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Luna Stephens @LunaMStephens

education reporter @owhnews. alum @unl_cojmc. Empathy always.

Joined March 2014
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Luna Stephens@LunaMStephens
7 Jan 2025
My new role as education reporter for @OWHnews is feeling official tonight as I attend my first ever OPS BOE meeting 😄
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Jun 10
We are still fighting for what we deserve, and we are asking you to help us. Let’s make some noise: actionnetwork.org/letters/wa…
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Sharing this ahead of the long night my colleagues and I will spend covering today’s primary…
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May 12
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Lots of new details from Omaha police on yesterday's shooting: omaha.com/news/local/crime-c…

Omaha police identify shooter who injured 4 officers at South Omaha gas station

Omaha police have released the name of the 28-year-old man who injured three officers at a South Omaha gas station.

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Omaha World-Herald@OWHnews
13 Aug 2025
Omaha Public Schools is starting the school year with the most teachers the district has had since 2021, and district data shows support staff numbers are also on the rise. From @LunaMStephens:  omaha.com/news/local/educati…

OPS will start the school year with more teachers as district sees rebound in staffing

Omaha Public Schools is starting the school year with the most teachers the district has had since 2021, and district data shows support staff numbers are also on the rise.

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Omaha World-Herald@OWHnews
23 Jul 2025
Metropolitan CC board member Adam Gotschall tells The World-Herald his actions were “uncalled for” but that he still won’t resign following his censure and dramatic arrest at Tuesday night’s board meeting. From @LunaMStephens:  omaha.com/news/local/crime-c…

Metropolitan CC board member admits actions were 'uncalled for,' but still won't resign after arrest

Metropolitan CC board member Adam Gotschall tells The World-Herald his actions were “uncalled for” but that he still won’t resign following his censure and dramatic arrest at Tuesday night’s board

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Quite a saga at tonight's MCC board meeting... the board voted unanimously to censure and call for board member Adam Gottschall to resign. However, Gottschall refused to resign. He was then arrested on a warrant for a traffic-related offense. omaha.com/news/local/educati…

Metropolitan CC board member arrested on warrant after refusing to resign

After refusing to resign at Tuesday's Metropolitan Community College board of governors meeting, board member Adam Gotschall was arrested on a warrant for a traffic-related offense.

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The Washington County jail confirmed Gottschall was arrested and later released.
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Omaha World-Herald@OWHnews
13 Jun 2025
Protestors planned to march to the site of the College World Series Friday in a demonstration against recent ICE activity. @LunaMStephens has live updates from the scene: omaha.com/news/local/article…

Pro-immigration protesters marched to CWS in downtown Omaha in peaceful demonstration

Protestors in downtown Omaha marched to the College World Series Friday in a demonstration against recent immigration crackdowns in Omaha and beyond.

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There's at least one person who wasn't at all surprised to see John Ewing elected the next mayor of Omaha. 13 years ago, Pastor Cedric Perkins told Ewing he'd be the city's first Black mayor. omaha.com/news/local/governm…

Omaha pastor told John Ewing 13 years ago he'd be the city's first Black mayor. Now he will be

The Rev. Cedric Perkins wasn't surprised to see John Ewing elected as Omaha's first Black mayor Tuesday. Perkins said he saw it coming over a decade ago.

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Omaha World-Herald@OWHnews
14 May 2025
In incomplete election returns, challenger John Ewing held a strong advantage over three-term incumbent Jean Stothert Tuesday in Omaha's race for mayor. From @HenryCordes:  omaha.com/news/local/governm…

John Ewing wins decisive victory over Jean Stothert in race for Omaha mayor

In an election both history-making and stunning, John Ewing knocked off three-term incumbent Jean Stothert on Tuesday to become Omaha’s first elected Black mayor.

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With a nearly 5,000 vote lead ahead of Stothert as of 8:45 p.m., John Ewing says he’s “very confident” he’ll stay in the lead.
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“There just aren’t enough places for children to get high-quality care and an education.” My latest story looking at the struggles families and providers in Omaha are facing: omaha.com/news/local/busines…

Omaha child care providers feel strain of what some call a 'crisis' in Nebraska

A recent report found an 18.5% gap between the amount of child care spaces available in Nebraska and the potential need as providers struggle with staffing and affordability.

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There’s an interesting split between states that have signed and states that are declining to sign. This map from EdWeek gives a good look.
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23 Apr 2025
The Nebraska Department of Education plans to sign a federal certification that it does not use DEI practices, Commissioner Brian Maher said. From @LunaMStephens:  omaha.com/news/state-regiona…
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Omaha World-Herald@OWHnews
23 Apr 2025
The Nebraska Department of Education plans to sign a federal certification that it does not use DEI practices, Commissioner Brian Maher said. From @LunaMStephens:  omaha.com/news/state-regiona…

Nebraska Department of Education plans to sign order saying it doesn't use DEI

The Nebraska Department of Education plans to sign a federal certification that it does not use DEI practices, Commissioner Brian Maher said.

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The Bellevue school board approved changes to the district’s policy on transgender students at last night’s meeting. Superintendent Rippe said threats to federal funding were a main reason. omaha.com/news/local/educati…

Bellevue school district says threats to federal funding led to transgender policy changes

Bellevue's superintendent cited threats to federal funding as a factor in changes to the district’s guidelines on which bathrooms transgender students should use and their participation in sports.

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Here’s a look at the revisions that were made.
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moving to Papillion rn
City of Papillion
@CityofPapillion
1 Apr 2025
Residents should be aware of this new ordinance that takes effect today.
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Julie Anderson@JulieAnderson41
1 Apr 2025
Replying to @LeeUnions
.@owhguild lost five last week. Three were senior reporters with deep sourcing, including our city hall reporter, days before our city election.
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Don’t forget to vote today, Omaha!
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I'm so sorry Steve and the others who were laid off today. Between that and vacant positions Lee is choosing not to fill, we're down to about 7 news reporters at the World-Herald. Sickening.
Steve Liewer@SteveLiewer
25 Mar 2025
I was laid off today after 11 yrs at the Omaha World-Herald & 42 yrs as a reporter. No regrets, but I'll miss my great colleagues!
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