by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Brady Oltmans, Nebraska Public Media An unusually crisp summer breeze greeted Deborah Watts as she pulled up to a sprawling dirt patch on North 29th Street in Omaha. Gone were the remnants of her childhood home, including the swing. Her grandfather made it so big...
by Hola Nebraska | Sep 1, 2025 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Emily Wolf, Nebraska Public Media When federal immigration agents arrested Melvin Varela Perez in the Omaha area on July 9, they were quick to thank the local cops and other federal officials who helped crack the case. The Douglas County sheriff. The Bureau of...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Kassidy Arena, Nebraska Public Media There is a severe workforce shortage among construction companies around the country due to increased immigration enforcement, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The survey of Nebraska firms shows...
by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Jolie Peal, Nebraska Public Media News Marlo Reyes held up a card with the letter “B” for her small group of students. The group of about five sounded out the letter, “buh, buh, buh.” “Remember what it’s called?” Reyes asked the children. “Big baby B.” Reyes...
by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner Editor’s note: The Nebraska Governor’s Office on Tuesday specified where the Nebraska National Guard members will be serving. The story has been updated. Omaha, NE — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen says the Nebraska National Guard’s new...
by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Hola Nebraska, News
By Theodore Ball, Nebraska Public Media The Latino Economic Development Council launched a bilingual website this month that includes immigration legal assistance for Spanish-speakers. Although the organization focuses on economic impact for Latinos in Omaha, Arturo...
