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Zach Peterson & Charles Wurtele drop by to try something a little different…ALSO…* Omaha homicide numbers dip slightly in 2023 - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Senator’s bill would require Nebraska cities to submit ‘Poverty Elimination Plan’ - from KETV* The Nebraska volleyball pioneer helping bump the game to its next level - from Flatwater Free Press

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Mental health advocate Kristopher Berry concludes our conversation…ALSO…* OPS board changes stance on student journalist free speech bill for more discussion - from Omaha World-Herald * Gretna voters to have major say in expansion of Nebraska Crossing mall - from Nebraska Examiner* Public comment section could be cut from Douglas County board meetings - from WOWT

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Kristopher Berry drops by for a discussion on mental health… You can check out his poetry here.ALSO…* Policing the police: Omaha oversight board rarely hears citizen complaints against police department - from Flatwater Free Press* Nebraska state senators cap the number of bills they can propose each session - from Nebraska Examiner* 2 arrested in connection with shooting at gas station, Omaha’s first homicide of 2024 - from Omaha World-Herald

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Check out Build OMA for more info on the modernization and expansion plan.ALSO…* Lawmakers hold up ‘State of the State’ address, detailing ‘disrespect’ of North Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner* How much do EVs impact Omaha’s power grid? - from WOWT* Coming Roadwork: What’s expected at Saddle Creek & Leavenworth - from KMTV

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Comedian Cole Sichta concludes a post-show chat live from The Sydney in Benson.ALSO…* Preston Love Jr. compares himself to David in challenging a Goliath named Ricketts - from Nebraska Examiner * Travel agents, Omaha Chamber excited for Eppley updates - from KETV* Nebraska school employees could be allowed to carry firearms under new bill - from Omaha World-Herald

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@fter midnight airs on CBS weeknights at 11:37.ALSO…* Papillion humane society loses heat and running water, asks for donations - from Omaha World-Herald* Former Omaha police department captain sentenced to 18 months in prison - from KMTV* Nebraska 911 outages spark bills aimed at shoring things up - from Nebraska Examiner

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What was it like at the Iowa caucus last night? Just click play and go inside one in an exclusive, historic, first-ever podcast recorded during the event… We’re joined by the Director of the Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative Office, Dylan Fisher. ALSO…* State senator seeks to rein in Attorney General’s Office power to issue advisory opinions - from Nebraska Examiner* Unprecedented frost bite injuries from Nebraska’s frigid cold - from Omaha World-Herald* New interim director of African American commission sees pace picking up after turnovers - from Nebraska Examiner

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“It seems like we got all of our winter in one week…” Stephen Bock - owner of Alpine Grounds Indeed!ALSO…* OPPD encouraging customers to conserve energy - from WOWT* Omaha’s MLK Day march postponed - from Omaha World-Herald* Cancellations, delays and luggage problems at Eppley - from KMTV

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Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers from the Flatwater Free Press conclude a cold week with a hot pod on our land, water, wind and more from their their incredible series ‘Who’s Buying Nebraska?’ALSO…* Polling indicates many Nebraskans oppose Pillen plan to offset property taxes with higher sales tax - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha shelters hit capacity, expect more - from KETV* Aldrick Scott’s attorney argues Belize arrest unlawful - from WOWT

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Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers tell us all about why Bill Gates is buying so much land here and what he’s using it for and the surprising other revelations from the Flatwater Free Press series ‘Who’s Buying Nebraska?’ ALSO…* Nearly $125 million is announced for North Omaha growth, though some elected leaders have qualms - from Nebraska Examiner* Contentious changes in rules expected to ignite battle in Nebraska Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald* Homeless encampment contractor would clean, clear sites in Omaha - from KETV

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