By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The National Student Loan Data System says the U.S. has reached over $1.76 trillion in debt as of 2022. As the number grows, so does the burden of the people that carry it. Nerd Wallet says the average amount of debt for a Bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
By: Mitchell Cutcher, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Men’s Basketball team at Omaha has a unique roster composition given the fact that the roster only carries one senior, and a total of five upperclassmen. The only senior on the roster, Kyle Luedtke, has been a leader for the Mavericks this season. It is no secret
By: Lindsay Tague, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha’s Durham Museum offers what they say to be a fascinating look at the history of our region. February is Black History Month, so the Museum wanted to celebrate with showcasing the Descendants of DeWitty Exhibit. An archival photo exhibition that shows the history of the DeWitty Tribe.
By: Jamie Harvey, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Elizabeth Brohaugh sprained her ankle on her wedding day. Not about to let an injury get in the way of marrying the man she loved, she kept on getting ready for her big day. That’s when she was “helpfully” approached by an acquaintance from her congregation. Brohaugh said
By: Zachary Hill, Reporter OMAHA, Neb.- A craft brewery is an independently owned beer brewing establishment that is known for its creativity and innovation in the industry. According to the latest study, in 2021, craft brews marked a quarter of the U.S. beer market. Omaha Beer Week is one way the community gets together to
The recent news of the United States military shooting down three high-altitude objects in three days has reminded Nebraskans of an incident that occurred in Dundee during World War II. On April 18, 1945, a Japanese balloon bomb exploded over Dundee at the intersection of 50th and Underwood, which was one of thousands released towards
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s was a pivotal moment in American history, and Omaha, Nebraska was no exception. The city played a significant role in the fight for equal rights for African Americans, and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement can still be felt in Omaha today. One of the
By: Jamie Harvey, Reporter OMAHA, Neb-Mujtaba Karimi believed in young Afghans. He believed that his generation, educated and supported by American investment, would help lead Afghanistan into a bright future of opportunity, liberty, and democracy. Karimi worked in the office of the Afghan President, preparing briefs and heading up outreach to the younger generation. When
By: Addison Parr, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha area is seeing it’s lowest homicide rate in decades thanks to a nationally recognized violence prevention and intervention model. In July of 2007, the city of Omaha saw its peak of gun violence with 31 shootings over 31 days. After that tragic month, community leaders and Omaha
By: Mitchell Cutcher, Reporter OMAHA, Neb- UNO has chosen Dr. Phil He as the new Senior Vice Chancellor and will be starting this role on Jan. 3rd. Dr. He currently is serving as the vice provost of faculty diversity for Northeastern University in Boston. Dr. He began his career in 1998 at the University of