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The Omaha Advantage: Philanthropy & Self-Investment Fuel Omaha’s Exceptionalism
“People are shocked at a town our size, how much we have going for us.”. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert frequently hears surprised remarks regarding the city’s achievements from locals and visitors alike. The consensus is clear—Omaha’s generosity is impossible to overlook. Those familiar with the city’s cultural...
Spouses Supporting Spouses: The Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club
Spouses Katie Williams and Jamie Schneider became friends through the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club. Williams was the first person Schneider got to know. “I met Katie at the first meeting, and then the next day I ran into her at Walmart, and she asked if I was coming back,” said Schneider, vice president of the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club. The two became fast friends, and their friendship has grown over the years.
Generous Hearts, Creative Minds: Six Omaha Women Who Gifted Us Cultural Treasures
We’re fortunate to enjoy a culturally rich community here in Omaha, deeply influenced by the generosity of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the arts. Six particularly remarkable Omaha women not only advocated for creative expression, but also established enduring legacies of their own. Their efforts ensure that our city remains a space for creativity and a flourishing community. From accessible galleries to historic theaters, the following institutions owe their existence to the vision and philanthropy of these six women.
Now Serving Omaha: Stokin' Goat
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Restaurant Week is fast approaching (Sept. 13-22), and Stokin Goat (15805 W Maple Road Suite 101) is ready to share its dynamic flavors, diverse menu and casual environment with hungry customers. "It's a great time every year. We get a really good turnout," said director...
2 vehicles totaled, including Omaha police cruiser, in Friday morning crash
OMAHA, Neb. — Two vehicles were totaled, including an Omaha police cruiser, in a crash Friday morning. The incident happened in the area of 60th and Pinkney streets. Police said an officer was headed southbound and had the right of way when a vehicle turned in front of him.
“Zoo Grown”: Henry Doorly Zoo Volunteer Sophia Ochoa
“Conveying the zoo message” is what volunteer Sophia Ochoa does every day, according to Troy Solberg, the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Youth Volunteer Coordinator. The message is the zoo’s mission, which is “to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for the conservation of animals and their habitats.”
On a Pin High: First Tee’s Taylor Sidzyik
Growing up in Omaha, Taylor Sidzyik often thinks back on his own sports priorities when teaching kids as young as 5 about the game of golf as the First Tee of Omaha program director. “My dad was a wrestler and a baseball player, so I grew up playing select baseball,”...
First interest cut in four years expected next month
OMAHA, NE (KELO.com) — The jobless numbers have the full attention of the Federal Reserve Board, and they’re ready to take action. The Fed has increased interest rates for the past couple of years, trying to slow inflation caused by excess government spending. Because of the higher unemployment numbers, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell now says we can expect to see rate reductions. That’s a move Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss has been expecting.
Two Teams, One Goal: Kicks for a Cure
Steve and Amy Lindsay suffered a devastating blow in 2020 when their longtime friend and Kicks for a Cure co-founder, former US Senator Dave Karnes, died from the very disease they are fighting to eradicate: cancer. But, as the Lindsays said in a statement at the time, Karnes would have wanted them to continue raising funds and awareness for local cancer research through their annual soccer tournaments.
The Creche Society: Omaha’s Oldest Nonprofit
The Omaha Creche Society formed as the Omaha Charity Association in 1887 to provide childcare for working mothers. According to an article from the Douglas County Historical Society, “Several prominent women in the city had come to the conclusion that the community was in need of a day nursery for children, as there were many working mothers who had no options for affordable and trustworthy childcare.”
Royals prospect, St. Joseph's own Noah Cameron thriving in Omaha
St. Joseph’s Noah Cameron has had quite the journey since being drafted by the Royals in 2021. An alum of Central High School, Cameron jumped from High A Quad Cities to Double A Northwest Arkansas last year. Cameron finished last year 3-10 with a 6.10 ERA, striking out 74...
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