The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
The weather is starting to cool down, which will affect food truck owners and may keep them from growing their businesses. Most of the food trucks have to shut down during winter because the cold weather affects their trucks and the food inside of them.
Omaha food trucks prepare for winter Read More
Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican mestizo holiday that combines elements of Spanish Catholicism and indigenous ritual. The holiday is meant to be a celebration of life and an invitation for the beloved dead to return among their friends and family on November 1 and 2.
Local historical society hosts Day of the Dead celebrations Read More
Kellogg’s workers union has been on strike for the past 3 weeks at their plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and at their largest plant here in Omaha. The strike is in response to a new contract that employees are saying is unreasonable.
Kellogg’s workers continue into week 3 of strike Read More
According to Chancellor Li’s letter, UNO’s Division of Student Success recently received reports of a “hateful, homophobic message left on a vehicle in the West Garage on UNO’s Dodge Campus.”
UNO student victim of a hate crime Read More
Five community forums are scheduled in October for Omaha residents to let Omaha’s public libraries know the changes they would like to see as well as concerns about the future of public libraries in Omaha.
Omaha Public Libraries hosts public forums Read More
Omaha residents looking to purchase housing property in Omaha may have struggled during the past year due to inventory issues. In the month of Sept. 2021, a 1.4 percent increase in new listings provided more options for home buyers.
Omaha Housing Improvement Read More
There are now nine electric vehicle charging stations in the area, with another one in the process of installation. The charging stations have dual ports, meaning 18 total vehicles can now be charged at once across downtown parking garages.
More electric charging stations become available in downtown Omaha Read More
Advertising has drastically changed for many businesses in the Omaha area. They have been trying to figure out ways to adapt to these changes and stay current for the viewers.
Advertisers Experience Initial Fallout from Pandemic Read More
If there’s one thing for certain within Omaha, it’s that the city is constantly growing. According to the city’s website, there are approximately 968,000 people within the Omaha metro area, a 12% increase over the last decade.
Building for the Future Read More
The Cornhusker Cosmopolitan hosted their first in person event of the year this past week and organizers said it was a success. This is one of the few events they’ve been allowed to have during COVID times and one of the few ways they can raise money.
Pandemic Shines Light on Strength of Community Support Read More