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This old-fashioned candy store in Nebraska brings out everyone’s inner kid
If you have ever wished you could step into a candy daydream, Baker’s Candies in Greenwood is your portal. The moment you walk through the doors, neon colors, retro labels, and the sweet aroma of chocolate flip your inner kid switch. With free Kool Aid sips, friendly staff, and...
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The Rose Man of Omaha, A Filmmaker’s Journey
David Weiss did not plan to become a filmmaker. For years, he was known as a landscape painter, with his work shown in galleries across the country. Art was his full time life, until the financial crisis of 2008 changed everything. When the economy collapsed, galleries began to close. One...
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Straight Outta Omaha: Marcey Yates Proves The Midwest Has Something To Say
Marcey Yates proved the Midwest had something to say, returning with 4:14, a reflective new single inspired by his daughter and Culxr House vision. André 3000 famously shouted “the South has something to say” at the 1995 Source Awards, a moment that will live on in the Hip-Hop zeitgeist.
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This Omaha Steakhouse Turns Classic Cuts Into Local Legends
Looking for the steakhouse Warren Buffett made famous, where Omaha’s heritage still sizzles on every plate? Gorat’s has been a local fixture since 1944, turning classic cuts into stories you will tell your friends about. From the T-bone and whiskey ribeye to hash browns and baked potato soup,...
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Magpie’s Song musical by Lincoln native debuts at Lincoln Community Playhouse
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An original musical written and composed by Lincoln native Zeph Siebler is coming to the Lincoln Community Playhouse. Magpie’s Song is an operatic pop musical centered around three folk tales from Chinese mythology. The musical explores the primal need humans have to explain the world through storytelling.
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This No-Frills Restaurant In Nebraska Has Chicken Fried Steak Known Throughout The State
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come wrapped in the most unassuming packages, and Round the Bend Steakhouse in Ashland, Nebraska is living proof of that delicious paradox. Nestled along a country road where the pavement seems to disappear into the horizon, this unpretentious eatery has been turning heads and...
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The SBH Review: Popular Masa Luna brings creative Mexican, and matching cocktails, to Little Bohemia
The first time Carlos Cuevas made tamales, the dish was a birthday gift for his girlfriend Gillian, a vegan who craved a meal nowhere to be found in Nebraska. The second time it was for their 200 wedding guests. The third time was the launch of their made-to-order tamale delivery...
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Best Places to Sip Mocktails Around Omaha
It’s the new year, and Dry January is in full swing. With mocktails becoming more popular than ever, we rounded up some of the best spots around Omaha serving creative and delicious, alcohol-free drinks! Whether you’re participating in Dry January, living a sober lifestyle, or just looking for a great drink without the alcohol, this list has you covered!
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Things to do: Activities and events in the Omaha metro, Jan. 16-19
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here’s a list of activities and events coming up in the Omaha metro over MLK Day weekend. On Monday, The Durham Museum is offering free admission from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visitors can partake in a scavenger hunt highlighting connections between the museum exhibits and Dr. King. There will also be screenings of Dr. King’s speeches and book readings by local authors. Guests visiting on MLK Community Day can learn more about the Durham’s spring exhibition, The Negro Motorist Green Book, which will be on view starting Feb. 7.
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This Nebraska Burger Stand’s Double Cheeseburger Is The Order Locals Keep Repeating (And You’ll See Why Fast)
Bronco’s on South 120th Street keeps its culinary promise remarkably simple and refreshingly honest, and that steadfast dedication to the basics is exactly why loyal locals continue to line up day after day. The signature double cheeseburger arrives at your table piping hot, entirely unfussy, and perfectly balanced, featuring...
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Lincoln’s Hub Café credits ‘farm-to-table’ community connection as it celebrates 10 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - From local art hanging on the walls to weekly farmers markets every summer, community partnership has been a central idea of the Hub Café since it’s creation 10 years ago. Owner and executive chef Jake Thiessen said the restaurant originally started out as a...
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The Best Ethiopian Food in the Midwest Might Be Hiding in Nebraska
Craving bold flavors that feel both comforting and adventurous? Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant in Lincoln might be the quiet Midwest star you have been searching for. With a 4.8 star reputation and a menu built around injera, slow simmered stews, and vibrant vegan platters, it turns dinner into a shared experience. Bring your curiosity and an appetite, because this spot rewards both.
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The Key Lime Pie At This No-Frills Restaurant Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Nebraska
In the heart of Omaha, where cornfields typically dominate the landscape and beef reigns supreme, there exists a culinary anomaly that has seafood lovers doing double-takes. Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar on Leavenworth Street is the maritime miracle Nebraska didn’t know it needed. The modest red brick building...
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Colleen Barstow, Theater Owner and Independent Cinema Advocate, Dies at 64
Colleen Barstow, a driving force behind the Omaha, Nebraska-based family-run movie chain ACX Cinemas and a champion of independent theaters nationwide, died Saturday after an 18-month battle with cancer, her family announced . She was 64. Guy Moon, 'The Fairly OddParents' and 'Danny Phantom' Composer, Dies at 63 Since 2022, Barstow served Cinema United (formerly the National Association of Theatre Owners) as treasurer of its executive board of directors and chair of its independent theater owners committee. “Colleen was a tireless advocate for independent theater owners,” Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary said in a statement. “I had the privilege of working with her closely, and she always brought energy, ideas and commitment to everything she did on behalf of our industry.” One of nine children, Colleen Rose Miszak was born in Detroit on Feb. 8, 1961. She founded Main Street Theatres alongside her husband, Bill Barstow, in 1988 after answering a newspaper ad for a small, single-screen theater in Nebraska. What began as a leap of faith — financed through borrowed credit cards and fueled by determination — grew into ACX Cinemas, a seven-location chain known for innovation, hospitality and community engagement. She left her job in banking to help
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An unassuming Nebraska restaurant known for exceptional prime rib
Tucked near the river in Waterloo, Nebraska, Farmer Brown’s Steak House proves that comfort, patience, and prime rib can still stop time. Locals swear by the old school charm and the kind of roasts that arrive blushing, dripping with jus, and big enough to share. If you crave a...
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Nebraska’s Most Beloved Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
A humble storefront hums with the kind of comfort that never goes out of style. Inside Hi-Way Diner, the scent of sizzling griddles and fresh coffee sets the tone for meals built on familiarity and care. In Lincoln, Hi-Way Diner feels like a pause button, where time slows and plates...
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Great Reuben Debate takes over Blackstone District
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Every year, Blackstone establishments try their hand at marking an Omaha classic. It’s created a great debate over who can create a superior Reuben sandwich. Rye bread, cheese, a mountain of sauerkraut and thousand island dressing. The Reuben sandwich has become an Omaha icon. But...