A therapy that restores brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder may offer a strategy for treating conditions like autism, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.

As college administrators face growing unrest on campuses, a growing number are grappling with whether to bring in law enforcement to quell the demonstrations.

Many authors are concerned about the use of their copyrighted material in generative AI models. At the same time, some are actively experimenting with the technology.

As protests against the U.S. policy in Gaza unfold on college campuses across the country, the State Department is facing its own protests too.

More states than ever are gearing up to vote on abortion rights this fall, including Republican-led Missouri. There, voters could show the issue isn't a down-ballot Democratic dream everywhere.

Federal judges have enormous power over their courtrooms and their chambers, which can leave employees vulnerable to abuse, with few ways to report their concerns anonymously.

Ken Wilcox's life felt hopeless, like there was nowhere left to turn. Then a simple act from a stranger on the street changed his perspective and his life.

Agreeing to an out-of-network doctor's financial policy, which protects their ability to get paid and may be littered with confusing jargon, can create a binding contract that leaves a patient owing.

Students began occupying Hamilton Hall early Tuesday morning. The university's public safety department urged people to avoid coming to the Morningside campus Tuesday if they could.

Mexico is taking Ecuador to the top U.N. court Tuesday, accusing the nation of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy in Quito.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades.

French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday.

Jessica Sheuerman and Keiria Marsha discuss the Omaha Mobile Stage and this weekend's Pull Up and Vibe Open Mic Festival.

Qasim Shabazz Asad is a co-founder and co-chair of the Black Agenda Alliance, a Pan-African group working to improve social, economic and cultural conditions in Omaha’s Black community

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This Weekend, tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska. At least four people have died in Oklahoma and the destruction was enormous.

In this conversation, Nebraska sports legend Maurtice Ivy is in conversation with Michael Griffin about how the landscape has and hasn’t changed for Black women in sports, her aspirations for the next generation of athletes, and Ivy League Youth Sports Academy.

The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., ruled in favor of transgender patients on Monday. The case was brought by Medicaid recipients in West Virginia and state employees in North Carolina.

Matthew Wurstner is back on the show to discuss the concept of precedent with Tom Knoblauch.

And the numbers in 2024 aren't looking any better. Why is this highly infectious disease on the rise? And how can it be tamed?

Michael Griffin is now the executive producer of Riverside Chats, which was created by Tom Knoblauch.

Under a related deal, users who return devices by Aug. 9 can get an extra $100. As part of the recall, the company is offering repairs, replacements or refunds of the machines' cost.

Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'

The Omaha Blues Society Events for May, 2024

Daily interviews with people involved in local charities, arts organizations, government, medical groups, educational institutions, and more. Airs weekdays at 7:44 a.m. and 3:44 p.m. hosted by Mike Hogan.

Riverside Chats is a series of conversations exploring Midwest culture, from art to politics and everything in between. Each Monday at noon, hear an in-depth conversation hosted by Tom Knoblauch, Maria Corpuz, or Michael Griffin with the people making our culture interesting, important, and vibrant. From politicians and businesspeople to filmmakers and artists, Riverside Chats is dedicated to highlighting the fascinating figures right here in the Heartland. Listen on KIOS 91.5 Omaha or on your favorite podcast app.For bookings, contact Courtney Bierman at courtney.bierman@ops.org.

Off the Shelf is a weekly update on the news and events taking place at the Omaha Public Library. Locally produced at KIOS by David Koesters, it can be heard Mondays at 8:44am during Morning Edition, and again at 4:44pm on All Things Considered.

Lives, hosted by Omaha-based Squishtalks founder Stuart Chittenden is a conversation-based show focused on how to live well physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually across fields and disciplines. Lives tackles the big and noble questions of the human experience in a way that’s both practical and profound. Lives airs on Sunday mornings at 9.

The Omaha Sound - Saturday nights at 9pm on 91-5 KIOS Omaha Public Radio.Host Ariann Anderson brings you two hours of the best in Americana, indie rock, folk, alt country, and more. She also engages in conversations with the people who contribute to the Omaha music community.

The Atomic Hour is America's Museum of Midcentury Music.Featuring weekly wanderings throughout the groovy gamut of pop and rock from the 1950s and 1960s, not to mention Midcentury Leftovers from the 1970s, Rock 'N Roll Revivalists of the 1980s-1990s and Brand New Oldies from the 21st Century. Presented by the mysterious Mister 1960, the Midcentury Millennial, and produced at the studios of 91.5 KIOS FM Omaha.

