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Jessica Wade

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
31
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Oct 1, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Nebraska Public Media
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Jul 6, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Jessica Wade , Senior reporter

    Omaha campaign supports survivors of domestic violence (opens the original)

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    Mayor John Ewing recently announced a city-wide campaign meant to support survivors of domestic violence and educate the community on how to respond to an issue that officials said has claimed four Omaha lives so far this year. Alongside several advocacy leaders, Ewing encouraged Omahans to participate in a monthlong fundraising campaign operated by the Women’s Fund. Donations will be dispersed to partner nonprofits that directly service domestic violence survivors. “To those who are in violent

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · By Jessica Wade , Senior reporter

    Zoning change would require less parking in Omaha. Will it help with affordable housing? (opens the original)

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    A proposed amendment to the City of Omaha’s zoning code would end parking requirements for residential developments. Advocates told City Council members Tuesday that the change would help make housing more affordable. Zeke Rouse, a policy analyst with the organization Spark, cited a study that found a single parking requirement can add anywhere between $5,000 and $50,000 per space to the cost of a residential housing project. He said that cost is often passed on to renters and homeowners. Under

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · By Jessica Wade , Senior reporter and Molly Ashford , Nebraska Public Media

    2nd Congressional District voter guide: Democrats look to regain control of 'blue dot' (opens the original)

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    Nebraska’s most politically diverse House district is in the national spotlight this year as Democrats look to regain control of the so-called “blue dot." Democrats see the retirement of five-term Republican Rep. Don Bacon as a key opportunity to flip a seat as Republicans fight to keep the increasingly Democratic-leaning 2nd Congressional District under GOP control. As of early September, most election prediction models rate the district as leaning Democratic. Bacon carved out a lane for himsel

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · By Jessica Wade , Senior reporter

    New study will investigate Nebraska’s missing Black women and children (opens the original)

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    Ai'Yauna Young was 10 years old when her mother, Camisha Hollis, went missing. She was 14 years old when her father, Marvin Young, was convicted of manslaughter. And she was a junior in high school when her mother was declared legally dead. Her body hasn’t been found. Ai’Yauna Young is now 18. She’s lending her voice and experience to help shape a new initiative in Nebraska. With the backing of recently passed legislation, law enforcement and nonprofit partners are working to improve how missing

  5. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · By Jessica Wade , Senior reporter

    Have a child under 12? The City of Omaha wants to hear about your childcare needs (opens the original)

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    The City of Omaha is calling on parents and guardians with children 12 years old and younger to fill out a survey. The results will help shape the city’s and local nonprofit’s mission to address affordable childcare and early childhood education. Organizers gathered in the mayor’s office Thursday to announce the survey. They said feedback from parents and caregivers will help them to better understand the real challenges families face in finding, affording and accessing childcare that meets thei

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