The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
Bayleigh Koch PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico -Violence flared across parts of western Mexico earlier this week after authorities said they killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, known as “El …
Cartel leader’s death sparks unrest, travel disruptions in Puerto Vallarta Read More
Kaydon Webber Over the years, Omaha has developed into a thriving hub for board game enthusiasts. With growing interest in tabletop gaming, a group of local creators has assembled an …
Spielmasons Turn Omaha Into a Growing Hub for Board Game Innovation Read More
Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. — High school wrestlers across Nebraska gathered in Omaha last weekend for the individual state championships, but for two programs, success on the mat has become …
Skutt, Prep Lead the Way at State Championships Read More
Brandon Kay Nebraska has seen growth in local publishing for both books and poetry, which can be attributed to both the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Master of Fine Arts …
Local Publishing Grows in Nebraska Amid Strong Community Support Read MoreBy Quise Varoz With just days remaining before the March 6 deadline, Nebraska high school seniors are rushing to complete applications for one of the state’s largest full-ride scholarships. But scholarship advisors say one …
Nebraska Seniors Race to Meet March 6 Full-Ride Scholarship Deadline Read More
Ella Meis OMAHA, Neb. – When Omahans think of the Tangier Shriners, many picture a circus, tiny cars, and iconic red fezzes. But today, the local fraternal organization is working …
Tangier Shriners Spotlight Medical Mission Beyond Fezzes and Parades Read More
Elise Gaines In Nebraska, Black mental health professionals remain underrepresented. Many black men in Omaha seek black therapists who look like them not for preference but out of trust. Some therapists say that visibility …
Black Male Therapists in Omaha Work to Redefine the Stigma Read More
Pablo Perez As warmer weather approaches, some Omaha gyms are taking workouts outside — and fitness experts say the shift may offer more than just a change of scenery. Iron …
Omaha Gyms Take Workouts Outdoors as Summer Approaches Read More
Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska’s minimum wage reached $15 an hour this year under a voter-approved plan that gradually increased pay from $9 in 2020. Now, a new state …
Omaha business owner reflects on minimum wage increases as Nebraska shifts future growth rate Read More
By Bella McAtee OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska has added 20 major data centers in the past 20 years, according to DataCenters.com, due to it being the only 100% public powered state. …
Nebraska Lawmakers Push for Data Center Regulation Amid Energy Concerns Read More