Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian and improviser who stars in, wrote and co-directed (along with director Tony Bonacci) the short film Cry Night - World Premiering at the Omaha Film Festival tonight (Friday, March 14th) as part of Shorts Block 6 at 8:25 PM at Aksarben Cinema - Screen 4.For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. To listen to Tony Bonacci’s previous OMAPOD appearance: Part one on his feature film, The Headliner, here… Part two on Omaha’s film scene and working with bands, here.ALSO…* ‘Much more dangerous’: Local officials warn of new strain of fentanyl in Omaha - from KETV* Nebraska Judiciary Committee hears testimony on 3 bills related to juvenile justice - from WOWT* In search of revenue, Nebraska may turn to taxes on candy, pop, tobacco, services - from Omaha World-Herald

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Evan Matthews is director and Nicole Swinford is the screenwriter of Motherland, which will have its World Premiere at the Omaha Film Festival on Friday, March 14th at 5:30 PM at Aksarben Cinema, screen 6.For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.ALSO…* Omaha spree killer Nikko Jenkins tells court to carry out death penalty - from WOWT* University lab, state officials on ‘high alert’ for bird flu - from KETV* Omaha’s Blackstone neighborhood to see new apartment project - from Omaha World-Herald

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Amy Byer Shainman is an Advocate-Author and Executive Producer/Producer of the film Love, Danielle.Love, Danielle will be playing at the Omaha Film Festival on Sunday, March 16th at Aksarben Cinema - screen 5 - at 11:45 AM.For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.ALSO…* Developer plans to build 6 new homes in Aksarben at 56th and Frances - from KMTV* Nebraska lawmakers advance two competing daylight saving-related bills - from WOWT* ‘Rare’ Nebraska state statute you can use if liquor retailers are unkept - from KETV

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David Grover is President of Falcon Grove Productions and a producer of Psychonaut.Psychonaut will be playing at the Omaha Film Festival - Aksarben Cinema screen 6 - on Wednesday, March 12th at 5:45 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.ALSO…* Bill to prevent local rent controls in Nebraska moves a step forward, with certain exceptions - from Nebraska Examiner* Ralston chamber, small businesses come together to help Lemon Tree Cafe after fire - from KMTV* Work begins to alleviate traffic congestion at busy Elkhorn intersection - from WOWT

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For more information and tickets to the 2025 Omaha Film Festival, click here. ALSO…* A new twist in $90M Omaha airport area business park plan gets mixed reaction - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha men’s basketball earns program’s first NCAA tournament appearance - from KETV* Aksarben Suites, designated as ‘blighted’ prompts future development discussions - from KMTV

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For information about the Husker Games on April 26th in Lincoln, click here.ALSO…* ‘Not normal’: Democratic mayoral hopeful irked that party leaders communicated with GOP challenger - from Flatwater Free Press* Labor groups ring alarms over proposed changes to Nebraska minimum wage, paid sick leave law - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska state budget proposes $11 million in cuts at UNMC, which would hurt many programs - from KETV

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“Stothert keeps big lead in campaign fundraising in race for mayor” + “Omaha mayoral candidates point fingers claiming opponents’ campaign contributions are unethical,” reports KETVALSO…* Family of Cpl. Daegan Page responds to news of suspected terrorist’s arrest - from WOWT* Gov. Pillen hopeful $500 million in federal grants heading to Nebraska - from KETV* Nebraska lawmaker pushes to overhaul elections, early voting over integrity concerns - from Nebraska Examiner

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General Services Administration ‘Non-core property list’ here.DOGE ‘Wall of Receipts’ database here.ALSO…* Man charged in fatal Omaha stabbing, held without bond - from WOWT* Roundabout coming to busy intersection in Elkhorn - from KMTV* Students and others ask Nebraska lawmakers to save state-funded internship program - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Omaha man raises concern about message on vanity license plate,” reports WOWTALSO…* Omaha police search for possible victims in federal sex trafficking investigation - from KETV* Nebraska lawmakers asked to restore funding for Chief Standing Bear museum, lake projects - from Nebraska Examiner* Planners using data, community input to create safer roads in Omaha - from WOWT

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“Your Kid Got Into College. Does She Need a ‘Bed Party’?” reports the New York Times“Omaha’s Chancellor Popped Out of a Trash Can With The AEW Title Belt To Celebrate The Hoops Team Winning Its Conference,” reports Barstool Sports“Mt. Crescent unveils name change as ski season nears end,” reports WOWT“Nebraska DED awards $414k to groups for recruiting out-of-state talent,” reports Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* New Omaha city council candidate alleges ‘political terrorism’ as yard set ablaze overnight - from KETV* Nebraska’s Bacon, on ‘60 Minutes,’ says Trump wrong to appease Putin - from Nebraska Examiner* Man charged with killing Sarah Root in ‘16 DUI crash captured - from KMTV

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