The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
Before it was known as The Next Chapter, this family bookstore was called Prairie Books and Gifts, which opened in 1976. It took residence for 43 years in Hastings, Neb., about a two-and-a-half-hour drive away from Omaha.
The continuation of a family legacy Read More
The holiday shopping season brings an increase of business for local Omaha gift shops. Many gift shop owners are having a difficult time preparing for the season because of supply chain shortages.
Local businesses work through supply change shortages ahead of holiday season Read More
The event honored fallen veterans with the tolling of a bell, and a raising of the reef ceremony for the families.
Honoring our heroes: Veterans Shine On Read More
The Yutan Fire Department has been established for firefighting, fire prevention, and emergency medical services, as well as water rescue. The divers’ mission is to protect the property and lives of citizens in Omaha and Yutan area.
Fire departments divers implement new technology Read More
Officials from MAPA and Omaha Metro said there is a need for more transportation systems here in Omaha. That change begins with Metro Next, the five-year plan to build a transportation system across 24th street.
Omaha in Transit Read More
In the last year the housing market has faced competitive prices. Everyone is asking where this historically competitive market will go next. Home prices are expected to rise by 7.9 percent between the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2022.
Interest Rates Will Continue to Rise in 2022 Read More
Omaha’s Durham Museum is working to restore and bring to light thousands and thousands of memories of the city. The museum’s exhibit, “Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History through Art and Story,” highlights the in-house photograph digitization project.
Omaha Uncovered Read More
Bellevue Berry farm has long been a fall and Halloween attraction for families in Omaha. For the past three years, they’ve extended their operation to host Day of the Dead, which draws thousands of attendees every year.
Dia de Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life, Death and Tradition Read More
“So we’re very proud of the work that we do here at OPPD, especially on the decommissioning project,” Cram said. “Safety is first and foremost in everything that we do. So that goes to the health and safety of the public, and the health and safety of our employees. So with that, it’s been a tremendously good year for us.”
Fort Calhoun Decommissioning Read More
Gayla Lee-Chambers, Chambers’ daughter and president of North Omaha non-profit Together We Achieve Miracles, Inc., recently announced the development of the Ernie Chambers Arts, History, and Humanities Museum.
Ernie Chambers’ daughter unveils street sign and future museum in honor of her father. Read More