To Brad Dechant, the copy of the Nebraska Independent that landed in his mailbox last month looked like any other newspaper.

Jayde Dorsey's soulful voice may have earned her a spot in Inauguration Day festivities in Washington. It's already inspiring joy at home in Omaha.

The Millard school board approved several key agenda items, including the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school calendars, a $30 million ...

Bruce Fountain provided an overview of the Corridor 84 redevelopment project, highlighting the area’s economic decline after ...

One word best defines how Megan Landes-Murphy and her husband Tom Murphy met, made career choices and launched a ...

The MUD board approved $1.5 million in investments focused on safety and security upgrades. Key projects include a $130,800 ...

Once fueled by immigration, Nebraska’s growing Latino population is now overwhelmingly native born. Like others before them, these younger Nebraskans are eager to hold onto their heritage. COLUMBUS – ...

With the Phillies eyeing a second World Series in three years, Bohm is poised to be a critical piece in Philadelphia’s postseason run. The Kansas City Royals game played through the car radio as Jeff ...

She kept one eye on the blue baseball hat. Where is he? Kathy Lybarger squeezed through the crowds of the Hong Kong train station, trying to track all of her people. Her 12-year-old son in the Chicago ...

The Omaha City Council passed a resolution confirming the 2025 property tax levy, setting it at $231.8 million. This amount is slightly reduced, reflecting $1.2 million in unexpected revenue for 2024.

After a lengthy discussion, the Douglas County Board passed a half-cent mill levy increase for 2025. The increase was pitched as an attempt to maintain fiscal stability and “break-even status.” ...