Joe Harris

It was half-a-million dollars spent on a fresh coat of paint and new gutters for the pavilion.

Lawyers, city officials and law enforcement cut the ribbon on the new Douglas County Justice Center.

Norman Ralph, Sr. said before going to Generation Diamond near 25th and M streets, he had been on and off the streets, with stints in juvenile justice and prison.

Now that the warm weather is here, the Nebraska Humane Society gave a good reminder on why you should think about your pets when you’re out and about with them.

A live band, the Boy Scouts raising the flag, and Civil War reenactors doing a three-volley rifle salute.

South Omaha activist Ben Salazar says Generation Diamond is one of several nonprofit organizations in that area of town that serves the homeless, refugees and migrants.

Upstarts, other local businesses, and those looking to start careers can network and make connections Wednesday at the Millwork Commons.