The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
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
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
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
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
With the 2021-22 hockey season now right around the corner, the Jr. Lancers are back on the ice and gearing up for a season that they hope ends with a second straight title.
Junior Lancers begin quest for second straight national title Read More
Makers of Omaha gave a free showing of their latest technology on Saturday, Oct. 9 at DoSpace. Previews included gaming technology, artistic laser printing and adaptive medical technology.
DoSpace maker event returns Read More
Seniors Lauren and Hannah Camenzind are not only the top two hitters in the Sky Hawk line-up, but they are also identical twins who will continue their athletic careers at Arkansas.
Identical twins plan to make dreams come true together Read More
Voodoo’s Odd Shop is located on 13th and Martha in an ominous brick building. The building was once a mortuary and is creepy on the outside, but on the inside, visitors will see it’s not just the house that is haunted.
Voodoo’s Odd Shop: A collection to die for Read More