• Latina mothers in Nebraska join local police to make life safer for children with disabilities

    Corazones Azules was founded two years ago as a way for Latina mothers in Schuyler to share the joys and challenges of raising disabled children. Now, they have helped raise thousands of dollars to fund a safety program.

  • Immigrant farmers often can’t get federal grants to start businesses. So, these nonprofits are helping

    When it comes to starting a farm or food business, many Latino immigrant farmers experience difficulty qualifying and applying for financial assistance.

  • Salaries are not keeping pace with housing costs in the Midwest, especially in Lincoln

    A new report shows the increasing divide between paychecks and the price of buying and renting across the country. The gap is especially high in Nebraska’s capital city.

  • Growing local food businesses in the Midwest is at the heart of a new grant program

    Partners and collaborators will provide mentorship and technical assistance to local food producers and farmers in six states with an eye to tackling food scarcity.

  • Nebraska cooling centers open to provide relief as summer heats up

    Latinos are more likely to die from heat on the job than non-Latinos, and are 21% more likely to live in urban heat islands.