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Rashod Vaughn wanted a whirlwind of publicity when he released his mixtape comedy album ‘Just My Thoughts’ last Friday. He got a whirlwind…that hurt the publicity. ALSO…* Midland University associate AD charged with sexual assault - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha officials last year gave green light to 23 projects that represent $129 million in TIF loans - from Nebraska Examiner* Blair widow finds peace after disaster - from KETV

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Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. ALSO…* Pillen deploys Nebraska National Guard to assist with storm recovery, security - from Nebraska Examiner* Elkhorn brothers return home, recall cartwheeling through the air after being sucked into the tornado - from KETV* Elkhorn church helping reunite tornado victims with lost keepsakes - from WOWT

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Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. The photo above is taken from his viral GoPro video that you can see in full here.If you’re looking to help with the relief efforts, our friends at SHARE Omaha are compiling ways to support tornado relief here.ALSO…* 2 arrested on suspicion of attempted looting near Elkhorn - from Omaha World-Herald* Gov. Pillen outlines Nebraska’s local, federal next steps following ‘war zone’ tornadoes - from Nebraska Examiner* Elkhorn dog survives tornado, kennel he was in flies four blocks - from KMTV

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Carmen Steele, Senior Manager, Communications, for United Way of the Midlands joins us to tell you how you can aid tornado relief via the Nebraska & Iowa Tornado Relief Fund.Click here to donate.Or call: 402.522.7962Or text: TORNADO24 to 41444To register for cleanup volunteering opportunities on the volunteer platform, go to uwmidlands.galaxydigital.com ALSO…* Minden, Iowa man dies from injuries from tornado, family confirms - from WOWT* Ukrainian refugees help with storm recovery as way to give back to community - from KETV* Maine draws a line in the Sandhills: Will match Nebraska on winner-take-all - from Nebraska Examiner

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We conclude our game-changing conversation about the development of Monopoly’s Omaha Edition…If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: [email protected]ALSO…* Omaha leaders declare support for P.A.C.E. - from KETV* Zero for 63: In past decade, Omaha police haven’t sided with any citizen who formally complained of bias - from Flatwater Free Press* Blackstone small business houses new emergency contraceptive vending machine - from KMTV

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Brooke Barsell is a writing coach, teacher - and also performs on, hosts and produces comedy shows…For information on the Nebraska Writers Collective Finals at the Holland Center next Tuesday night, click here.ALSO…* Douglas County GOP central committee flips endorsements to Dan Frei and John Glen Weaver - from Nebraska Examiner* Crossroads, Omaha working on milestones to keep redevelopment on track - on KETV* Omaha city leaders look to provide city funding for PACE youth sports this summer - from Omaha World-Herald

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Monopoly announced an Omaha edition. A legendary OMAPOD episode ensued.Now - a podcast that will change the game. If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: [email protected]ALSO…* Omaha police make plea for information in unsolved 2023 murder - from KETV* ‘I came home to this’: Neighbor says he wasn’t told about placement of fiber box - from KMTV* Wambli Sapa powwow to draw tribal nations, dancers, drum groups to UNO on April 27 - from Nebraska Examiner

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Lavetti Vegas has bars… and jokes… and always brings his ‘A’ game…ALSO…* Decades-old Omaha tradition ‘Septemberfest’ will not return in 2024 - from WOWT* Crossroads project to stall until 2025, developers request more TIF funds - from KETV* Volunteers clean up trash in Omaha parks as part of Earth Day celebration - from KMTV

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Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist. ALSO…* Regents greenlight UNMC residence hall plan for medical students - from Nebraska Examiner* New rule: Nebraska parole board must show up for most parole hearings - from Flatwater Free Press* Lost Pets of Omaha Area reaches goal for a new thermal imaging drone to help find pets faster - from KMTV

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Heather Jones is a popular stand-up comedian, multi-talented artist and magic fan. ALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers adjourn, but break will be short-lived as special session looms - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha boxer Steven Nelson arrested in connection with shooting that injured teen - from Omaha World-Herald * Sexual harassment allegations against CEO plunge Omaha education agency into turmoil - from Flatwater Free Press

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