Omaha’s new Central Library will open April 19, 2026, at 72nd and Dodge.
Omaha’s Brand New Central Library Opens April 2026
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Explore the people, places and ideas driving Omaha forward — one local story at a time.
Made in Omaha Makes Shopping Local Easy
Made in Omaha is the ultimate shop to find goods, food, and accessories from local makers. If you want to shop local in Omaha, this is your spot!
Farnam Street Reopens in Omaha’s Blackstone District
After months of detours and construction barriers, eastbound Farnam through Blackstone and 38th Street officially reopened.
Downtown Omaha Could Get a Riverfront Market
Omaha is exploring the idea of opening a year-round indoor market, a combination of farmers market and community gathering space.
New $20M Omaha Youth Center: Skate Park, Music Venue Meet Workforce Training
Construction is underway on The Bay, a $20 million Benson youth center where skateboarding, gaming and music meet workforce education, opening in 2027.
No Allergens, All the Flavor at Omaha Vegan Eatery
Eating out can be hard to diners who are vegan or have food allergies. Thanks to Veg.Edible, they now have an option that’s safe, 100% vegan, and doesn’t hold back on flavor.
Omaha Shop Proves Going Green Can Be Easy
An Omaha shop is helping customers establish healthy diets and habits, all while reducing their carbon footprint and aiding the environment.
How One Omaha Factory is Changing Lives for Blind Workers
With 50+ blind employees and adaptive technology, Outlook Nebraska is confronting the 70% unemployment rate facing the visually impaired.
Omaha Couple Turns Sensitivity into Innovative Pasta Sauce
An Omaha couple decided to turn their tomato sensitivities into a new pasta sauce. The result is now widely beloved.
Omaha Launches New On-Demand Ride System
Omaha’s new Metro Flex system conveniently connects ride share vehicles with existing bus routes.
Omaha’s Newest Bookstore Is So Much More Than Books
Though Omaha’s new bookstore sells coffee and books, that’s not what defines the business.
How a Vintage Boutique Owner Built a Sustainable Fashion Business in Omaha
Amanda, owner of Albany and Avers, discusses entrepreneurship, sustainability and Omaha style.
Omaha Bilingual Lawyer Offers Free Legal Clinic & Student Scholarships
Omaha’s Karen Pesek provides free legal clinics and DACA scholarships through Nebraska’s largest bilingual law firm.
Perinatal Mental Health in Omaha: Recognizing PMADs and Where to Find Help
One in five Omaha mothers experience postpartum depression or anxiety, but most suffer in silence before seeking help, local experts say.
Why People Choose Omaha
Once a hidden gem, Omaha is now officially the place to be, recently ranked as Forbes’ No. 1 city to move to!