Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here.To hear the Monopoly - Omaha Edition suggestions OMAPOD episode, click here.ALSO…* City of Omaha, Crossroads developers to close $38.8 million land deal at former mall site - from Omaha World-Herald* Vaccination rates continue to decline for Nebraska school children - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha City Council passes Climate Action and Resiliency Plan - from KETV

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Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent.For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here.To listen to the first part of Dan’s OMAPOD appearance, click here.ALSO…* Inmate who fatally shot man for waving at girlfriend dies in Omaha Correctional Center - from Omaha World-Herald* Plane passenger is sentenced in Omaha after yelling ‘God is real’ and scuffling with flight crew - from Nebraska Examiner* Former Omaha City Councilman Marc Kraft dies - from KETV

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Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent.For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here.To listen to the first part of Dan’s OMAPOD appearance, click here.ALSO…* Immigrant advocates criticize Pillen’s pledge to follow Trump on deportations - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha firefighters battle large fire in apartment - from KETV* OPD received nearly 800 calls during the ice storm - from KMTV

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Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent.For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here. ALSO…* One of Omaha’s tallest buildings to be converted to housing - from Omaha World-Herald* Pillen, lawmakers celebrate new laws for Nebraska National Guard recruitment and retention - from Nebraska Examiner* A glimpse into electronic GPS monitoring of Nebraska juveniles - from KETV

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Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.ALSO…* ‘Bridging the gap’: Department of Justice mediates discussion with LULAC, Omaha police - from KETV* 2 children, 2 adults hospitalized after apartment fire in Omaha’s Aksarben neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald* Rural Nebraska crash victims say the same man was waiting for them after separate wrecks - from WOWT

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After 21 years country dance club ‘Guitars and Cadillacs’ is reopening in Omaha, reports KMTV.ALSO…* Housing project for combat-injured veterans gains Omaha City Council approval - from Omaha World-Herald* Police investigating robbery of armored vehicle outside Omaha library - from WOWT* Fortenberry seeks two-month delay of re-trial to wait for Trump Justice Department - from Nebraska Examiner

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Update on Light the World Giving Machine returning to Omaha in December…Vending machines that dispense healthcare items installed across Omaha +Omaha bar installs vending machine that dispenses contraceptives, pregnancy tests, reports WOWTALSO…* Nebraska governor’s priorities shift focus from spending and tax changes - from Nebraska Examiner* No bond for teen charged in deadly shooting: Prosecutors say victim was arguing with teen’s mother - from KETV* Omaha Streetcar 2024 Recap: More utility work and construction expected in 2025 - from KMTV

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Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.ALSO…* Omaha’s Howard L. Hawks leaves legacies in higher education, business and philanthropy - from Omaha World-Herald* Rep. Jim Jordan’s letter questions former NE Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s prosecution - from Nebraska Examiner* Elkhorn Public Schools proposes boundary changes for elementary schools - from KETV

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Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.For information on his ‘One Degree of Separation’ art show and reception tonight from 5:30 - 9:00 at The Joslyn Castle Carriage House, click here. ALSO…* Omaha City Council member Aimee Melton will seek reelection in 2025 - from Omaha World-Herald* 2nd Omaha teen gang member sentenced in 2021 murder with high-powered rifle - from WOWT* UNO Goodrich Scholarship Program alum and wife establish program’s first endowed professorship - from Nebraska Examiner

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To check out Spotify’s 2024 ‘Wrapped’, click here.ALSO…* ‘Victimizing vulnerable people’: OPD and DCSO working to combat cryptocurrency scams - from KETV* City selling once-vibrant North Omaha building, looking to offload more empty lots - from WOWT* Gwen’s Gift prepares for sixth year; bringing holiday joy to memory care residents - from KMTV

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