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“Senator says independent state tourism agency is not working and ‘mis-messages’,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO…* Omaha woman fatally struck ex-girlfriend with car amid cheating accusations, detective testifies - from Omaha World-Herald* Four years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Omaha refugees lean on community for support - from KMTV* Former Nebraska Gov. Bob Kerrey resigns from Monolith board after Epstein ties discovered - from KETV

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“Downtown, Midtown Omaha businesses gather for inaugural ‘Streetcar Alliance’ meeting,” reports WOWTALSO…* Omaha tourists ‘stuck’ in Puerto Vallarta after Sunday’s unrest - from KETV* Omaha man sentenced in 2024 shootout that killed innocent bystander - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska accepts responsibility, liability for environmental reviews tied to transportation projects - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Nebraska Supreme Court questions attorney about AI use in court brief,” reports WOWTALSO…* Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford ticketed ahead of careless driving trial - from WOWT* Omaha Lancers fans, staff hope USA hockey’s win sparks new generation of fans, players - from KETV* NU, Clarkson question constitutionality of bill seeking approval of $800M Nebraska Medicine deal - from Nebraska Examiner

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To check out The City of Omaha’s Snow Plow tracker, click here. To listen to the OMAPOD episode on naming snowplows that’s referenced, click here. ALSO…* CHI Health to transform vacant North Omaha building into $14M kitchen facility - from WOWT* Food Bank for the Heartland welcomes celebrity chef judge - from KETV* Advocates say proposal would protect Environmental Trust from ‘death by a thousand cuts’ - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Blowup over Omaha bar’s barber-themed name and decor has landed in court,” reports Nebraska ExaminerTo listen to the OMAPOD episode about this from last summer that’s referenced, click here.ALSO…* Omaha Public Schools faces $50.6 million budget shortfall after state error - from KMTV* Elkhorn family sues DoorDash and Kansas man for the wrongful death of their daughter - from KETV* Southwest Omaha daycare closes abruptly, leaving parents scrambling - from WOWT

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“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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