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Identity Preparatory Academy opens in North Omaha as state’s first Black-founded school
3+ week, 3+ day ago (583+ words) By Jolie Peal, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News Aug. 19, 2026, 11 a.m. · On the first day of school for Identity Preparatory Academy in North Omaha, the inaugural fourth and fifth grade classes stood up and yelled, at the request of Mayor John Ewing…...
Omaha residents, nonprofit leaders speak in support of proposed $1.7 billion budget
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (601+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter Aug. 11, 2026, 8:18 p.m. · Omaha residents turned out at City Hall Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on the city’s proposed 2027 budget. Several nonprofit leaders spoke in support of the Community Service Fund, which would allocate $3.6 million to…...
Omaha school able to open following Nebraska education board’s unanimous approval
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (1117+ words) By Jolie Peal, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News Aug. 11, 2026, 5 p.m. · Identity Preparatory Academy can open next week after the State Board of Education unanimously granted conditional approval for the all-girls North Omaha middle school for the year. Identity Prep is set…...
Void remains in Omaha’s Blackstone neighborhood as city awaits decision from building owner
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter Aug. 5, 2026, 5:47 p.m. · Omaha officials have not yet determined the cause of a void along the streetcar route that swallowed a sidewalk and partially collapsed a vacant building in June. Now, it’s up to the building owners…...
With new climate action grants, city of Omaha turns to teens and young adults for climate solutions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (285+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter Aug. 4, 2026, 5:05 p.m. · Omaha has joined a growing list of cities that aim to place climate solutions in the hands of teens and young adults. With City Council approval Tuesday, Omaha joined Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action…...
Groundbreaking set for North Omaha nonprofit grocery store after city clears path to move forward
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) By Molly Ashford, Nebraska Public Media July 30, 2026, 11 a.m. · A nonprofit grocery store along Lake Street in North Omaha is one step closer to becoming a reality. Last week, the Omaha City Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions clearing the way…...
Public safety, parks and more highlight Omaha's proposed $1.7 billion budget
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (554+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter July 21, 2026, 4:19 p.m. · Major investments in Omaha’s parks and public safety lead the city’s proposed 2027 budget. City Council members and the public will get to weigh in on the proposal in coming weeks. As currently written by…...
‘Monumental opportunity': Omaha Inland Port Authority unveils plans for innovation district
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (402+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter July 7, 2026, 4:04 p.m. · The Omaha Inland Port Authority unveiled the location for its headquarters Tuesday morning, a major step in the publicly funded entity’s mission to grow economic opportunity in north and east Omaha. The group’s headquarters…...
Omaha looks to transform parks and public spaces with boost from philanthropic dollars
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (977+ words) By Jessica Wade, Senior reporter July 6, 2026, 7 a.m. · Jacquelyn Morrison sat at a picnic table in the Gene Leahy Mall on a humid summer morning. The nine-acre park in the heart of downtown Omaha was bustling with activity. Children played on a…...
Company announces Omaha-area expansion, including 200 new jobs
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (231+ words) By Matt Olberding, News director Nebraska Public Media 8 de Abril de 2026 a las 10:10 · A global company has announced plans to expand its operations in the Omaha area. Eaton Corp, which has a facility in central Omaha, plans to build a…...