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Daisy Curtis of The Funny Bone gives us some insider information on their ‘Clash of the Comics’ show tonight… and a big announcement is made, too! ALSO…* Facing a filibuster, sponsor of ‘Newborn Safe Haven’ bill agrees to drop use of ‘baby boxes’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Fans from around the country come to Omaha for the first round of March Madness - from KMTV* Man tells story of tussle with loose steer in Omaha - from WOWT

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MarQ Manner - of the Omaha Buzz Substack - takes us from Paisley Park with Prince, to an Iowa cornfield with James Brown...to Blue Moon Ghetto in Benson. ALSO…* New Nebraska petition aims to ban abortion after first trimester - from WOWT* Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visits Omaha, comments on what he calls Trump’s ‘antisemitic’ statement - from KMTV* U.S. Census chief visits NE, touts value of data, surveys and notes ‘big change’ headed to state - from Nebraska Examiner

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Omaha Film Festival Executive Director Marc Longbrake concludes our discussion on this year’s fest and looks ahead to year 20!ALSO…* Omaha Housing Authority pauses most eviction filings amid public scrutiny - from Flatwater Free Press* Lakota language documentary to premiere March 29th at Bellevue University - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska senators nix idea of immigrants in law enforcement - from Omaha World-Herald

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Hal Daub served four terms in the United States House of Representatives and as the 48th Mayor of Omaha. He was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska systems in 2012 and served until 2018.ALSO…NU leadership choice was deadlocked between UNMC chancellor and state chamber head - from Nebraska ExaminerSt. Patrick’s Day celebrations bring economic boost to Omaha businesses - from KETVRedevelopment planned for Omaha’s Central Park Plaza attributed to street car route - from Nebraska Examiner

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There’s some unconstructive criticism in this one, everybody… and an idea on how we can honor his legacy!Alternate title options for this episode were: * ‘Trevolution. Number. Whine.’ * ‘Trev-ass A&M’ALSO…* ‘Not ideal’: Nebraska Athletic Director leaving for Texas A&M - from Omaha World-Herald* Housing advocates converge on State Capitol, hear grim update on affordable housing efforts - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha police investigating assault of Union Pacific employee walking into work - from WOWT

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Check out MarQ Manner’s Omaha Buzz Substack at this link.ALSO…* Lawmakers fail to override veto of Nebraska safe syringe programs - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha City Council pressed on $45 million sports complex plan - from Omaha World-Herald* Gov. Pillen approves rules, regulations on gender-affirming care - from KETV

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Screenwriter Christine Burright takes us inside her development process. ALSO…* Five Nebraska legislative candidates have already raised more than $100k - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha police issue warrants for 2 suspects in theft of several plaques from high school - from KETV* Growth in Elkhorn continues: Approved development raises concerns for neighbors - from KMTV

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YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings continues the conversation about turning his life around and the early days of YouTurn. ALSO…* State Ed Board rejects measure defining and banning sexually explicit materials in school libraries - from Nebraska Examiner * Violence Prevention and Justice Summit’s impact on North Omaha - from KMTV * A senior center, the FBI, and a big price tag: South Omaha group says nonprofit is cashing in on goodwill - from Flatwater Free Press

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Matt Fujan, Director of Event Management for The OCon Expo, concludes our chat on all things Omaha festival. ALSO…* South Omaha group reveals updated vision for $25 million state-funded ‘Adelante’ park project - from Nebraska Examiner * More are traveling to Nebraska to get abortions. Only one surgical abortion clinic remains - from Flatwater Free Press* Old Market upgrades: More alley lighting, security cameras to be installed this summer - from KETV

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YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings shares the story of his early life on the streets. ALSO…* Family honors man killed by gunfire in the Old Market - from KETV* Meeting set to consider possible routes for gap in Omaha-to-Lincoln bike/hike trail - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha nonprofit working to address invasive tree species - from WOWT

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