News
Omaha back-to-school 2026: Free backpacks, enrollment and school start dates
Free backpack events begin Aug. 1 in Omaha. OPS enrollment runs Aug. 4–14, and metro school start dates range from Aug. 11 to 20.
Nebraska Small Business Conference coming to Grand Island, Omaha and Lexington
Free bilingual small business conferences will be held in Grand Island, Omaha and Lexington this August, featuring AI, marketing and funding resources.
Seven Programa Delfín students present summer research at Bellevue University
Seven Latino students presented summer research in microbiology, leadership and creative thinking at Bellevue University’s Programa Delfín expo.
Arts & Culture
Fairytale Ball at Omaha Children’s Museum to bring royal adventures to Omaha families this weekend
Omaha Children’s Museum will host Fairytale Ball July 24–26 with royal characters, science shows and family activities included with admission.
Colombian Independence celebration comes to Granary Green
Colombian Independence at Granary Green will be celebrated July 19 in Ralston with free admission, music, food, coffee and cacao.
Malcolm X Memorial Foundation moves forward with new cultural center in Omaha
The North Omaha campus project includes a cultural center, museum, public spaces and infrastructure tied to Malcolm X’s legacy.
Community
Omaha back-to-school 2026: Free backpacks, enrollment and school start dates
Free backpack events begin Aug. 1 in Omaha. OPS enrollment runs Aug. 4–14, and metro school start dates range from Aug. 11 to 20.
Seven Programa Delfín students present summer research at Bellevue University
Seven Latino students presented summer research in microbiology, leadership and creative thinking at Bellevue University’s Programa Delfín expo.
Nebraska to begin reviewing Medicaid work requirements July 31
Nebraska will begin reviewing Medicaid work requirements during certain renewals starting July 31. Some beneficiaries may have 30 days to submit information.
Business
A grocery store could help revive the historic heart of North Omaha
A North Omaha grocery store planned near 25th and Lake would bring fresh food, jobs and nonprofit services to a historic Black district.
For Berkshire and Buffett, Jan. 1 marks a new age: Retirement for Omaha’s Oracle
Warren Buffett’s legacy in Omaha spans investing, philanthropy, and a trillion-dollar company. His second retirement marks the end of an era.
Following Her Instincts: How Karen Corral de Pesek Built a Legacy of Service and Success
Karen Corral de Pesek built Nebraska’s largest bilingual law firm, mentors Latino professionals, and empowers immigrant students through scholarships.
Education
Where is Nebraska and what is its capital?
Nebraska is a Midwestern Great Plains state. Its capital is Lincoln, its largest city is Omaha, and it borders six states. Read more here!
Federal judge strikes down Nebraska law that lowered college costs for some undocumented students
A federal judge struck down a Nebraska law that let some undocumented students pay resident tuition costs at public colleges since 2006.
True Potential Achieved: From Undocumented Student to Workers’ Rights Champion
How Mayra Hernandez transformed from poultry plant worker to farmworker rights advocate through education, community support, and the True Potential Scholarship