The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
By: Samantha Weideman & Bryan Vomacka Blink and you’ll miss it; the Salvation Army brought their kettles into the digital age Nov. 9. The 154-year-old organization put QR codes and …
Salvation Army rolls out ‘Kettle Pay’ Read More
By: Jared Stranberg & Phil Lemen In 2017, the American College Health Association surveyed nearly 48,000 college students. Roughly 64% of respondents reported that they had felt “very lonely” in …
An age of loneliness Read More
By: Shane Thomas With the supposed talk going around the prosperity of the current United States Economy and infrastructure. One aspect that people have yet to discuss is the percentage …
Veterans transitioning through education Read More
By: Ben Addison Last Thursday, the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) board of directors held its annual monthly board meeting. The public agenda for the meeting included many items, but …
OPPD progress on environmental stewardship Read More
By: Kamrin Baker & Ben Helwig Tucked away off 120th Street and Old Maple Road, Heron Haven stands still and steady as a sanctuary for Omaha wildlife—“even the two-legged human …
Heron Haven provides sanctuary for people and animals alike Read More
By: Jack Hoover Wherever Maverick sports travel, a strong contingent of fans is usually right behind them to show their support. So, when the men’s soccer Summit League tournament rolled …
The Mavericks travel strong Read More
By: Leta Lohrmeyer & Elle Love It all started with a girl. Extra Life, a fundraising platform, was created 10 years ago because of Victoria Enmon. Radio host and friend, …
Extra Life bringing gamers together raising money to heal children Read More
By: Leta Lohrmeyer Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited Council Bluffs on Nov. 8 to hold the largest rally of any candidate in Iowa for the upcoming 2020 …
Bernie Sanders holds record setting rally in Iowa with Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Read More
By: Ben Addison & Matt Kirkle One-hundred and thirteen people died in school shootings in 2018 and many students live in a dark reality where they fear their school could …
Kyler Erickson’s journey after the 2011 Millard South shooting Read More
By: Samantha Weideman & Jay Bridgeman The National Collegiate Athletic Association board of directors voted unanimously Oct. 29 to allow student athletes to profit from the use of their names …
NCAA rule change is lacking in the midst of income inequality Read More