Modern ambient and experimental music.Also, listen and subscribe to our podcast Ambiologist. Listen every Sunday at 10pm.Ready to become an Ambiologist?Receive our weekly playlist & exclusive content. SUBSCRIBE HERE

KIOS Profiles’ goal is to highlight and learn more about the interesting places, history, and people that make this area what it is. Produced locally at KIOS by David Koesters, it airs weekly on Wednesdays during Morning Edition at 8:44am, and again in the afternoon at 4:44pm during All Things Considered.

Faturday Omaha takes you to the delicious places to eat all around Omaha and elsewhere. Hosts Dave Zorko, Sam Rocha, and TJ dig into a smorgasbord of conversations with the people in the restaurant industry who make tasty creations happen, all with friendship and a sense of humor.Dave "The Optimist and Extrovert" Zorko is an Omaha native who's enjoyed food from Omaha and beyond for a long time. He's always on the lookout for new places to try...and to feature on Faturday Omaha! Dave's been known to mention his dislike of mayo and sour cream (although good aiolis and quality mayos may be granted a pass).Sam "Burger Specialist and Realist" Rocha is the Destroyer of Burgers...at least any in his path. Sam and Dave have been, in his words, "putting the hurt on food together for a long time, way back to 'Burrito Day.'" He's been known to tell it like it is, and is thankful that his voice sounds different than Dave's or TJ's.TJ "Dissertation Scientist" is the best cook in the crew, has the largest vocabulary, and possesses the quantity of research to match. He may sound a lot like Dave, but he isn't. TJ likes to break things down, and while his palate lines up with Dave's quite often, TJ likes his dishes with some spice.So join the Faturday Omaha crew every Saturday at 2 p.m. and tune in if you're hungry!

Filmmaker & KIOS producer, Joshua LaBure, discusses cinema with a rotating cast of filmmakers, cinephiles and critics. Every Friday! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Join us next week, on April 25th at 7 pm at Millwork Commons, where KIOS and Joshua LaBure’s KIOS at the Movies proudly present a free screening of the documentary “Bunker.”Today on KIOS at the Movies, to celebrate the screening, we’re rebroadcasting a conversation with the film’s director, Jenny Perlin.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure discusses the new canadian documentary “Yintah”, with the filmmakers and participants of the film. The documentary just premiered at the 2024 True / False Film Fest.

2024 Benson Film Fest with Michael Hennings

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure discusses "There Was, There Was Not" with director Emily Mkrtichian.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure, highlights the new Netflix short films by Wes Anderson based on the works of Roald Dahl, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and The Swan, as well as a new sci-fi thriller from HULU, No One Will Save You.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure, discusses boutique home video labels, the state of physical media in the age of streaming and the films “Little Darlings” and “Red Rock West” with, Justin LaLiberty of Cinématographe.

Today on KIOS at the Movies, Joshua LaBure highlights the new documentary "Demon Mineral," which just premiered at Slamdance, and the new film by legendary filmmaker Wim Wenders, "Perfect Days."

Today on KIOS at the Movies, guest host Tom Knoblauch, of “Riverside Chats” and “The Entertainment,” sits down with Joshua LaBure to discuss his latest film, “The Instrument in Six Movements,” set to premiere at Benson Theatre on February 23rd.

Red Rock West & Little Darlings from Cinématographe.

Daily interviews with people involved in local charities, arts organizations, government, medical groups, educational institutions, and more. Airs weekdays at 7:44 a.m. and 3:44 p.m. hosted by Mike Hogan.

Interview with American Midwest Ballet's Erika Overturff

Interview with SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen

Interview with the Director of the City of Omaha's Human Rights & Relations Department Cailin Daly-Dejillas

Interview with Omaha Community Playhouse Guest Director Tomica Jenkins

The Full-Length Interview with Comedian Tom Papa

Interview with Radio Talking Book Service Executive Director Bekah Jerde

Interview with Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Fund Development Coordinator Jaimee Trobough

Interview with the Director of Marketing at Film Streams Marie Schuett

Interview with Bellevue Little Theater Director Joey Hartshorn

Interview with Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Director of Programs Rosey Higgs

Interview with Vesper Concerts Executive Director Kristi Treu