News
Omaha immigration court’s “mega master” hearings draw due process concerns
Omaha immigration court hearings involving more than 100 people at once have led to due process concerns and 49 removal orders.
Cass County moves toward temporary pause on new data centers
Cass County could temporarily pause new data centers while officials finish rules on land use, water, electricity and environmental protections.
Cyclospora cases identified in Nebraska as U.S. total reaches 1,645
Cyclospora cases in Nebraska are under review as the CDC reports 1,645 domestic infections, 141 hospitalizations and no deaths nationwide.
Arts & Culture
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.
Omaha Children’s Museum celebrates 50 years with family party and new exhibits
Omaha Children’s Museum celebrates 50 years May 30 and 31 with birthday activities, children’s characters and two new summer exhibits.
Community
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.
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.
North Omaha shows plans for $30M district with housing and business space
The North Omaha innovation district near 30th and Ames is backed by a $30 million state grant and includes plans for housing and business space.
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