Jessica Wade, Omaha World-Herald

Jessica Wade

Omaha World-Herald

Omaha, NE, United States

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Past articles by Jessica:

Plans for Omaha Public Library continue with partnership from philanthropic group

Omaha's public library system has seen transformative changes in the past year. More are on the way. → Read More

Housing affordability plan to come before City Council again on Tuesday

Omaha's housing affordability action plan will again come before City Council members for discussion Tuesday. → Read More

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert to host series of Town Halls in November

The community meetings will be the first held by Stothert since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. → Read More

Significant structural issues contributed to delayed opening of Omaha library

The city is on track to spend about $10 million on a new library branch and an administration building. → Read More

Check out the new features at Omaha's Gene Leahy Mall

Public art, a modern playground and a new dog park are among the amenities in the recently reopened Gene Leahy Mall. → Read More

New Omaha Streetcar Authority scheduled to meet next week

The authority was created to handle the design, maintenance and eventual operation of Omaha's proposed streetcar system. It will meet next week for the first time. → Read More

Omaha voters will consider $260.3 million in bonds on election day

Omaha voters will determine the approval of $260.3 million in general obligation bonds Tuesday. → Read More

Sarpy County to dedicate street in honor of Cpl. Daegan Page

A street in Sarpy County will be dedicated to Marine Cpl. Daegan Page who was killed last summer in Afghanistan. → Read More

Omaha zoo reveals name of its newest baby elephant

The elephant received his name from a donor who won the naming rights at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium’s fundraiser. → Read More

Omaha woman charged after 45 dead animals found in her home

In an affidavit, investigators described a garage with solid rabbit waste several inches high and a basement with abundant dog feces and mold. → Read More

Omaha autism activist remembered as 'a strong voice for the voiceless'

Janine Brooks "was doing things constantly for everyone and anyone," said her sister, Jeanette Herron. → Read More

Omaha turns out to honor return of Marine Cpl. Daegan Page

Thousands are expected to turn out in honor of Marine Cpl. Daegan Page Friday. Here's a rundown of the planned procession. → Read More

Co-founder of Vala's Pumpkin Patch dies after heart attack

Jan Vala "was unfailingly kind and so well-loved by everyone who knew her," he family wrote. → Read More

14-year-old boy killed, 4 people injured in 2 North Omaha shootings Tuesday

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured in two North Omaha shootings that occurred less than two hours apart Tuesday. → Read More

Omaha City Council sworn in; Stothert starts third term as mayor

Pete Festersen was elected council president, and Vinny Palermo will serve as vice president. → Read More

Man fatally shoots himself in downtown Omaha Friday

A man fatally shot himself in downtown Omaha Friday night. → Read More

6 men linked to drug-trafficking ring based out of Omaha restaurant sentenced

Several FBI confidential sources made numerous buys of cocaine from employees of El Catrin, the U.S. attorney said. → Read More

Another COVID variant reaches Nebraska; officials stress importance of vaccinations

Nebraska officials have confirmed a Lancaster County case of the B.1.617 variant, which originated in India. → Read More

Omaha zoo plants its 4 millionth tree in Madagascar on Arbor Day

The 4 millionth tree comes after 12 years of reforestation efforts focused on providing habitat for lemurs. → Read More

Nebraska and Iowa congressional members react to Biden's address to Congress

Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers issued statements Wednesday reacting to President Joe Biden's first joint address to Congress. → Read More