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Nebraska climbs ranks for worst road rage reports KMTV… ALSO…* Nebraska’s 2nd District steps back into presidential spotlight after crazy month - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘It’s a real tearjerker’: Veterans visit the new Vietnam Veteran Memorial for the first time - from KMTV* LULAC leadership, in rare visit to NE, lays plans for pilot program focused on immigrant workers - from Nebraska Examiner

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Kaleb Duncan & Samantha Nieman are the founders and administrators of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group.ALSO…* Has the Long Friendship of Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Reached Its Final Act? - from The New York Times* It’s a Gutschewski family affair in Omaha, where father and 2 sons are grouped in the Korn Ferry tourney - from The Washington Post* Walz Grew Up in Rural Nebraska, Where Finding a Date Was ‘Kind of a Problem’ - from The New York Times

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Susi Amendola is the author of The Centered Heart - to purchase her book, click here.ALSO…* Existing ‘equalization aid’ to schools could be main Nebraska property tax relief vehicle - from Nebraska Examiner* Tornadoes, floods and a pandemic couldn’t quiet the home of Nebraska’s indie rock festival - from Flatwater Free Press* Thief targets Omaha golf stores in hopes of pawning or reselling stolen goods - from KETV

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Kaleb Duncan & Samantha Nieman are the founders and administrators of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group. Kaleb was on OMAPOD last fall talking about Omaha’s most Instagrammable spots… and evolving towards world-bending things…ALSO…* In Omaha visit, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stresses ‘necessary’ American leadership - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn criticizes Kellogg’s closure - from Nebraska Examiner* Coach and faith propel javelin thrower Maggie Malone Hardin to third Olympics - from WOWT

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Erica Lohman is a Company Artist for the American Midwest Ballet, and a choreographer, producer and director. You can check out her show, Of Darkness and Dreams at the Omaha Fringe Festival this weekend - Saturday 8/9 at 6:30, Saturday 8/10 at 5:00 and Sunday 8/11 at 8:00 PM at the Weber Fine Arts Building at UNO, Mainstage Theatre.To get tickets, click here. ALSO…* Proposal could open door to Omaha City Council ousting one of its own - from Nebraska Examiner* Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands receives large donation for Building Great Futures program - from KETV* Omaha family hopes to stop cyberbullying after tragedy - from WOWT

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Susi Amendola is the author of The Centered Heart - to purchase her book, click here.Namaste. ALSO…* Restoration project preserves a bit of Omaha’s Little Italy, coincides with milestone events - from Nebraska Examiner* Neighbors help neighbors through power outage in Bellevue - from KETV* Metro restaurants work to reopen after losing most of their food - from WOWT

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For information on Open Omaha’s open houses, click here. For information on this weekend’s concerts, click here. For information on the Santa Lucia Festival, click here.ALSO…* ‘Not where we want it to be’: Omaha Metro Transit buses missing more stops in 2024 - from KETV* Santa Lucia Festival celebrates its 100th anniversary - from WOWT* Frankie’s Fight: A family’s plea to help their daughter live her best life - from KMTV

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Ancient cultures used to welcome in the new month with sacrifice and celebration. This episode has some proposals on how we in Omaha can try to appease the angry weather Gods at the start of a new month. ALSO…* Gov. Pillen at odds with former Huskers coach Tom Osborne on online sports betting - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo closes part of zoo due to damages sustained from severe storms - from KETV* Douglas County Assessor talks to Bennington neighbors on property valuations - from KMTV

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The “Ernie Chambers Show” X account.Kerry Eddy leaves Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race, endorses Osborn over Fischer - from Nebraska ExaminerRicketts declines debate with Love - from Nebraska ExaminerDrafting errors could leave Gov. Pillen’s property tax relief plan up to $139 million short - from Nebraska ExaminerPillen’s pick for NE top information officer apologizes for controversial email - from Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Omaha city council hears opposition to proposed code of conduct - from KETV* Rezoning of empty Fuddruckers is a glimmer of hope for Elmwood neighbors - from KMTV* Business, local officials line up to oppose Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan - from Nebraska Examiner

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Conagra Brands Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Craig Weiss supplies us with some great information on their participation in the Open Omaha event from Omaha by Design this weekend.For more information on Open Omaha, click here. ALSO…* Ernie Chambers withdraws from North Omaha legislative race - from Nebraska Examiner* National Weather Service upgrades tornado that hit Elkhorn in April - from KETV* Omaha crews work to reopen State Street before school starts - from WOWT

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