The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
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
By: Ben Addison College is enough of a struggle between classes, homework, projects, work and much more. So, when your basic needs aren’t being met, like having a home over …
Homelessness Services at UNO Read MoreBy Jared Stranberg Across the nation, budget cuts and teacher layoffs have been impacting public schools, leaving the students with potentially less opportunities and less preparation for their future. In …
Nationwide Education Funding Sees A ‘Death By A Thousand Cuts’ Read More
By: Shane Thomson Founded in 1960, the Madonna school for special needs students has become infamous throughout the Omaha metro for providing access to ample opportunities for students with mental …
How Madonna continues to serve the Omaha community Read More
By: Samantha Weideman & Daniel Kingery Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert was “stunned” last week by Firstar Fiber’s $4 million bid to process Omaha’s recycling through 2026, and city officials are …
Omaha recycling: A breakdown of funding issues Read More
By: Leta Lohrmeyer & Jack Hoover “I don’t want to go outside,” said the woman in a pink stocking cap. “It’s too cold.” This woman, along with dozens of others, …
The hidden challenges of being a woman and homeless Read More