Alaina Tomesh
News Intern
Lincoln, Nebraska
Alaina Tomesh grew up in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and is serving as a News Intern for the Fall 2023 semester while attending college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
After graduating high school in 2021, she moved to Lincoln and became a broadcasting student at UNL. Currently a junior, she's involved heavily at the college of journalism and the student-run news show, Nebraska Nightly.
Outside of Nebraska, Alaina was an intern at WCCO CBS News Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN during the summer of 2023.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing piano, and shopping!
Alaina is excited to work with everyone at 10/11 and improve her skills as a reporter.
A traveling memorial for Nebraska’s fallen soldiers has made its way to Lincoln. It’s a meaningful tribute to those who lost their lives for our freedom.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln and Lancaster County is expanding its resources with the help of a grant.
You’re never too young to start a business, and Acton Academy is determined to support the newest generation of entrepreneurs through their annual children’s business fair.
Summer might be right around the corner, but Lincoln is likely to see its last freeze of the season this weekend.
Almost all of Nebraska saw storms late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, including the Capital City, but how does the rain contribute to the dryness we always experience this time of year?
Braving the shears for over two decades, students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln showcased their solidarity this past weekend as they shed their locks in support of childhood cancer research.
With technology advancing every single day, a UNL study is using cutting-edge computers to make it easier for kids with speech disabilities to communicate.
Lincoln is welcoming a unique store this weekend, an outdoor gear shop specifically for dogs.
This weekend is full of Easter egg hunts around Lincoln, and Bickford Senior Living decided to get in on the fun.
It’s never too early to start encouraging your child to read books, and a country music icon is making sure kids have an influx of books from a young age.
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and a local expo in Lincoln is creating that village for growing families.
Spring is officially here and with nicer weather also comes potholes. During the early spring months, teams are repairing potholes in the Capital City more than ever.
A study at UNL is partnering up with Husker Athletes to learn more about a common injury in sports: concussions.
Five outstanding Lincoln Public Schools teachers were honored for their dedication to education for Nebraska Teacher Recognition Day.
With Easter only a few weeks away, Gateway Mall is inviting families to visit a spring mascot: the Easter Bunny.
It’s high school state basketball season, and businesses and hotels throughout the Haymarket are gearing up for a busy two weekends of hosting people from around the state.
Spring is on the horizon and a local group is working towards preserving the greenery of Woods Park in Lincoln.
February is Black History Month, and a local business owner is celebrating by encouraging community members to shop small.
A newlywed couple welcomed their daughter four months early with one word on their minds: miracle.
Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, and while it’s a holiday that emphasizes love and relationships, it can also bring out feelings of loneliness.
A newly opened alteration shop is catering towards the Afghan community in the Capital City.
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Tuesday $6,750,112 in awards through the second funding cycle of the Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) for 2022.
Lincoln Parks and Rec is asking for residents’ input on a new skate park in town.
A local liquor store supported Lincoln NICU families through craft beer on Wednesday.
With the Christmas season in full swing, Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center hosted ‘Miracle on 70th St.’ Saturday morning to help local families get into the holiday spirit.
According to LPD, 35 percent of these thefts occur in apartment buildings and 20 percent happen on Thursdays.
Lincoln Animal Control officials are reminding residents that making sure pets have the rabies vaccine is the best form of protection against domestic stray animals or wildlife who have the disease.
If you’re looking to tap into your creative side this holiday season, Lincoln Hot Glass is hosting a series of classes this month where people can check off a bucket list item: glass blowing.
Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that celebrates those who have died by creating ofrendas, a dedicated space to remember those people.
A 17-year-old from Lincoln has also figured out how to combine fall fun with giving back to his community.
A local women’s shelter is making some exciting changes to their historic building.
Multiple small businesses in Lincoln will contribute 2 percent of their sales from October 21-27 to support Voices of Hope.
A community refrigerator group with the goal of reducing food insecurity had one of their locations vandalized earlier this week.
Dog lovers had the chance to learn more about their furry friends from researchers at the event.
Saturday is the Worldwide Day of Play, a day dedicated to getting parents and children to turn off the TV and get active.
They also talked about the importance of agriculture in Nebraska.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security met on Thursday to discuss the importance of cybersecurity in K-12 schools.
Lincoln's original maker fair, Make Lincoln, celebrated its tenth anniversary today, with a day full of fun and creativity.
