The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
On any given fall Friday night, Russell Johnson can be found officiating a high school football game. Johnson has been officiating Nebraska high school football games for over 20 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
Omaha Referee Plans to Continue 20+ Year Career Read More
The Cornhusker Cosmopolitan hosted their first in person event of the year this past week and organizers said it was a success. This is one of the few events they’ve been allowed to have during COVID times and one of the few ways they can raise money.
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These two girls never realized the impact they were having on others because to them, they were simply doing something they loved, something they hope to keep doing in the future and much further than just at Westside High School.
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Omaha Artists Inc. is celebrating the 75-year anniversary of its beginning. A recent celebratory event included vendors selling various items of interest and a silent auction which featured items donated by numerous businesses in the Omaha area.
Omaha Artists Inc. Celebrates 75 Years of Community Read More
With mandatory practices just starting last week, this Omaha team begins the path to not only the Summit League tournament, but also a chance for a bid to the Big Dance.
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More than half of the 59 planned pavement maintenance projects have already been completed, with some currently ongoing or scheduled for completion in 2022 or 2023, according to data from Keep Omaha Moving, Omaha Public Works’ project site. Many of the slated jobs include resurfacing and repair of concrete road panels and old brick streets found in older parts of Omaha.
Transportation Bond Issue Approval Leads to Massive Road Improvements Read More
The global chip shortage is continuously getting worse, which is forcing automakers to temporarily close their factories. It is expected to cost the auto industry 210 billion dollars in revenue this year.
Lack of Semiconductor Chips Causes Dealerships to Lose Inventory and Revenue Read More
On Saturday, Oct. 2, Omaha joined 600 rallies nationwide at the Civic Center on 18th and Farnam in protesting the Heartbeat law in Texas, which restricts abortion access and went into effect last month. Hundreds showed up to stand in solidarity with abortion rights for all.
Rally for Reproductive Rights Held Downtown Read More
Popular biker stereotypes generalize motorcyclists to be gang members, violent, reckless, or even elitist, but the Omaha Defiance Harley-Davidson crew put on a show that says otherwise.
Defiance Harley-Davidson Hosts a Family-Friendly Car and Bike Show Read More
A league that provides kids and young adults the chance to play non-competitive baseball on a field that’s accessible for anyone, there are two divisions and over 350 kids in the league. This was the 12th year the Miracle League has existed in Omaha, but this fall had an extra special feeling to it. The chance to be back.
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