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“Omahan who is U.S. citizen spends two nights in jail on immigration ‘hold,’ drawing criticism,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Man dies, woman wounded in shooting in North Omaha parking lot - from Omaha World-Herald* ‘A new breath of life’: Adams Park unveils new trail system - from KMTV * Rocco’s, Omaha Steaks deliver taste of the College World Series to Louisiana senior home - from KETV

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“We’re co-hosting the College World Series. Public-private partnerships have made it happen,” write Rev. Daniel Hendrickson & Joanne Li in the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Community marches after Omaha man dies in custody, OPD releases new information - from KMTV* Thursday evening stabbing injures man, kills woman - from KETV* How Rosenblatt Stadium made 75 years of Omaha hosting the College World Series possible - from WOWT

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For more information on Omaha’s Comprehensive Plan, click here. For a schedule of upcoming community engagement events and opportunities to have your voice heard, click here. To view Omaha’s current Land Use Map, click here. ALSO…* ‘Struggling to stay afloat’: A new study shows 30,000 Nebraskans will go uninsured if Medicaid cuts pass - from KETV* Woman sentenced for fiery drunk-driving crash that killed 4, including her children - from WOWT* Omaha fire unveils public education engine named for fallen firefighter - from Omaha World-Herald

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“Nebraska Beef Council launches summer beef apparel store,” reports Rural RadioTo check out the store, click here. ALSO…* Court records describe Omaha immigration raid, K-9 unit meets hiding worker, ‘agitated’ protester - from Nebraska Examiner* City Council approves 5-year plan to eliminate poverty in Omaha - from KETV* West Omaha legislative district might see a rematch as Maxwell-Ostdiek launches campaign - from Omaha World-Herald

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“Paul Skenes returns to Omaha for a brief visit to the arena that changed his life,” reports Yahoo! SportsALSO…* Pillen supports locking Nebraska clocks at permanent standard time - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Public Schools to buy land near Westview High for $1.2 million - from Omaha World-Herald* Crossroads groundbreaking: Developers will start construction later this summer - from KMTV

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“Livvy Dunne Turns Heads at LSU’s College World Series Game in Omaha,” reports Men’s Journal‘Omaha softball players mudding baseballs for the CWS’ - from InstagramALSO…* Omaha police praise ‘peaceful protesters’ but officers stay busy late - from Omaha World-Herald* ICE: Most detained Glenn Valley Foods workers being held, processed in North Platte facility - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha nonprofit organization talks about impacts the ICE raid had on families - from KETV

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Destiny Atkins and Shantell Girres are the founders of Gimme the Scoop.Tiffany Gamble is the founder & CEO of Gamble Tech Firm. For more information about this year’s 2025 Pitch Black Finals, click here.For tickets, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode with the other Pitch Black finalists, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska House GOP members vote to cut $9.4B federal funding from foreign aid, NPR, PBS - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘Everybody chips in’: North 24th Street Business Improvement District prepares for Juneteenth parade - from KETV* ‘March to CWS’: Peaceful protest planned Friday after immigration raid Tuesday - from KMTV

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Basi Affia is the owner of Sensi’il Studios.Haji Salad is the Founder & CEO of Patron Senior Living. Fidele Mienso is the COO of the Midlands African Chamber. For more information about this year’s 2025 Pitch Black Finals, click here. For tickets, click here. ALSO…* Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. criticizes worksite raids as Gov. Jim Pillen supports Trump actions - from Nebraska Examiner* CWS 2025: NCAA says there’s no plans to move event out of Omaha - from WOWT* Omaha celebrates 75 years of College World Series with new menu options and stadium upgrades - from KETV

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“Why snake experts gathered in Omaha on their quest for a more universal venom antidote,” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Inside largest ICE workplace operation in Omaha - from NewsNation* Nebraska leaders react to immigration raid in Omaha Tuesday - from KETV* Parents of 19-year-old shot by Douglas County deputy seek answers - from Omaha World-Herald

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Check out the ‘For Sale’ listing for the State Office Building here. ALSO…* ‘One Omaha’: Inauguration held for Omaha’s first Black mayor Monday night - from KETV* ‘A tipping point’: Omaha Police Chief presses Douglas County Sheriff in internal letter - from WOWT* Organizations help City View residents with relocation amid shutdown - from KMTV

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