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Presto, the shelter puppy, served his time and is rewarded with a forever home

*Update to Presto’s story of April, 5 2012.Presto is the little Chihuahua mix pup who was found abandoned at around three months of age. The...

May 25, 1912: Willa Cather explains her first novel in an interview

The year 1912 was pivotal for the writer Willa Cather, who had lived in Nebraska from age 9 to 22 and was working as an editor in New York City....

Arden, the shelter cat, gets an extreme makeover

Arden is an amiable purring machine who was left on the streets with nothing but her wits and the matted coat on her back. We know she had been...

A rock: The best choice for a robbery weapon ever

When it comes to entertainingly stupid criminals, Omaha, NE has its fair share. Robert Delamonte crafted a masterful plan, use a rock to attempt to...

Boys Town Memorial Day Run 2011

Just like last year, I was able to take in the fun and excitement of the Boys Town Memorial Day Run/Walk. This event is held every Memorial Day in...

Dog bite prevention starts with you

May 20-26 is Dog Bite Prevention week. When we hear about a bite involving a dog (usually a dog biting a child), we immediately envision the burly,...

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo - Penguins and pancakes event coming up!

Just because it's getting cold outside, doesn't mean the fun stops that the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo! In fact, the zoo is getting ready for...

Spam at the center of world record sandwich attempt

Look out Subway, John C. Fremont Days is attempting to be the new sandwich artist with a Guinness World Records attempt. Fremont Days hopes to bake...