The Midlands African Chamber’s Pitch Black competition finals are Saturday, June 29th, at the Harper Center at Creighton University. For tickets, click here.In today’s Part II of meeting the finalists, we welcome (back) to the show, Mark Wong of the free drink app, Tippl and meet Breonna Kellogg from Caring Expertise Homecare.ALSO…* State of the City: Ranked #1 City to move to, crime is down & $3 Million raised for tornado victims - from KMTV* Joe Biden reelection campaign hires Nebraska organizers - from Omaha World-Herald* West Dodge Expressway closures planned for OPPD line work - from WOWT

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Midlands African Chamber CEO Karine Sokpoh & 2024 Pitch Black Finalist Rodney Bennett, CEO & Owner of SunFlare Brands, stop by to chat about this year’s pitch competition and the upcoming finals - for tickets, click here. ALSO…* ‘Support Our Schools Nebraska’; last-minute push for signatures before July - from WOWT* Nebraska GOP pushes unity after primary fights with incumbents; delegates disagree - from Nebraska Examiner* Papillion eighth grader who drown ‘was an awesome son,’ his father says - from Omaha World-Herald

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Lauren Martin - Partnerships, Amplify Arts - tells us all about the incredible, unprecedented opportunity for local artists for the Omaha Central Public Library. For information on applying for a permanent public art display, click here.ALSO…* Omaha’s county, for one year, surges to fastest growing economy in the U.S. - from Flatwater Free Press* Opportunity Scholarships Act repeal is pulled from ballot after LB1402 adopted - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha ceremony marks milestone for new children’s behavioral health center - from Omaha World-Herald

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Todd Brooks is a director, actor, musician, playwright, producer and marketing maven with a love of commercial jingles and the stage.For information and tickets to A Chorus Line at the Chanticleer Community Theater over in Council Bluffs, click here. ALSO…* Douglas County Republican Party chair resigns one day after primary election - from KETV* Dan Osborn spurns Democrats, other parties whose help he sought in Senate race - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Police highlight new investigative unit helping solve homicides - from WOWT

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Joel Semler is a 59-year-old tradesman by day… and a (primarily) prop-based comedian by night. ALSO…* Nebraska Primary Election results: Senate races, congressional seats and more - from KETV* Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws on mental health - from WOWT* NE officials say voting went mostly smoothly in state’s first election requiring voter ID - from Nebraska Examiner

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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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