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April 20: OPS Board Reviews curriculum, teacher support and legislative issues
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April 20: OPS Board Reviews curriculum, teacher support and legislative issues

The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education board recognized two students involved in Nebraska Educators Rising program...

Flatwaterfreepress 2d ago
Cinco de Mayo festival returning to Omaha for 106th year
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Cinco de Mayo festival returning to Omaha for 106th year

The annual Cinco de Mayo festival is returning to the heart of South Omaha for its 106th year.  Casa de la Cul...

Thereader 2d ago
New film ‘Omaha’ was inspired by a disastrous Nebraska law. It’s winning praise from critics.
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New film ‘Omaha’ was inspired by a disastrous Nebraska law. It’s winning praise from critics.

Spoiler alert: This story reveals the surprising plot twist of the new movie “Omaha” in the opening paragraphs.  An...

Flatwaterfreepress 3d ago
Democratic infighting escalates in NE-02 race with dueling negative ads
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Democratic infighting escalates in NE-02 race with dueling negative ads

Democratic congressional candidate John Cavanaugh will begin running negative TV and digital ads against opponent Denise...

Thereader 5d ago
Rose Theater celebrates 100th birthday of historic building with new season of family favorites
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Rose Theater celebrates 100th birthday of historic building with new season of family favorites

The Rose Theater has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 season, featuring a variety of beloved stories, Broadway hits...

Thereader Apr 24
It’s nonsensical double feature time!
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It’s nonsensical double feature time!

Do you know that you’re allowed to Barbenheimer anytime you want? That’s not a euphemism. Also, I haven’t checked the la...

Thereader Apr 24
‘Not an easy place to be a tree’: The hunt for Nebraska’s biggest trees
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‘Not an easy place to be a tree’: The hunt for Nebraska’s biggest trees

Every year, self-described tree nerds try to find the biggest trees in Nebraska. The top contenders end up on the state’...

Flatwaterfreepress Apr 24
‘Almost like a dinosaur’: Big Snap, world’s largest common snapping turtle, awed countless Nebraskans
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‘Almost like a dinosaur’: Big Snap, world’s largest common snapping turtle, awed countless Nebraskans

The turtle who became a fixture at the Schramm Education Center grew far older and far larger than any known member of h...

Flatwaterfreepress Apr 24
Amid federal election overhaul efforts, Nebraska officials say ‘nothing has changed’ for May primary
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Amid federal election overhaul efforts, Nebraska officials say ‘nothing has changed’ for May primary

Hayden Hrabik keeps going online to check his voter registration access. The 26-year-old Air Force veteran first registe...

Flatwaterfreepress Apr 23
The SBH Review: Omaha’s Crafted Ramen Misolado transports diners on joyful journey to Japan
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The SBH Review: Omaha’s Crafted Ramen Misolado transports diners on joyful journey to Japan

"We wanted to find a place where we could be needed by the community and become something meaningful there,” Kenichi Ota...

Flatwaterfreepress Apr 23

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