The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
By Olivia McArthur Low turnout in past primaries highlights the importance of registering and voting before May 12 With Nebraska’s primary election set for May 12, local leaders are encouraging residents to …
Primary Election Approaches as Officials Urge Voter Participation Read More
By Rhett Ashton Uleman Medical marijuana was passed by voters with a 70% margin in 2024. However, Fourteen months later, no operational in-state dispensary system has been implemented, leaving Nebraskans without a …
Tensions continue to grow between state lawmakers and local advocates over the implementation of medical marijuana in Nebraska. Read More
By Olivia McArthurYoung adults in Omaha are stepping into political leadership on both sides of the aisle. From a new city initiative to student-led campus organizations, local youth are finding …
Omaha young adults step into political leadership through city council, campus groups Read More
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