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“Over 100 new Nebraska laws will take effect Wednesday,” reports KOLNALSO…* Nebraska congressman helps Eppley Airfield secure $7 million for international expansion - from KETV* Omaha cyclists applaud 108th St. road diet while neighbors question changes - from WOWT* Historic children’s nonprofits in Council Bluffs, Omaha merge operations - from KMTV

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“Here’s a guide to pumpkin patches near Omaha offering fall-themed fun,” reports the Omaha World-HeraldTo hear Kelsey Vala Donovan on OMAPOD: Part one, click here… Part two, click here… ALSO…* Nebraska Republican Party will no longer endorse in GOP-on-GOP races - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘They aren’t covering anything’: Fremont woman says Horizon Biofuels officials denied her claim after explosion - from KETV* Makayla Danner, longtime Omaha prosecutor, seeks Douglas County Attorney post - from Nebraska Examiner

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To check out the Forbes list of ‘Best Employers By State’ - click here. To peruse the full Forbes List Directory - click here. ALSO…* First-of-its-kind study describes how vulnerable people can become trafficking victims in Nebraska - from Omaha World-Herald* Senator calls push for legislative hearing ‘premature’ on Nebraska-ICE prison plans - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska will see tougher speeding fines starting next week - from WOWT

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To cast your vote for the Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska, click here. ALSO…* ‘It was a long journey’: Omaha police make arrest in 2019 cold case - from KETV* Bellevue Bay foundation work expected to begin this fall - from KMTV* Omahans in Sicily, Italy build upon ‘sister city’ ties with Carlentini - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged,” report WOWTALSO…* Omaha City Council hears heated debate over dropping ‘DEI’ language to avoid Trump’s ire - from Omaha World-Herald* Parent raises concern after non-student enters North High campus - from KMTV* Council Bluffs Community Schools Board discusses gender identity policy relating to non-discrimination policy - from KETV

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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 listen to the first part of Kishla’s OMAPOD episode, click here. ALSO…* Pillen, Kleine highlight LB 530 changes, defend detaining teens as young as 11 - from Nebraska Examiner* OPPD shares benefits of new smart meters for customers - from WOWT* Omaha neighbors organize bus trip to support Saddle Creek businesses during construction - from KMTV

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Jerry Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group and the author of Eat Sh*t & Smile: Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life.For more information, and to purchase the book, click here.To listen to the first part of Jerry’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha police order autopsy for man found dead in Benson area - from Omaha World-Herald* Former Nebraska lawmaker Tony Vargas launches bid for Douglas County treasurer - from Nebraska Examiner* Ukrainian refugees in Elkhorn ‘in limbo’ on immigration status as they celebrate country’s independence - from KETV

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Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here.For tickets, click here.For more information on The Lane Thomas Foundation, click here.To listen to the first part of Justin’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska DHHS made Medicaid payments for 13 dead people in March - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘The house always wins’: Nebraska leaders determined to get handle on ‘skill games’ - from Flatwater Free Press* Omaha city prosecutor Makayla Danner running for Douglas County Attorney - from KETV

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Natalie Hogge is Co-Founder and Creative Director of NeXT Foundation.For more information on the ‘An Enchanted Evening’ fundraiser, click here.For tickets, click here. (**special** - art professionals & student tickets: $75)For more information on the NeXT Foundation, click here.To listen to the first part of Natalie’s OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* 4 arrested, 4 wanted in connection to gravesite thefts in Omaha metro - from WOWT* Trio of thieves terrorizes restaurant workers - from KETV* South Omaha missing 12-year-old Indigenous girl, family fears she was lured by an online predator - from KMTV

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Jerry Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group and the author of Eat Sh*t & Smile: Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life. For more information, and to purchase the book, click here.ALSO…* Designers, models drop out of Omaha Fashion Week after statement on alleged hate symbol jacket - from Omaha World-Herald* Residents at Bellevue hotel scramble to find housing as nonprofits assist - from WOWT* Omaha priest appointed new bishop of Jefferson City by Pope Leo XIV - from KMTV

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