleball has exploded from a quirky backyard pastime into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Courts are popping up …

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Omaha Bakery Uses Too Good to Go App to Cut Down on Food Waste 

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb.- Every night, bakeries and restaurants across the country throw out food that they don’t sell. In Omaha, one local business is trying to change that.  …

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The Price of Free: Startup Telly Offers a Free 4K TV, but at What Cost to Your Privacy? 

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

By Henry Talacko OMAHA, Neb.-A new technology startup is making an offer that sounds too good to be true: a brand new, 55-inch 4K smart TV, complete with a built-in …

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