Our best Omaha staff photos & videos of November 2023
See our best Omaha staff photos & videos from November 2023.
Brooke Holloway, Matthew McMullen Bill Holloway and Cindy Holloway cross the Red Cedar river on their way to Spartan Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, Mich. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Sumner-Eddyville-Miller's Katelynn Reiter (6) serves the ball in the O'Neill St. Mary's vs. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller NSAA Class D-1 volleyball state quarterfinal match at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Omaha Skutt raises their trophy following the Norris vs. Omaha Skutt Nebraska State Volleyball Class B Championship match at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Omaha Skutt won the title in three sets.
A member of the Michigan State marching band drums upside down during the second half of a college football game at Spartan in East Lansing, Mich. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (from left), Jeff Sims and Chubba Purdy have a moment before playing Michigan State on Nov. 4 in East Lansing, Mich.
Nebraska's Omar Brown (12) sits in a hall before playing Michigan State in a college football game at Spartan in East Lansing, Mich. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Nebraska and Michigan State fans react differently on a penalty call against Michigan State during the first half of a college football game at Spartan in East Lansing, Mich. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Performers practice their Cyr Wheel for the Cirque du Soleil's Corteo at CHI Health Center Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.
Brothers Finn, 10, and Jaxson Mlynarik, 14, of Winterset, Iowa, stand together with a lit up snowflake during the Holiday Lights Festival lighting ceremony at The RiverFront Park in Omaha on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
Sandhills/Thedford's Zeb Wilde (32) and Carson Cooksley (14) celebrate with fans Kaden Haake and Connor Cooksley following the Wynot vs. Sandhills/Thedford Nebraska Class D2 State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Sandhills/Thedford won the title 50-12.
Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) controls the ball in the Texas Southern vs. Creighton men's college basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Justin Holzepfel puts Christmas lights on his roof as his daughter, Madalyn, 5, watches on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Nebraska's Nick Henrich (3) pressures Wisconsin's Tanner Mordecai (8) during the second half of a college football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) huddles Wisconsin's Jason Maitre (23) during the second half of a college football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Nebraska's Chubba Purdy (12) throws under pressure from Wisconsin's Jake Chaney (36) during the first half of a college football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Nebraska's Chubba Purdy (12) scores on a 55-yard run on the first drive during the first half of a college football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
Nebraska's Harper Murray (27) goes up for the ball during the first set of a college volleyball match against Michigan at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Jaye'real Coppage 12, dibbles a basketball in the gym at the Salvation Army Omaha North Worship & Service Center located at 2424 Pratt St, on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Paint from the mural on the wall is peeling.
Atlas Swan, 3, helps his mother, Eryn Swan's plants on the porch of their Bemis Park home on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Kids play basketball in the gym at the Salvation Army's North Corps Community Center, 2424 Pratt St., on Nov. 9.
North Dakota State's Ryan Sletten (24) tries to stop a Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunk at CHI Health Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Police escort a truck carrying the Durham Museum Christmas heads north on I480 toward Woolworth Avenue on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.
A Union Pacific climbs out of a tree after securing it to a crane on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.
Creighton's Steven Ashworth (1) celebrates a three-point basket against North Dakota State at CHI Health Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
North Dakota State's Ryan Sletten (24) tries to stop a Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunk at CHI Health Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) walks off the filed following the college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Maryland won the game 13-10.
Nebraska's Blaise Gunnerson (97) stretches out to try an block a pass from Maryland's Taulia Tagovailoa (3) to Maryland's Roman Hemby (24) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Nebraska's Harper Murray (27) watches as Nebraska's Merritt Beason (13) misses the ball in the Northwestern vs. Nebraska college volleyball match at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Shania Twain performs at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Millard West's Brody Peterson (7) runs the ball against Grand Island's Trey Engberg (1) and Grand Island's Justyce Hostetler (35) during the first quarter of a high school football game at Buell Stadium in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Minden's Aubree Bules (11) serves the ball during the fourth set of the Nebraska state volleyball C-1 Championship against Kearney Catholic at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Overton's JoLee Ryan (7) and Overton's Ashlyn Florell (10) celebrate after sweeping Cambridge to win the Nebraska state volleyball D-2 Championship at Devaney Center in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
The sun sets behind Pinnacle Bank Arena before the Huskers' men's basketball team tips-off against Lindenwood in Lincoln on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) passes the ball against Florida A&M's Jordan Chatman (2) during the first half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
A look inside Memorial Stadium during the national anthem before the first quarter of a college football game in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Nebraska's Janiran Bonner (16) runs the ball past Maryland's Beau Brade (2) to score a touchdown during the third quarter of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog (13) pushes Maryland's Antwain Littleton II (7) out of bounds during the third quarter of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Creighton's Trey Alexander (23) goes up to dunk the ball against Iowa's Tony Perkins (11) during the second half of a men's college basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Bright Health agreed to a $1 million penalty with Nebraska after thousands of alleged errors in handling insurance claims, including denying many for newborn care and immunizations.
Between 60,000 and 70,000 hunters will be in the field for the firearm deer season, which opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 19.
A case of active tuberculosis has been confirmed at a child care center in the northwest Omaha area, and health officials say more than 500 children and staff members may have been exposed.
Deputy city attorney files lawsuit alleging sex discrimination in hiring process for Omaha's top job
A deputy attorney with the City of Omaha filed a lawsuit in federal court Wednesday alleging she was passed up for a promotion because of sex discrimination.Â
Cindy Axne, a former U.S. congresswoman, stopped in Omaha on a tour following President Joe Biden’s announcement of more than $5 billion dedicated toward rural development and infrastructure.
