The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb.- Every week, students at UNO gather for an event that combines creativity, community, and a little bit of kindness. It’s called Stitchcraft, and it’s stitching …
Donation Helps UNO Stitchcraft Group Support Students Through Art and Outreach Read MoreBy Pablo Perez OMAHA, Neb.- After years of struggling with officer shortages, the Omaha Police Department (OPD) is finally seeing new momentum in its recruiting efforts. Applications have nearly tripled …
Omaha Police Sees Surge in Applications Amid Ongoing Officer Shortage Read More
By Wyatt Lehr OMAHA, Neb.- Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are scheduled to take effect in 2026. Here in Omaha, this is raising concerns as …
SNAP Cuts Prompt Local Action as Food Insecurity Rises in Omaha Read More
By Mary Mitzlaff OMAHA, Neb.- It’s no secret that animals can lift our spirits, but research shows they can also improve mental health. Here in Nebraska, where nearly one in …
Rescue Dog Brings Healing to Omaha Therapy Practice Read More
By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb.- Over the summer, UNO’s Chancellor JoAnne Li along with Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director Adrian Dowell released a statement that said the university would opt …
The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Decision to opt out of the House Settlement Impact on the School’s Athletics Read More
By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb.- Every summer and fall, the spotlight shines bright at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, not just on the stage, but on the local adults who …
Working Adults Find Creative Escape in Mahoney State Park’s Melodramas Read More
By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb.- Douglas County is taking a major step forward in improving access to mental health services. Construction is underway on a brand-new $20 million adult mental …
Douglas County Reaches Mental Health Milestone with New Facility Near 42nd Street Read More
By Davion Scott-Bell OMAHA, Neb. – Nebraska students are getting the chance to take their stories from the page to the big screen in a statewide film competition focused on youth …
Nebraska student filmmakers take on mental health in new competition Read More
By Isaac Nielsen OMAHA, Neb.- Over the past five years, pickleball has exploded from a quirky backyard pastime into one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Courts are popping up …
From Pandemic Pastime to Pro: Esteban Celis Brings World-Class Pickleball to Omaha Read More
By Mo Al-Ebadi OMAHA, Neb.- Every night, bakeries and restaurants across the country throw out food that they don’t sell. In Omaha, one local business is trying to change that. …
Omaha Bakery Uses Too Good to Go App to Cut Down on Food Waste Read More