The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska’s minimum wage reached $15 an hour this year under a voter-approved plan that gradually increased pay from $9 in 2020. Now, a new state …
Omaha business owner reflects on minimum wage increases as Nebraska shifts future growth rate Read More
By Bella McAtee OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska has added 20 major data centers in the past 20 years, according to DataCenters.com, due to it being the only 100% public powered state. …
Nebraska Lawmakers Push for Data Center Regulation Amid Energy Concerns Read More
Chase Zagurski Food insecurity is a very real issue for college students in the Omaha metro area, despite broad considerations that higher education is a place of privilege. The United States Department of Education …
Food pantries working to fight hunger among college students in Omaha Read More
Zaire Butler Zaire Butler OMAHA, Neb- The Durham Museum hosts many exhibits that have historical value to them, and the Negro Motorist Green Book exhibit is no different for many. Durham works …
Durham Museum exhibit highlights resilience behind the Negro Motorist Green Book Read More
Ivan Tovar As Omaha’s workforce becomes increasingly diverse, some employers are examining whether employees who speak more than one language should receive additional compensation for their skills. Multilingual ability can play a …
Omaha Employers Weigh Extra Pay for Multilingual Workers Read More
Samira Zarazua OMAHA, Neb. — The feral cat population in the Omaha metropolitan area exceeds 67,000. With the rising number of stray felines in the community, non-profit organizations like the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS) and Felius Cat …
Non-profit organizations help to lower the community cat population in the Omaha area Read More
By Peighton Yoakam OMAHA, Neb. — As temperatures drop and the need for community support rises, students at the University of Nebraska Omaha are stepping up, turning classroom theory into …
UNO Students Turn Classroom Lessons into Community Impact Through Service-Learning Read More
By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Medical Center is taking a major step forward to change how future health professionals learn and train. Project Health, a …
Project Health Lays Foundation for UNMC’s Future Read More
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb. — Animal shelters nationwide are facing rising costs and crowded conditions, and the Nebraska Humane Society is finding creative ways to help more pets find …
Putting for Paws: Omaha fundraiser helps pets find homes Read More
By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Across the Omaha metro, esports are becoming more than just a game. It’s becoming a gateway to digital careers in marketing, broadcasting and technology. Colleges …
Esports expand opportunities beyond gaming across the Omaha metro Read More