The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
By 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
Chase Zagurski Food insecurity is a very real issue for college students in the Omaha metro area, despite broad considerations that higher education is a place of privilege. The United States Department of Education …
Food pantries working to fight hunger among college students in Omaha Read More
Zaire Butler Zaire Butler OMAHA, Neb- The Durham Museum hosts many exhibits that have historical value to them, and the Negro Motorist Green Book exhibit is no different for many. Durham works …
Durham Museum exhibit highlights resilience behind the Negro Motorist Green Book Read More
Ivan Tovar As Omaha’s workforce becomes increasingly diverse, some employers are examining whether employees who speak more than one language should receive additional compensation for their skills. Multilingual ability can play a …
Omaha Employers Weigh Extra Pay for Multilingual Workers Read More
Samira Zarazua OMAHA, Neb. — The feral cat population in the Omaha metropolitan area exceeds 67,000. With the rising number of stray felines in the community, non-profit organizations like the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) and Felius Cat …
Non-profit organizations help to lower the community cat population in the Omaha area Read More