Ani Schutz
@anischutzz
journalist @siliconprairie, nebraskan, really bad at nyt connections
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New at FFP: Widespread immigration raids came to Nebraska Tuesday, detaining an unknown number of workers employed by at least 3 South Omaha plants. There was confusion inside the plants, and fear and anger outside, as relatives and protesters massed. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF
Too many em dashes? What’s next? too much love? too much joy?
A new child care business initiative is starting in Norfolk to help solve the workforce, child care and economic problems. I loved working on this one. Read my latest for SPN⬇️siliconprairienews.com/2025/06/norfol…
Video from the scene outside Glenn Valley, where some protesters and family members of those detained are now clashing with authorities. Warning: Obscenities are audible. Read our story about widespread South Omaha immigration raids: buff.ly/5nChMLF
Breaking: Roger Garcia, Douglas County commissioner whose district includes South Omaha, is confirming immigration raids happening in at least three locations. Standing outside the JBS Beef plant, he says he’s working with community members to fan out and learn more.
Molli Surdell, standing outside JBS, showed up because video of a man getting recently detained at a West Omaha brunch spot is “seared into” her. “They’re important members of our nation and the Omaha community. I’m just a random person who cares…and is heartbroken.”
An Omaha Police Dept squad car is blocking the east entrance to Glenn Valley Foods in South Omaha, denying access to the plant. A few protesters are gathering across the street after hearing news of a potential ICE raid here on social media.
Flavio, a Glenn Valley Foods worker, told the Flatwater Free Press in Spanish he believes about 50 workers are still inside the plant. Flavio, a US resident, was allowed to leave. He guesses 40 law enforcement agents entered the plant, including some with “DHS” on their uniforms.
Karla Cabrera, whose aunt is a Glenn Valley worker, said her aunt told her by phone that law enforcement rushed in wearing masks. Officers asked those believed to be undocumented to sign a document, but it wasn’t translated into Spanish, leading to anger and confusion.
New at FFP: Widespread immigration raids came to Nebraska Tuesday, detaining an unknown number of workers employed by at least 3 South Omaha plants. There was confusion inside the plants, and fear and anger outside, as relatives and protesters massed. 🔗 buff.ly/5nChMLF
An innovation district is being planned in North Omaha, promising business growth and revitalization. However, many longtime residents worry about transparency, displacement, and whether they will get a real say in what's being built. My Latest -> siliconprairienews.com/2025/06/as-oma…
THATS MY SISTER!!!!
A school record in the 1500m and headed to the NCAA Championship for the first time? It's what she does. 🤷♀️ Berlyn Schutz » 4:11.01 PR
Movin’ on to Saturday’s 1500m finals. 📈 Berlyn Schutz » 4:20.79
Nebraska reported its first measles case since 2017 yesterday. School immunization data shows more and more families are opting out of vaccines — and herd immunity is deteriorating across the state: flatwaterfreepress.org/as-nebraska-re…
How Nebraska’s business ecosystem is learning and leveraging AI - Silicon Prairie News siliconprairienews.com/2025/05/how-ne…
Lee Enterprises continues to gut The Omaha World-Herald — today, they laid off some of the most experienced, well-sourced reporters in the newsroom. Steve is a gem. So are the others who lost their jobs. Shame on @LeeEntNews. There is barely anything left of the news staff.
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!
February was a big month for the Silicon Prairie! 🌟 From funding announcements to AI research and policy changes, startups across the region have been making moves. We rounded up some of the stories that shaped this month.
Movin' on‼️ @BerlynSchutz ran 4:41.24 in the women’s mile to qualify for tomorrow’s final.