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Dysfunction, turnover at Omaha Planned Parenthood clinic further limiting abortion access in Nebraska

Sabrina Stratman left a spring 2024 Planned Parenthood fundraiser feeling inspired — so inspired that the registered nurse and occasional volunteer applied for a job at the nonprofit’s…

Sara Gentzler • May 1

New book by former Nebraska journalist uncovers untold story of tequila’s bloody past

Leo Adam Biga • May 2

Amid rodeo’s rising popularity, one Nebraskan is riding toward the top of the sport

Heidi Beguin • April 30

In rural Nebraska, it’s hard to find an attorney. It’s going to get much harder.

Vanishing $100 Million: Nebraska health officials decry federal cuts

Gunned down in broad daylight: Killings spotlight limitations as domestic violence spikes in Nebraska

Steak Town USA: Down a remote road, find a ghost town — and one of Nebraska’s best steaks

‘Come for the swords, stay for the people’: How a Lincoln nonprofit grew from hobbyist group to ‘a community’

To serve and protect? Police chief fired after allegedly terrorizing woman

Washington to Wahoo: Nebraska towns delay projects after Trump freezes infrastructure grants

Election Day is right around the corner

Voters in Omaha and Lincoln face major decisions this spring. To help voters in Nebraska’s two largest cities, we compiled information on all the races and issues.

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Documenters

April 24: Omaha Metro sees ridership jump in March

Omaha Documenters and Leah Keinama • April 29

April 21: Omaha Public Schools board reviews cell phone use, dress code for students

Omaha Documenters and Leah Keinama • April 28

April 21: Westside Board reviews student fees increases

Omaha Documenters and Leah Keinama • April 24

April 15: Bellevue City Council greenlights projects including pickleball courts and AutoZone store

Omaha Documenters • April 24

WHAT IS DOCUMENTERS?

We train and pay people to attend under-reported public meetings in Omaha and publish the results.

We are part of a national network of organizations that seeks to help people understand what’s going on in their local communities by making important information available to the public, encouraging open conversations, and inspiring people to get involved.

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