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Martin Luther King III continues visit in Omaha, reflecting on his father's March on Washington
OMAHA, Neb. — Martin Luther King III continued his visit to Omaha on Saturday. He was at the Great Plains Black History Museum. This came after he was the guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by local organizations including Black Votes Matter on Friday. 'On the brink of...
Husker volleyball's Andi Jackson leads the team during Red-White Scrimmage Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska volleyball just days away from their season opener against Kentucky on Tuesday, but first, the Huskers held their annual Red-White Scrimmage. The Huskers started the match by awarding the Big Ten Championship rings to last year's squad, and then it was showtime. It was, of...
Flag Lowering for Sacha Kopp
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Monday, Aug. 26, in memory of Sacha Kopp, former senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, who recently passed away. Read the full obituary. About Sacha. Sacha started his career at UNO on June 17, 2019, and left the...
Guitarist Adam Hawley to present workshop in Omaha
Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of the finest in jazz at the Master Workshop featuring 16-time Billboard #1 Artist and Producer, Adam Hawley. The workshop takes place at North Omaha Music and Arts, 2510 North 24th Street, on Friday, August 30th from 4-6pm. This is a...
Dundee Day celebrations took over the popular neighborhood, but what's the history behind it?
OMAHA, Neb. — Dundee Day was celebrated on Saturday, the celebration is one that has some history behind it. It began in the 1950s as a sidewalk sale and became an official day of events in 1992. Over the years the event has included a prettiest baby contest and...
Hundreds gathered to walk the plank at this year's Midwest Pirate Fest
OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of people came out to the Midwest Pirate Festival on Saturday. Different performers and vendors gathered at the Bellevue Berry Farm to celebrate all things pirates. The event has five different stages set up for different performances. There was a dog and a human costume...
Omaha Residents Warned of 110° Heat Index Monday as Heat Wave Continues
Omaha, NE – Extreme heat is set to persist in Omaha through the weekend, culminating in a 110° heat index on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to prepare for the dangerous conditions, urging caution. The excessive heat warning covers the Omaha region from Sunday afternoon...
Steel Goes Vertical at Med Center CORE Building
Steel beams are going vertical on the southwest corner of Farnam Street & Saddle Creek Road. That’s where constructino is taking place on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Campus Operations and Research Excellence building. When it’s complete, the 6-story building will have floors dedicated for both administrative and research purposes.
College Soccer (8/24): Graceland, IWCC men pick up wins
(KMAland) -- The Graceland and Iowa Western men picked up wins while the Graceland women and UMKC men earned draws in regional college soccer on Saturday. Check out the scoreboard and linked boxscores below. REGIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER SCOREBOARD. Graceland 1 Hastings 1 — 2 OT https://www.gujackets.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/boxscores/20240824_alf5.xml. REGIONAL MEN’S...
A Matter of Balance Beginning September 16
(Atlantic) Cass County Public Health will host a new A Matter of Balance session beginning Monday, September 16. This free class is designed to help decrease falls and help older adults manage their fears about falling. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program that helps older adults manage their...
Charlene (Speed) Lamberti Establishes Charitable Fund to Benefit Community of Orient
ORIENT, Iowa – A native daughter of Orient and graduate of the school district is giving back to her hometown with the formation of a charitable fund. Charlene (Speed) Lamberti along with her husband, Donald, have formally announced the $1-million gift on Saturday, August 24, as part of the community’s Pumpkin Days celebration.
'AWESOME!': Council Bluffs high schoolers welcomed with pep rally
A few days before the start of school, Assistant Principal Rob Lindquist got attention on social media for a video he made running around the school, talking to teachers and exclaiming "Awesome!"
Council Bluffs Community Schools District returns to classroom with new programs
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Council Bluffs Community Schools District was excited to welcome students back into the classroom today, marking the beginning of a new school year filled with promising opportunities to advance students' learning. Amanda Jens is the principal of Kirn Middle School. She said the program will...
Atlantic’s Potent Rushing Attack Leads to a 48-30 Win over Council Bluffs, Jefferson
(Atlantic) The Atlantic Trojans, led by Head Coach Joe Brummer, delivered their pre-season promise to focus on running the football with a 48-30 victory over Council Bluffs, Jefferson, in a Week Zero match-up. The Trojans amassed 375 yards of offense, including 318 rushing yards and 57 passing yards. Tyson O’Brien...
🏐 Blue Dragons finish Iowa trip with split
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Roughly one hour after suffering a tough sweep against No. 3 Northeastern Junior College, the Hutchinson Community College volleyball team responded to sweep a traditional NJCAA Volleyball power in the final match of the Reiver Classic on Saturday. The Blue Dragons hit better than .300...
Sac City’s Cattlemen’s Steakhouse Celebrating Manger Being Recognized As Iowa’s 40 “Women To Watch” In Hospitality Industry
The restaurant manager for the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse in Sac City has been named one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Iowa’s Hospitality industry. Chelsea Funk has been nominated for her exceptional customer service skills, displaying a passion for her customers, the Cattlemen’s Steakhouse team, and the business. Funk has worked in service for most of her life, working in her mother’s bakery before becoming a server at the popular Sac City restaurant. It was not uncommon for customers to request to sit at one of Funk’s serving tables. A promotion to shift manager came quickly to Funk. She started working on the bar portion of the restaurant, spending almost a year and a half developing one of the top state craft cocktail and bourbon menus alongside the 2024 Top Mixologist Ellie Rastetter. Funk was nominated by her team, being defined as the “very essence of hospitality.” All 40 award winners will be recognized during the Iowa Restaurant Association Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on November 18, part of the Iowa Hospitality Showcase.
Goshen falls to Saint Mary, #2 Northwestern
BELLEVUE, Neb. - On day two of the GoSarpy.com Classic, the GC women's volleyball team lost to Saint Mary (Kan.) 3-1 and to #2 Northwestern College (Iowa) 3-0. Goshen vs Saint Mary. Saint Mary had a hitting percentage of at least .200 for all four sets, whereas Goshen did so...
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