By Mare Pritchard SCHUYLER, Neb. – According to the Learning Policy Institute, the United States is facing a nationwide teacher shortage. The institute reported that during the 2023-24 academic year, school districts across the country faced a teacher shortage of approximately 110,000 teachers, with that number expected to double by 2026. Rural schools are among

By Paxton DeVault OMAHA, Neb. – College students across the country are facing growing financial pressure from rising tuition to the increasing cost of rent, groceries and daily essentials. But at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, students are finding creative ways to make it work and learning lessons that go far beyond the classroom.

By Henry Talacko OMAHA, Neb. – For decades, the massive grain silos at 34th and Vinton Streets have stood as a silent landmark on the South Omaha skyline. Now, a new development project aims to transform the long-dormant site into a multiunit housing complex. Cyclists ride past the historic South Omaha grain silos, which are

By Mare Pritchard OMAHA, Neb. – As 54 million children returned to school this fall, a new national report is raising alarms about the state of American education. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has released its biennial report showing student test scores are down in key subjects. The NAEP is a nationwide program

By Gage Peterson OMAHA, Neb. – Halloween is one of the most fun nights of the year. Kids across the world dress up and hit the neighborhoods for some fun and fright. However, it can also be one of the most dangerous nights of the year. Halloween decorations and trick-or-treat location showing low lighting conditions