Ryan Pitkin is a writer and editor based in Charlotte, where he runs an alternative weekly newspaper called Queen City Nerve. He is also editor of NoDa News, a community newsletter in the neighborhood where he has lived for 15 years.
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The largest landowner in Nebraska died this year. Who gets all that land now?
Ted Turner was one of the country’s most active conservationists, but will his properties remain protected?
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What to know about Nebraska’s new Teacher of the Year
Papillion band teacher Zac Konrad is the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, honored for building classrooms where every student belongs.
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How Omaha’s streetcar, coming in 2028, got its name
The Omaha streetcar now has a name, Oscar, chosen with input from more than 1,300 residents ahead of its 2028 launch.
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Omaha named host city for 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup
Omaha will host pool play and round-of-16 matches at CHI Health Center when the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup comes to North America.
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Nebraska Navigator AI chatbot launches on Nebraska.gov
The state’s new 24/7 chatbot helps visitors find Nebraska government information in more than 50 languages, with public testing underway through October.
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New signs improve safety and wayfinding on Omaha trails
One hundred signs at 50 Omaha trail overpasses will help runners, walkers, and cyclists identify their location when seeking help.
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Report: Nebraska in top 20 for jobs most vulnerable to AI-driven change
An estimated 31,360 Nebraskans work in occupations said to be most vulnerable to AI disruption.
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CHI Health Good Samaritan launches remote heart failure monitoring in Kearney
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney launched remote heart failure monitoring, using an implanted sensor to send pulmonary artery readings to care teams.
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How to provide your input on Omaha’s Lake James Park renovation
City of Omaha Parks & Recreation plans to fully replace the aging playground at Lake James Park and wants your input on that project and other upgrades.
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Eppley Airfield to allow some visitors past security without a ticket in new program
Gateside by TSA PreCheck pilot indicates slight loosening of post-9/11 security measures as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks.





















