The people are the story. Original reporting by University of Nebraska at Omaha students.
Since its founding in 2005, Bethlehem House has been changing the lives of expecting mothers living in crisis situations. Current resident Nelly Martinez was unfortunately in that situation after finding out she was pregnant while incarcerated.
Bethlehem House helps provide women with new beginnings Read More
Healing touch is a form of the alternative medicine practice known as energy healing. This type of healing involves lightly touching and moving the hands over and around the body to help it relax. Once the body relaxes, it’s in its optimal state for healing.
Healing touch practice available in Ralston Read More
Day of the Dead is a celebration in Latino culture that finds families and friends gathered in prayer. The dead are made alt
Exploring Day of the Dead and Latino Culture in Omaha Read More
The expansion of Aksarben Village has now evolved into a full entertainment center in the last eight months.
New Aksarben Village developments has built a new community Read More
The weather is starting to cool down, which will affect food truck owners and may keep them from growing their businesses. Most of the food trucks have to shut down during winter because the cold weather affects their trucks and the food inside of them.
Omaha food trucks prepare for winter Read More
Be kind, be honest and help others. That was the message Andrea Daves received from her father on every car ride to elementary school, and those are words that Andrea still carries with her today.
The Daves’ Story Read More
Richard and Laurine Kimmel started this organization in 1925. Their mission was to care for and share the land’s wealth with family, friends and neighbors. Today, visitors of all ages continue to create unique, fun and memorable experiences here.
Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard helps families celebrate fall Read More
Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican mestizo holiday that combines elements of Spanish Catholicism and indigenous ritual. The holiday is meant to be a celebration of life and an invitation for the beloved dead to return among their friends and family on November 1 and 2.
Local historical society hosts Day of the Dead celebrations Read More
Kellogg’s workers union has been on strike for the past 3 weeks at their plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and at their largest plant here in Omaha. The strike is in response to a new contract that employees are saying is unreasonable.
Kellogg’s workers continue into week 3 of strike Read More
According to Chancellor Li’s letter, UNO’s Division of Student Success recently received reports of a “hateful, homophobic message left on a vehicle in the West Garage on UNO’s Dodge Campus.”
UNO student victim of a hate crime Read More