The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
In Omaha there are around 1,500 people without housing. With a lack of affordable housing, many people see themselves back in emergency shelters multiple times before finding permanent housing.
Homelessness increase in Omaha causing shelters to reach capacity Read More
Since its founding in 2005, Bethlehem House has been changing the lives of expecting mothers living in crisis situations. Current resident Nelly Martinez was unfortunately in that situation after finding out she was pregnant while incarcerated.
Bethlehem House helps provide women with new beginnings Read More
Healing touch is a form of the alternative medicine practice known as energy healing. This type of healing involves lightly touching and moving the hands over and around the body to help it relax. Once the body relaxes, it’s in its optimal state for healing.
Healing touch practice available in Ralston Read More
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