The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
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.
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“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.”
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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.
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Omaha drivers looking to use Park Omaha’s new technology in the Park Mobile app will gain the ability to find and reserve a parking space at dedicated parking garages numerous days before the planned event.
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Omaha is now in the season of less sunlight and shorter days. It’s a time when the Earth’s positioning to the sun can strike people’s moods through a temporary condition called seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.
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Although masks aren’t required, Ehlers said safety has been their top priority since the beginning of the pandemic. The gym has every machine six feet apart, students must clean equipment before and after use and they usually have a capacity limit of forty-five.
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For about four months, a stand full of food has been available for anyone in need of food on a biweekly schedule. The farm stand is in collaboration with organizations including City Sprouts, Global Roots, and Pop-Up Oasis who help provide fresh food for free.
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In Omaha there are around 1,500 people without housing. With a lack of affordable housing, many people see themselves back in emergency shelters multiple times before finding permanent housing.
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With so much returning depth and experience heading into this season, the Mavericks came in with high expectations for 2021-22.
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With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons and black cats can be seen all around, encapsulating the image of this very holiday. This time of year casts a special spotlight on particular furry felines: black cats.
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