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The lineup has been announced for the annual Memorial Park Concert this June. thereader.com/2026/03/23/lin…

A team of students from Omaha's Metropolitan Community College won a national competition to send its science experiment to the International Space Station. thereader.com/2026/03/26/oma…

“The Great Race,” a retelling of the fable behind the Chinese zodiac signs, will open at The Rose Theater this April. Playwright Wai Yim talked about his inspiration to write the play, which is directed by a “Sesame Street” actor. thereader.com/2026/03/26/cau…

Omaha will need up to 30,000 more affordable-housing units in the next five years. A resolution passed by the City Council on Tuesday aims to improve the shortage. thereader.com/2026/03/25/oma…

Omaha hip-hop artist, producer and community leader Marcey Yates is back with a new album. He talked about the album, performing at festivals and his numerous projects. thereader.com/2026/03/20/oma…

High stakes and a crowded Democratic primary have made for a heated 2nd District House race. Here's what to know about the candidates: thereader.com/2026/03/25/her…

Around 150 Creighton University students are helping people file their taxes as part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. thereader.com/2026/03/20/cre…

Around 150 Creighton University students are helping people file their taxes as part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. thereader.com/2026/03/20/cre…

The lineup has been announced for the annual Memorial Park Concert this June. thereader.com/2026/03/23/lin…

The Creighton men’s basketball head coach is retiring after making 10 NCAA tournaments under his 16 years of leadership. thereader.com/2026/03/23/cre…

Officials broke ground on a new child care center Wednesday in east Omaha that will serve around 100 kids, aiming to help fill an estimated gap of more than 4,000 child care spots in the Omaha metro area. thereader.com/2026/03/19/wor…

Omaha Mayor John Ewing announced a discounted parking program to bring people downtown as more than 90% of business owners report plummeting sales related to streetcar construction. thereader.com/2026/03/18/oma…

A potential Democratic challenger in the race for Douglas County sheriff filed an appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court after he was removed from the ballot. thereader.com/2026/03/17/dem…

Omaha Mayor John Ewing highlighted a $5 million philanthropic investment in city parks during his first State of the City address. thereader.com/2026/03/20/oma…

The Omaha Police Department has announced the motorcade route for a Nebraska man killed during an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait earlier this month. thereader.com/2026/03/20/oma…

Omaha hip-hop artist, producer and community leader Marcey Yates is back with a new album. He talked about the album, performing at festivals and his numerous projects. thereader.com/2026/03/20/oma…

The first Latino art and history museum in the Midwest is experiencing significant growth thanks to multimillion-dollar state grants. thereader.com/2026/03/19/oma…

Nebraska Medicine is building a new four-story health center in Omaha that will open to patients next year. thereader.com/2026/03/10/neb…

“If you love somebody’s food, it’s hard to hate them.” Djamil Djibril Bah-Traore, who was born in West Africa, promotes inclusiveness through his Omaha catering company, House of Bah, and his nonprofit, Eat N Talk Africa. thereader.com/2026/03/02/com…

Officials broke ground on a new child care center Wednesday in east Omaha that will serve around 100 kids, aiming to help fill an estimated gap of more than 4,000 child care spots in the Omaha metro area. thereader.com/2026/03/19/wor…