Zedeka Poindexter & Gina Tranisi are Co-Executive Directors of the Nebraska Writers Collective. ALSO…* Multistate, Nebraska-led lawsuits target California and EPA emission regulations - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha streetcar update: Vehicle builder approved, bridge work needed - from KETV* Nikko Jenkins asking Nebraska for mental health study to challenge death sentence - from WOWT

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John Dechant is an author and President of Legacy Preservation Publishing. ALSO…* At least one person hurt in gunfire at south Omaha Cinco de Mayo festival - from KETV* A Centennial Celebration: Offutt Air Force Base marks special milestone - from KMTV* Nebraskans search out rare Northern Lights display - from Nebraska Examiner

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Greg “The Outdoor Guy” Wagner is always in season. And right now, so are morel mushrooms. And wild asparagus! He tells us all about how and where to find them…and what to do with ‘em when we do!ALSO…* Fortenberry charged again for lying after 2016 fundraiser collected foreign funds - from Nebraska Examiner* Busby’s Journey: Unsheltered homelessness is surging in Omaha. Can one man and his dog find refuge? - from Flatwater Free Press* Omaha, Lincoln students named Presidential Scholars - from Omaha World-Herald

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Dr. Mary Bolin is Professor Emeritus in the University Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a guest lecturer in the School of Information at San José State University.And, also - my cousin! ALSO…* Governor, AG, NE bankers launch fund to target human trafficking - from KETV* Signatures being gathered seeking to stop Nebraska’s revamped school choice law - from Nebraska Examiner* Conservatory at Lauritzen Gardens closing for updates: What visitors should know - from KMTV

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Dave Webber is a Hall of Fame broadcaster and the host of Omaha Everyday on WOWT.ALSO…* Elkhorn tornado relief funds approved by Omaha city council - KETV* Omaha Housing Authority CEO responds to Underwood Tower complaints - from WOWT* Construction on Mutual of Omaha headquarters is on track despite recent storms - from KMTV

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Dylan Oakes Rohde is the founder/owner of The Backline Comedy Theatre.For information about the Omaha Comedy Fest, click here. ALSO…* OPS boosts pay for some educators at cost of $34.8 million - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses foster care abuse case against DHHS, expands immunity - from Nebraska Examiner* Air National Guard deployed to assist law enforcement in Washington County - from KMTV

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Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha. For information on the 2024/25 Season, click here.ALSO…* Pillen’s property tax road show targets possible yes votes - from Nebraska Examiner* St. Patrick’s Catholic Church continues to assist Elkhorn victims - from WOWT* Blair family receives tornado assistance from hometown NFL player - from KMTV

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Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha. For information on El último sueño de Frida y Diego, click here.For tickets, click here.ALSO…* Mayor seeks to redistribute funds to local families impacted by tornado - from KMTV* Creighton opens $24 million Jesuit residence hall - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha immigrant history museum event aims to ‘set the record straight’ on Cinco de Mayo - from Nebraska Examiner

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Rashod Vaughn wanted a whirlwind of publicity when he released his mixtape comedy album ‘Just My Thoughts’ last Friday. He got a whirlwind…that hurt the publicity. ALSO…* Midland University associate AD charged with sexual assault - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha officials last year gave green light to 23 projects that represent $129 million in TIF loans - from Nebraska Examiner* Blair widow finds peace after disaster - from KETV

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Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. ALSO…* Pillen deploys Nebraska National Guard to assist with storm recovery, security - from Nebraska Examiner* Elkhorn brothers return home, recall cartwheeling through the air after being sucked into the tornado - from KETV* Elkhorn church helping reunite tornado victims with lost keepsakes - from WOWT

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