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Omaha’s Population Is Growing — But the Real Story is Who’s Leaving

Omaha’s Population Is Growing — But the Real Story is Who’s Leaving

by Kacie Ferrazzo | Feb 12, 2026 | Featured Story

The Omaha metro area crossed a major milestone in 2024: a population of more than 1 million people. According to Dr. Josie Schafer, director of the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, that moment was both exciting and revealing....
Proposed Union Omaha Soccer Stadium Takes Step Forward

Proposed Union Omaha Soccer Stadium Takes Step Forward

by Isaiah Ang | Feb 9, 2026 | Featured Story

The Union Omaha soccer stadium project took a major step forward last week with the Omaha Planning Board’s approval of Tax Increment Financing. Recently, the city approved a purchase agreement with Union Pacific to buy the site north of 11th & Cuming Street for...
Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Brain Gain Initiative with Mayor Ewing

Greater Omaha Chamber Announces Brain Gain Initiative with Mayor Ewing

by Grow Omaha Staff | Feb 7, 2026 | Featured Story

The Greater Omaha Chamber released its 2025 Annual Report this week and unveiled the findings of two major new reports: the Brain Drain and Perception Study and the Future Ready Workforce Study, conducted in partnership with Lightcast and DCI. Together, the findings...
Mutual of Omaha Skyscraper Nears Final Height

Mutual of Omaha Skyscraper Nears Final Height

by Grow Omaha Staff | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured Story

Mutual of Omaha’s downtown headquarters building at 14th & Farnam Street is nearing its final height of 677 feet, solidifying the tower’s presence atop the city’s skyline. The shear core is now complete to the top of the building, with steel erection around the...
Census Data Show Less Nebraska Brain Drain Except One Key Demographic

Census Data Show Less Nebraska Brain Drain Except One Key Demographic

by Nebraska Examiner | Feb 2, 2026 | Featured Story

by Cindy Gonzalez, Nebraska Examiner “Brain drain” is loosening its grip on Nebraska, although some new Census data shows positive strides likely are more evident among freshly minted college graduates than young talent with more experience. The most recent...
Competing States Surge Past Nebraska in Developing Sports Facilities

Competing States Surge Past Nebraska in Developing Sports Facilities

by Kacie Ferrazzo | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured Story

Youth sports has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry nationwide, but several Nebraska sports leaders say the state lacks enough modern facilities to keep pace — limiting opportunities for athletes and reducing potential tourism and economic impact. Developers...
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