“A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse,” reports CNN “Where to find Lenten fish fries around Omaha area in 2026,” reports KETVFor more information, and tickets, to the Nebraska Chinese Association Lunar New Year’s Gala: Saturday evening, February 21st, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Orpheum Theater, click here. ALSO…* 14-year-old in hospital after shooting, Omaha Police say - from WOWT* No statewide surprises at Nebraska incumbent filing deadline for 2026 election - from Nebraska Examiner* Second annual ‘Great Dad Joke Off’ helps support local business after battle with cancer - from KETV

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“Council Bluffs River’s Edge Park Set to Expand,” reports Grow OmahaALSO…* Omaha’s first grief center lifting financial burdens - from WOWT* ‘A fantastic opportunity’: La Vista elementary earns $2,500 grant - from KETV* Sarpy County Museum donors demand answers after closure - from KMTV

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Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute.To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here; for the second part, click here; for the third part, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska hands over potentially sensitive voter data to DOJ during legal fight - from Nebraska Examiner* Richard ‘Dick’ Gulizia remembered as instrumental force behind Omaha South alumni association - from Omaha World-Herald* Snow sculptors compete in West Omaha despite warm weather - from WOWT

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“Iowa Bears? Lawmakers Propose Bill for NFL Team,” reports Front Office Sports“Nebraska Is Second Known School With Athletes Investigated Over NIL Deals,” reports Front Office SportsALSO…* Caught on Camera: Trespasser rubs stuffed animal, rummages through dance studio - from KETV* Hazardous liquid drum illegally dumped in Omaha park - from WOWT* Coordination and construction: Nebraska’s biotech future has a hub in Elkhorn - from KMTV

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“‘Love your neighbor’ project seeks to spread Valentine spirit in Lincoln,” reports Nebraska ExaminerFor more information on Omaha’s ‘Year of the Neighbor,’ click here. For more information on Lincoln’s ‘Love Your Neighbor LNK,’ click here. For more information on Certified Welcoming, click here.ALSO…* Police seek tips in northwest Omaha bank robbery - from WOWT* ‘Could be the nail in the coffin’: Omaha Steaks ends foodservice operations, impacting local restaurants - from KETV* New Council Bluffs mayor open to lifting 20-year pit bull ban - from KMTV

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“Legislative committee hears proposals to regulate AI chatbots,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Nebraska bill would raise teacher salary base to 50k, overhauls state education funding system - from KETV* ‘Guest worker permit’ bill draws labor union support, opposition from Nebraska’s labor commissioner - from Nebraska Examiner* Found Vintage Market forced to close as landlord plans to sell building - from KMTV

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“Bellevue takes steps to develop possible ‘Racino,’” reports Grow Omaha.ALSO…* Nebraska mulls temporary firearm seizures for issued protection orders - from Nebraska Examiner* Big Grove Brewery seeks change in Nebraska liquor law to expand offerings - from KETV* Omaha nonprofit helps visually impaired neighbors experience skiing and snowboarding - from KMTV

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The Games of the XXV Winter Olympiad begin with today’s Opening Ceremony.To look at the Team USA Connections Map (presented by Xfinity)(in partnership with Lilly), click here. To listen to the Summer OMA-lympic Games episode referenced, click here. ALSO…* Omaha leaders announce initiative to reverse ‘Brain Drain’ - from WOWT* Sarpy County beer distributors on strike; company aims to ‘crush’ union, Teamsters says - from KETV* Nebraska State Patrol opens new Omaha Troop A headquarters - from Omaha World-Herald

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“Usher Media acquires remainder of NRG Media Omaha,” reports Radio Insight“Nebraska Public Media plans to buy Omaha radio station,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Nebraska bill would give more rights to landlords, causing concerns for tenants - from WOWT* Appropriators deny NU regent claims to state AG about Nebraska Medicine - from Nebraska Examiner* Equestrian students test mind and body in Fort Calhoun - from KMTV

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Kaleb Duncan is the co-founder and co-administrator of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group, and the founder and moderator of the Men of Omaha men’s group.For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here for part one; here for part two.To listen to Kaleb’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, and here for part two.For Kaleb with Sam Nieman on Manifest Omaha: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha officials respond to lawsuit for Civic Auditorium site - from KETV* Osborn, Ricketts navigate ICE stances with funding debate on horizon - from Nebraska Examiner* $103 million Saddle Creek Marketplace project receives go-ahead from Omaha City Council - from Omaha World-Herald

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