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“Husker Athletics Adds Special Events Department,” announces The University of Nebraska-LincolnALSO…* More than 7,600 attend virtual Don Bacon town hall - from KETV* Crystal Rhoades jumps into crowded Nebraska 2nd District field - from Nebraska Examiner* MCC Board of Governors to consider resolution calling on one member to resign - from KMTV

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“‘It’s not personal’: Valley residents initiate recall against mayor and city council president,” reports KETV“Stolen election or following rules? UNO panel tosses student votes, hands presidency to losing slate,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Nebraska trooper halts stolen Amazon van with tactical maneuver in southwest Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* Advocates fear for autistic Nebraska youths as cuts come to Medicaid reimbursement rates - from Nebraska Examiner* OPS’s review of Northwest High School shooting outlines safety improvements - from KMTV

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Top 25 Songs in Omaha on Shazam in the past weekALSO…* Omaha police investigate chase that ends in crash at S. 24th and F St. - from KETV* Plane from Omaha to Detroit diverted to Cedar Rapids due to unruly passenger - from WOWT* Omaha retired educators speaking out about ‘major glitch’ in retirement payment - from KMTV

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LinkedIn Cities on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing US Metros for jobs and new talentWhere does Omaha rank on the list?ALSO…* Don Kleine running again for Douglas County Attorney - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska State Patrol says crash on I-80 leads to law enforcement finding body in vehicle - from KETV* $27M Douglas County juvenile detention center remains vacant, prompting questions about the future of the space - from WOWT

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“Omaha Tribe of Nebraska legalizes, regulates medical and recreational marijuana,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Iowa authorities fault Nebraska prison contractor - from Nebraska Public Media* ‘Very unique project for Omaha’: A look inside at Mutual of Omaha tower progress - from KETV* Retired Navy veteran Kishla Askins joins Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race - from Nebraska Examiner

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Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat.For more information on his campaign, click here.To listen to the first part of the episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska’s US Senators will decide on $9.4B funding cuts from public media, foreign aid - from Nebraska Examiner* We The People: Pioneer Courage Park tells Omaha’s story through statues - from WOWT* Ricketts joins the ranks of well-heeled businessmen buying land in Nebraska - from Nebraska Examiner

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Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat.For more information on his campaign, click here.To listen to the first part of the episode, click here. ALSO…* Fernando’s Omaha says Homeland Security sent subpoena asking for employees’ documentation - from KETV* U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer says she steered $17.5 million to Nebraska in Senate ag funding bill - from Nebraska Examiner* Minnesota Vikings player Harrison Phillips helps train next generation of athletes at new Elkhorn facility - from KMTV

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Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat.For more information on his campaign, click here. ***OMAPOD Note***: The Nebraska Examiner story referenced at 4:05 of this episode is here, and is published as follows: In her statement responding to Cavanaugh’s announcement, Powell didn’t mention the senator by name but said, “Nebraskans deserve better than lip service from career politicians.”ALSO…* Nebraska man pleads guilty to sending top-secret information to person on dating platform - from KETV* Omaha Metro Transit seeking feedback on new policies, additions - from WOWT* Pillen taps school officials, former state senators for Nebraska school funding commission - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Crime Stoppers: Video shows thieves who stole from Omaha Little League,” reports KETVALSO…* ICE says it arrested MS-13 ‘kingpin’ in Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner* Federal freeze on afterschool care leaves Omaha families in limbo - from KMTV* Nebraska Humane Society trying to free up kennels to help shelter dogs in Texas - from KETV

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“Medical cannabis advocate, targeted notary running for Nebraska governor,” reports Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Tim Cavanaugh appointed Douglas County treasurer, filling the rest of Ewing’s term - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha police arrest 45-year-old in death of 54-year-old - from KETV* Community mourns beloved bartender who died unexpectedly at 49 - from KMTV

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