The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
By Denise Valdez-Alvarez The Omaha Star is expanding its legacy with the development of the Omaha Star Park and the Omaha Star Museum, projects designed to honor founder Mildred D. Brown and educate future …
Omaha Star continues legacy of uplifting Black voices through history, education and community outreach Read More
By Bayleigh Koch OMAHA, Neb. – While many farmers markets close during the colder months, the Omaha Winter Market continues to operate indoors, giving vendors and farmers a place to sell year-round. Held every …
Omaha Winter Market Operates Indoors Through Winter Read More
By Jacob Lesley OMAHA, Neb. — Phase three of Omaha Athletics’ campus master plan is officially underway, bringing a major upgrade to Maverick sports programs. Three months ago, the University …
Omaha Athletics Breaks Ground on New $50+ Million Training Facility Read More
By Olivia McArthurYoung adults in Omaha are stepping into political leadership on both sides of the aisle. From a new city initiative to student-led campus organizations, local youth are finding …
Omaha young adults step into political leadership through city council, campus groups Read More
By Mo Al-Ebadi GRETNA, Neb. — For some, therapy means sitting in an office and talking through emotions. At Spirit Horse Ranch in Gretna, it looks different. Clients work alongside horses in …
Can Horses Help with Mental Health? Horses offer alternative approach to mental health therapy in Nebraska Read More
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Beef are no strangers to championship success. After winning back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, the team returned to the championship game in …
Omaha Beef Aim to Bring National Arena League Championship Trophy Back to Omaha Read More
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 More