The rock star Bret Michaels is now the proud owner of the hero dog formerly named Bret Michaels.
The business, Premier Pools and Spas, is accused of violating multiple state and federal laws through deceptive business practices which leave paying customers with "dangerous, ugly, unfinished pits" in their backyards instead of pools.Â
Two controversial library books will remain on shelves in the Omaha Public Schools after district-level reviews found that they help "students feel seen, heard and valued."
The group Protect Our Rights made the text of its proposed constitutional amendment public Wednesday morning. The amendment would add abortion rights to the Nebraska Constitution.
The former elected sheriff of Dundy County was recalled by voters on Tuesday after he failed to obtain law enforcement certification.
Levi Blake, an 80-year-old Black man diagnosed with dementia, was last seen on Aug. 17. An Omaha police sergeant said Wednesday that Blake "could be anywhere in the city."
An Omaha man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after he ran onto the tarmac at Eppley Airfield and bit an airport security officer earlier this year.Â
Gov. Jim Pillen's executive order requiring state employees to return to the office for work has generated worries and talk about seeking other jobs.Â
On the chopping block are 24.5 faculty positions and nine academic degrees, Chancellor Doug Kristensen told a crowd of at least 200.
A photo of JFK shot in an Omaha backyard in 1959 became one of the most iconic of his life, featured on campaign buttons and funeral cards.Â
Cole Bures gave girlfriend Samantha Camenzind, an Omaha dental hygienist, first crack at a once-in-a-lifetime buck during firearm deer season and then surprised her by asking her to marry him.
A Papillion attorney, husband and father writes novel based on military experiences. “When I came home, I felt abandoned and alone. Writing was a comfort."
For the first time, Nebraska officials are specifically considering the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and other "vulnerable road users" in the state's annual road safety plan.Â
Significant adjustments may be made after preliminary results from the 2023 Nebraska November firearm deer season show the statewide harvest was down 18% from 2022.
While he didn’t walk away with the $4.56 million prize, a 23-year-old Bellevue man said competing in Netflix’s "Squid Games: The Challenge" was a life-changing experience.
Jawara, the 15-year-old patriarch of the giraffe herd at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning.
Nebraska's three House members explain their individual reasons for voting for or against the expulsion of now former Rep. George Santos from Congress.
A Nebraska lawmaker rules out forcing teachers to carry weapons, but wants to explore other options to boost school security.
Months after her March birth at Omaha's zoo, Hope the giraffe is up to 552 pounds. She’s close to 7 1/2 feet tall. She has a few rolls of fat at the base of her neck.
Researchers are studying psychedelic drugs to help with a number of conditions that have connections between the mind and body.
Nebraska's public schools increased property taxes by a total of $85.7 million this year despite a $324 million infusion of additional state support and new school revenue caps.
The Nebraska Humane Society has appointed a new interim leader in the wake of a World-Herald investigation revealing massive employee turnover and staffing issues within the nonprofit.
A lack of housing meant more than 5,770 people seeking to escape domestic violence or human trafficking over the last five years had to stay in danger, lawmakers were told.
An Omaha woman was arrested after police said she stole a pickup truck, called 911 to say she was going to shoot up houses and run over pedestrians, attempted to run into a police vehicle, and then later was caught trespassing at Benson High School.
The launch of state-sanctioned casino gambling in Nebraska appears to be taking a bite out of revenue at two big Council Bluffs casinos, according to the state of Iowa.
By crossing the river, Nebraskans can escape the geofencing that prevents them from placing a bet via mobile sports-wagering apps in their state.
Nebraska animal health officials are urging veterinarians and pet owners to watch for signs of an unusual respiratory illness that has sickened dogs in several states.
Construction is under way on the Baby Bob pedestrian bridge, an extension of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, which crosses the Missouri River to connect downtown Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Chancellor Rodney Bennett asked UNL leaders to find savings across nine broad categories in a memo to the Academic Planning Committee on Wednesday.
Nebraska's newest state agency is looking to reduce broadband service gaps affecting roughly 50,000 unserved households in 2024.
Willa Cather's childhood home in Red Cloud will reopen after a 16-month restoration project. Thursday marks the author's 150th birthday.
With growing levels of visitation, members of Nebraska's tourism industry are advocating for lawmakers to lift existing spending limits.Â
Gov. Pillen was joined by other adoptive families, including Craig and Miranda Coleman, the adoptive parents of Husker wide receiver Malachi Coleman.
Lung cancer remains the deadliest form of cancer both in Nebraska and nationally, although survival rates are improving. But Nebraska falls below the national average in screening high-risk people.
A developer's grand vision to create an entertainment and shopping district with regional drawing power along Interstate 80 between Lincoln and Omaha is apparently moving ahead.
Bright Health agreed to a $1 million penalty with Nebraska after thousands of alleged errors in handling insurance claims, including denying many for newborn care and immunizations.
A drive to upend Nebraska's entire tax system has taken a key step toward putting the issue before voters.Â
Jawara, the 15-year-old patriarch of the giraffe herd at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, died unexpectedly.
Willa Cather's childhood home in Red Cloud will reopen after a 16-month restoration project. Thursday marks the author's 150th birthday.
Nebraska's public schools increased property taxes by a total of $85.7 million this year despite a $324 million infusion of additional state support and new school revenue caps.
A lack of housing meant more than 5,770 people seeking to escape domestic violence or human trafficking over the last five years had to stay in danger, lawmakers were told.
