Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN.For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here.For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here.ALSO…* Osborn hosts nine town halls, no debates with Sen. Fischer - from KETV* Creighton University’s law school receives largest gift in 120-year history, $9.7M - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘I hope’: Years later, West Lanes Bowling waits for Crossroads redevelopment - from KMTV

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Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN. For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here.For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here. ALSO…* FBI Omaha to begin wearing bodycams as protocol changes - from WOWT* ‘Be out loud about mental health’: Omaha police co-responders see rise in call volume - from KETV* Omaha board peppers developers with questions about project in line for $90M in state funds - from Nebraska Examiner

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Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha.For information and tickets to her upcoming ‘Conscious Collections’ event, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska congressional leaders put pressure on Gov. Jim Pillen to return the state to ‘winner-take-all’ - from KETV* More than 60 NE entities show unified front to update laws, state policies that help immigrants - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha artist celebrates Latin-American heritage through colorful mural - from WOWT

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EPPLEY AIRFIELD EXPANDS DINING AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE.OMAPOD UPGRADES THE UPGRADE. ALSO…* Outside groups ramp up advertising in Bacon-Vargas race in Nebraska’s 2nd District - from Nebraska Examiner* 3 of 6 boys accused of killing Uber driver in Omaha bound over to district court for trial - from KETV* A local nonprofit is working with UNO to study bats in Omaha and how they use backyard habitats - from KMTV

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Erin Hartley is Daybreak Anchor for WOWT.To listen to the first part of Erin’s OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Omaha families voice frustration over maintenance of local cemetery - from WOWT* ‘That’s concerning’: Nebraska’s child welfare report shows disturbing uptick - from KETV* Concerned parents speak out at OPS board meeting after school shooting - from KMTV

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Erin Hartley is Daybreak Anchor for WOWT. To watch Erin’s story on the passing of the no-kill animal shelter Hearts United for Animals founder Carol Wheeler that’s discussed in this episode, click here.To watch her story on the ‘Play for Paige’ Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Paige Roessner, click here. ALSO…* City of Omaha taking public input for the next master plan - from WOWT* Flood, Blood trade accusations of extreme views during 1st Congressional District debate - from Nebraska Examiner* Mini Marathon raises awareness for hereditary cancers - from KMTV

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Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha.For information and tickets to her upcoming ‘Conscious Collections’ event, click here.ALSO…* Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert vetoes City Council resolution on firefighter funding - from Omaha World-Herald* Lawsuit filed in anticipation of Nebraska medicinal marijuana ballot initiatives’ certification, alleging fraud - from WOWT* Meet Mochi: Omaha Fire’s new Facility Support Dog bringing comfort to firefighters - from KMTV

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Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha. For information and tickets to the ‘Conscious Collections’ event discussed in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Omaha Northwest High shooting suspect was bullied, according to public defender - from WOWT* RFK Jr. withdraws from Nebraska’s presidential race; five other candidates confirmed - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Police served more no-knock warrants last year than prior two years - from KETV

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The Joslyn is reimagined… and reopened!ALSO…* Security becomes focal point after teen was shot in Omaha school - from WOWT* Outside group buying statewide ad to boost Preston Love Jr. - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County Historical Society in turmoil amid staff turnover, building issues, ex-employees allege - from Flatwater Free Press

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Penelope Flowers is a comedian, performing artist and visual artist.ALSO…* ‘Absolutely not’: Don Kleine stands by decision to not appoint special prosecutor in recent case - from KMTV* Omaha neighborhood association connecting local candidates and voters - from WOWT* UNL grows enrollment for first time since 2017, adding to systemwide enrollment growth - from Nebraska Examiner

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