The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
By Ben Battafarano OMAHA, Neb. — Election day is less than three weeks away, and the Douglas County Election Commission has been preparing Omaha for months. They’ve been hiring poll …
Douglas County Election Commission In the Home Stretch of a Long Journey Read More
By: Jenna Janssen OMAHA, Neb. — As Omaha prepares for the 2024 election, community groups and social media influencers are part of a plan to register first-time voters. Gen Z, …
Gen Z Rallies for Omaha’s 2024 Election: How Social Media is Driving First-Time Voter Registration Read More
By: Andrew Kuslieka Omaha, Neb. – Two public forums were held to inform the public about the intricacies of the new permit less concealed carry bill, LB-77. The first was …
Public forums held to host discussion about LB-77 Read More
By: Andrew Kusleika OMAHA, Neb. – Hamas fighters and military attacked Israel and as a response Israel has retaliated in a militant way. According to Al Jazeera, there are over …
Israel’s militant response to Hamas’ attack sparks protests on 72nd and Dodge Read More
By: Andrew Kusleika, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – As a response to the enactment of LB77 Constitutional Carry, Mayor Jean Stothert has issued an executive order banning weapons on city-owned property. …
Responses to the “Right to Carry” bill Read More
By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – In March we covered the four anti trans bills introduced in the Nebraska Unicameral. Last week one of those bills, LB 574, looking …
Youth Suicide Prevention Organization Warns of Consequences as Nebraska Looks to Ban Gender Affirming Care for Minors Read More
By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – LB 588 is the newest piece of legislation looking to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. Reporter Madison Bonin sits down with two moms …
The ongoing fight for Medical Marijuana in Nebraska Read More
By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – 4 bills were introduced this session in the Nebraska Unicameral that would directly affect trans gender individuals. Reporter Madison Bonin sat down with …
Nebraska Trans Bills Read More
By: Devin Holcomb, Reporter Omaha, Neb. – Don Bacon has won the midterm election. However, The Omaha News was able to interview both Vargas and Bacon before the final ballot …
Bacon Wins Midterm Elections Read More
By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA Neb. – Midterm Election Day is next Tuesday in Omaha. On average voter turnout for midterm elections is much lower than the presidential election. This year …
Midterm Election Day is Soon Approaching in Omaha Read More