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Tyler Walsh is back in the saddle for another ride…ALSO…* Nebraska effort to revive winner-take-all might be lost for 2024 presidential race - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha non-profits in need of volunteers after recent decline - from WOWT* State senator Mike McDonnell switches to Republican party - from Omaha World-Herald

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Erin Clough concludes our conversation on her recent victory at The Funny Bone’s ‘Clash of the Comics’ show…ALSO…* City of Omaha to pay nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit - from KETV * Omaha woman gets prison, fine for defrauding two state agencies and federal loan program - from Nebraska Examiner* Public mixed on criminalizing parking on lawns in Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald

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Bree Kalhorn returns! And she brings some very serious suggestions on the forthcoming Monopoly - Omaha Edition bored board game. If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: [email protected] ALSO…* Omaha police identify officers involved in dog shooting - from Omaha World-Herald* NE business center names four top performers, but did one have a little help from above? - from Nebraska Examiner* 2024 highway construction season ramps up with major projects in store - from KETV

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Erin Clough helps us celebrate April Fools’ Day. ALSO…* Omaha man sentenced for fraud in inflating claims for COVID-19 aid - part of nation’s largest case of fraud - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska Humane Society names longtime leader as new CEO - from KMTV* Global market, food court coming to South Omaha - from WOWT

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Assistant Director Stewart Giddings concludes our conversation on YouTurn’s mission…ALSO…* Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. will run for Omaha mayor - from Omaha World-Herald* Dan Osborn says he has the signatures needed to reach Nebraska’s fall ballot as a U.S. Senate candidate - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha’s Blackstone District set to welcome new barbecue joint, Momo Station moves to new location - from KETV

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John Paul - Joslyn Castle’s Community Engagement Liaison - fills us in on the exciting new developments taking place as the new Castle & Cathedral Creative District begins to take shape. ALSO…* City of Omaha, police union, sheriff concerned with 911 hire - from KETV* Lawmakers advance Nebraska age verification bill for porn - from Nebraska Examiner* Google Fiber starts servicing its first Omaha neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald

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Check out Jeffrey Koterba’s Patreon for a cool making-of video on this Apple & Garland cartoon that we talk about in this episode.ALSO…* Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says granting her a fourth term would keep the city ‘moving forward’ - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska lawmakers advance inland port bill that seeks more public input in North Omaha development - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska auditor finds ‘further examples’ of DHHS mishandling federal funds - from KETV

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Tyler Walsh - 84.6K follow his TikTok - loves meat snacks, rodeo and doing comedy…ALSO…* New arts designation in midtown Omaha could transform the neighborhood: ‘It’s a big deal’ - from Omaha World-Herald* Fundraising for Omaha’s new central library surpasses $158 million goal - from Nebraska Examiner* Gretna property owners and mayor see potential in Good Life District, though concerned about “direction” - from KMTV

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Jeffrey Koterba is a syndicated editorial cartoonist, artist, writer, radio host, teacher, consultant, creative coach… and coffee drinker. Check out his Patreon here.ALSO…* Anonymous surrender option removed from Newborn Safe Haven Act bill - from KETV* Omaha man wanted for allegedly threatening Douglas County judge found dead - from WOWT* Nebraska Appleseed receives $1 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott - from Nebraska Examiner

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Screenwriter Christine Burright concludes our conversation on the script writing process and the unique project she’s developing right now.ALSO…* Students blindsided after OPS announcement eliminating alternative pathway - from KETV* ‘Huge’ Nebraska plan to cut property taxes, raise sales tax - from Omaha World-Herald* Advocates for improved mental health care predict ‘consequences’ from $15 million budget cut - from Nebraska Examiner

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