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“American Passenger Blocked From Leaving Federal Hantavirus Quarantine,” reports The New York Times ALSO…* Omaha leaders see $120M transformation of Malcolm X Omaha birthsite as global destination - from Nebraska Examiner* Jennie Edmundson, Acadia to open 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs - from Omaha World-Herald* Affidavit: Omaha woman allowed home to be used in sex-for-money operation - from KMTV

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“Omaha could host next year’s Women’s Volleyball Championships,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Omaha cyclist hit by truck joins Ride of Silence to advocate for bike safety - from KMTV* New Joslyn Castle cafe will provide training for Munroe-Meyer Institute students - from Omaha World-Herald* Phony landlord targets potential renters in Omaha rental scam - from WOWT

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“Generation Diamond Celebrates 10 Years of Impact in South Omaha, Expands Tattoo Removal Service For Those Re-Entering Society,” reports KCSRALSO…* One hospitalized after crash on Hwy 75 in Omaha - from WOWT* Water usage, quality reviewed as Lower Platte South NRD updates groundwater plan for the first time since 1995 - from KMTV* DLR Group co-founder Roubal left lasting engineering legacy - from Omaha World-Herald

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Nebraska Supreme Court suspends Omaha attorney over AI use, reports WOWT‘Barber Shop’ bar changes name to Censored Shop, reports Nebraska ExaminerNebraska, Iowa’s top baby names for 2025, reports KETVTo listen to the OMAPOD episode ‘Hallucinations at the NE Supreme Court’ that’s referenced, click here. To listen to ‘Blackstone’s Bar(-Bar) vs. Barbers Board Battle,’ click here. ALSO…* Douglas County Sheriff’s Office fires deputy over policy violation - from KETV* Former Omaha city employee changes plea in connection to trafficking case - from WOWT* North High School’s engineering program earns highest national recognition from career academy coalition - from KMTV

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“Doctor in Omaha isolation says he’s being monitored after testing positive for hantavirus,” reports KETVALSO…* Nebraska primaries indicate which Omaha-area legislative races may be closest in November - from Omaha World-Herald* North Omaha diagnostic lab wins $52,000 prize to expand access to testing - from KMTV* Two Creighton coaches to be honored as Face on the Barroom Floor - from WOWT

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2026 Nebraska Primary Election Results: Senate, governor’s race, congressional seats, and more - from KETVALSO…* Evnen out as secretary of state - from Nebraska Public Media* Omaha City Council considers new ticket scalping, noise rules ahead of College World Series - from WOWT* Florence Mill owner sees possibilities as OJ’s demolition clears the way for growth - from KMTV

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Ryan Wilkins is a litigation and employment attorney and the co-founder and administrator of the popular Blue Dot Energy Facebook group.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska secretary of state announces election security task force - from WOWT* Douglas County Sheriff’s Office releases body camera footage of South O shootout - from Omaha World-Herald* ICE puts ankle monitor, restrictions on Catholic deacon beloved by Nebraska clergy & Guatemalans - from Nebraska Examiner

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Ryan Wilkins is a litigation and employment attorney and the co-founder and administrator of the popular Blue Dot Energy Facebook group. To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, click here.ALSO…* Will NE-02 Democratic field come together after heated primary? - from Nebraska Examiner* One injured in cutting near Fontenelle Park in North Omaha - from WOWT* Ashland winery hit by worst frost owners have ever seen, about 30% of crop damaged - from KMTV

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To experience - online or in person - the ‘We Make Omaha’ Future Lab, click here.To listen to the OMAPOD episode referenced on the Growth & Development survey, click here.ALSO…* Kyle Loftis, Omaha-area founder of street racing media company 1320Video, dies at 43 - from Omaha World-Herald* Safety, property loss concerns at odds over Nebraska Highway 92 expansion - from KETV* Nebraska approves turnback tax to help fund Union Omaha soccer stadium - from WOWT

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Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska.For more information on her campaign, click here.To find your polling place, sample ballot and other voter information for Douglas County, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three.To listen to her second appearance: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to her third appearance, click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Dele Davis named priority candidate for UNMC Chancellor - from Omaha World-Herald* Black, Brown & Red Coalition hosting candidate forum in South Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner* Union Pacific Museum to feature Louisiana Purchase Proclamation as first phase of new exhibit - from KETV

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