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“Omaha Police Department cleared to expand drone program,” reports DroneXLALSO…* Bellevue police confirm officer arrested for assault in Douglas County - from KETV* Burned Omaha home creates eyesore for neighbors months after fire - from WOWT* Council Bluffs mayor faces two city council members in bid for fourth term - from KMTV

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“Nebraska K-9s injured in line of duty newly authorized for EMS care, transportation,” reports the Nebraska Examiner“Nebraska casinos keep posting record monthly revenues. Is it enough to provide meaningful property tax relief?” asks Nebraska Public Media ALSO…* Former Nebraska state senator Brett Lindstrom announces campaign for Congress - from KETV* 2 officers injured, 2 arrested after police respond to crash in North Omaha - from WOWT* Omaha zoo closes Stingray Beach to investigate deaths of multiple creatures - from Omaha World-Herald

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Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine.To listen to Part One of Sarah’s OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Nearly 1,800 Nebraska inmates are newly eligible for parole. Here’s how programs are getting ready - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska abortions rise 7% same year voters cement restrictions - from Nebraska Examiner* 54-year-old woman faces multiple charges including ongoing child endangerment - from KETV

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“Nebraska auditor claims tens of thousands of dollars improperly paid to state workers, some dead,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerFor a list of 4th of July celebrations around the Omaha area, click here. For a Fireworks Cleanup Guide from Keep Omaha Beautiful, click here. ALSO…* Omaha teen who terrorized women at Memorial Park receives safety plan - from WOWT* ‘It overstayed its welcome’: Sinkhole still causing concern near 16th and Farnam - from KETV* Pillen approves Nebraska emergency medical cannabis regulations, applications now sought - from Nebraska Examiner

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Matt Fujan, Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo, previews this year’s convention, coming to the Mid-America Center, July 11 - 13th. For more information and tickets to OCon Expo 2025, click here.To listen to Matt’s OMAPOD appearance from last year: click here for Part I; click here for Part II. ALSO…* Omaha councilman reportedly considering Congressional run - from WOWT* Nebraska’s largest public housing agency sues state over new eviction counsel law - from Nebraska Examiner* 55th Wing Airmen to deploy to Australia - from KETV

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Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine.For more information on Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon again in middle of fight for big Trump bill - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Archbishop McGovern receives pallium from Pope Leo XIV - from KETV* Warren Buffett announces $6 billion in donations to five foundations - from WOWT

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For more information on tonight’s Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show featuring Ringo Starr, click here. ALSO…* How a Nebraska immigration raid tied to an identity theft investigation unfolded - from NBC News * Last of 7 suspects in Omaha stolen firearms case sentenced - from WOWT* Nebraska commission approves emergency medical cannabis regulations - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on taxpayers’ dime,” reports KOLNRead the full State Auditor Report - here.ALSO…* John Cavanaugh launches campaign for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from KMTV* Prosecutors say drug deal led to teenager getting shot during last day of College World Series - from KETV* Gov. Pillen signs bill into law targeting foreign governments - from WOWT

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Check out Miss Cassette’s ‘Revisiting North 96th Street’ investigation on My Omaha Obsession here. The $5.25 million-dollar listing for 318 N. 96th St. The $2.5 million-dollar listing for 412 N. 96th St. ALSO…* Commissioners hold SOG grant until agencies discuss communication tactics - from KMTV* Gov. Jim Pillen announces resignation of Nebraska’s top economic developer, K.C. Belitz - from Nebraska Examiner* Sarpy County Sheriff opening new precinct in Gretna - from KETV

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“Omaha ice cream truck driver arrested for sexual assault of a minor,” reports KETVALSO…* Omaha police make arrests in early June homicide case - from WOWT* State senator John Cavanaugh’s 2nd District bid endorsed by former US Senators, others - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County officials consider Opvee, longer-lasting antidote for opioid overdoses - from KMTV

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