May NOISE Report

The City of Omaha and Omaha Housing Authority were awarded a $25 million dollar grant from HUD to be used along the North 30th Street corridor. Photo: City of Omaha

NOISE ReportGuest UserMay 26, 2019community events

Vote on $114 Million Could Bring Juvenile Detention Downtown

The county board’s request for revenue bonds to finance the justice center project has been a yearlong effort.

Myles A. DavisMay 22, 2019

Drag Story Hour at Benson Theatre Draws Opposition

Drag Queen Story Hour at B Side of Benson Theatre draws opposition from local and national religious organizations.

Community NewsGuest UserMay 17, 2019community events, reconciliation

Culxr House Hosts Author Heidi Hermanson

Culxr House will have poetry with Heidi Hermanson, author of “Waking to the Dream,” a book and love letter to the Midwest, on Friday, May 10.

Myles A. DavisMay 15, 2019

Solitary Confinement Reform Goes to the Legislature

By Luis E, Jimenez | The legislative bill aims to change procedures and requirements for use of restrictive housing of inmates in Nebraska prison systems.

Guest UserMay 14, 2019

Culxr House Throws an Art Expo

Friday, May 10, Culxr House located at 2417 Burdette Street, will entertain earthlings with “a galaxy of creative fusion.”

Guest UserMay 9, 2019

Wishing for What We Cannot Have Back by Nick Beaulieu

The year 2019 marks a pivotal moment in time for Omaha, Nebraska. We come upon the anniversary of two events that have shaped our city for generations: in 1919, the lynching of Will Brown and in 1969, the police killing of Vivian Strong.

Community NewsGuest UserMay 8, 2019community events, reconciliation

Cinco De Mayo with Ashley Salem

NOISE maker Ashley Salem went to Cinco de Mayo to talk to attendees and learn how the celebration was important to them.

NOISE ReportAshley SalemMay 7, 2019community events, cinco de mayo

NOISE Report - April 29

Omaha 360 & Gang Motives, May 4th Plant Sale
Photo taken by Omaha 360

NOISE ReportGuest UserApril 29, 2019NOISE Report

The Almighty Dollar

By Ashley Salem | You have power, you have a voice, your ideas and contribution matter. I encourage you to use the exchange of money to create the reality you want to see for yourself and future generations.

MindfulnessGuest UserApril 25, 2019

Cavanaugh Presents Differing Option for Juvenile Center

By Luis E. Jimenez | At a town hall meeting Cavanaugh aimed to persuade participants of his “Alternative 2.0” proposal April 22 at North High School.

Community News, Douglas CountyMyles A. DavisApril 25, 2019Juvenile Justice, PoliticsComment

NOISE Report - April 22

Open Meetings Act, City Hall Update, Great Plains Black History Museum

Guest UserApril 22, 2019

Solitary Confinement in Nebraska

Concerned citizen highlight by Luis E. Jimenez; on Solitary Confinement by Paul Fielmann.

NOISE Report - April 15

OPPD Community Solar, Eminent Domain Dismissal, NOISE O.NE Year

Guest UserApril 17, 2019

A Lost Alternative

By Luis E. Jimenez | Latest on Douglas County justice reform and juvenile detention center.

Politics, Douglas CountyMyles A. DavisApril 16, 2019Juvenile Justice, Justice Reform, Local GovernmentComment

Hemp in the Heartland

By Dawaune Hayes | LB 657, the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act, would align state laws with the federal 2018 Farm Bill that legalized the cultivation, harvesting, handling, marketing and processing of hemp, the non-psychoactive form of cannabis. “This is an opportunity for Nebraska to change a lot of things,” said Senator Justin Wayne

Guest UserApril 15, 2019