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Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha . For information on El último sueño de Frida y Diego , click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Mayor seeks to redistribute funds to local families impacted by tornado - from KMTV * Creighton opens $24 million Jesuit residence hall - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha immigrant history museum event aims to ‘set the record straigh...

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...

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...

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...

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: 402.522.7962 Or text: TORNADO24 to 41444 To register for cleanup volunteering opportunities on the volunteer platform, go to uwmidlands.galaxydigital.com ALSO… * Minden, Iowa man dies from inj...

We conclude our game-changing conversation about the development of Monopoly’s Omaha Edition… If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: omaha@toptrumps.com 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...

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 o...

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: omaha@toptrumps.com 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 n...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omap...

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 - fro...

Joslyn Castle’s Special Events Manager Meg Welch tells us all about tonight’s really special event: the first of this season’s Art Walk ’s! There’s also an announcement on one of the booth’s - you’ll never guess which podcast they gave one to tonight! ALSO… * Omaha bartender stabbed while trying to remove customer - from Omaha World-Herald * Douglas County plans to build new acute mental health ce...

SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen has some great ideas on how we can spend and celebrate the upcoming National Volunteer Week here locally. ALSO… * Sen. Ricketts funds competing abortion ban petition effort - from Nebraska Examiner * Gold touts UNMC growth as he seeks to become NU president - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha police investigating body found at burned body in midtown - f...

NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson offers us insight on the problem - and the problem behind the problem… And a lot of good information on the upcoming NMotion Pitch Contest ! ALSO… * Mayor vetoes parking ordinance passed by city council fining people who park in yards - from KETV * OPS teachers would get 2-hour late-start ‘improvement days’ in new calendar proposal -...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . Check out Watie’s portraits at The Joslyn Castle during one of the public tours . ALSO… * Democrats investing more in Vargas during Bacon-Frei GOP Primary fight in NE-02 - from Nebraska Examiner * 3 Douglas County deputies injured during arrest of Omaha fugitive - from Omaha World-Herald * New data shows thousands of grads leaving Nebraska -...

For more information on JAG Nebraska, check out JAGNebraska.org . Janelle Duray is President & CEO of the national JAG organization. ALSO… * More than 100 bills sent to Pillen for approval in legislative voting spree - from Nebraska Examiner * Bacon’s House panel seeks 15% military enlisted payment boost, higher housing allowance - from Omaha World-Herald * Disgraced Omaha ex-police officer will s...

Janelle Duray is President and CEO of the national JAG program. For more information on the JAG Nebraska program, check out JAGNebraska.org . ALSO… * Newest version of ‘opportunity scholarship’ program sent to final-round consideration - from Nebraska Examiner * Developers showcase progress on North Omaha redevelopment project - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha’s ‘No Cruising’ signs: A rarely enfor...

Nebraska Examiner story on Trump v. Brewer (allegedly). The Hill on Defending Democracy Together up in Omaha . Gov. Pillen’s tweet last night. ALSO… * State lawmakers advance bill to hold Omaha housing authority more accountable - from WOWT * Omaha city council votes to criminalize parking on lawns - from Omaha World-Herald * Google Fiber sets up office in downtown as it builds a high-speed intern...

Lavetti Vegas loves good barbecue, good stories & a good crowd… ALSO… * First early ballots mailed out in Nebraska’s first election with voter ID - from Nebraska Examiner * Warren Buffett now No. 6 on Forbes’ billionaires list - from Omaha World-Herald * Douglas County field appraisers set to secure permission to carry pepper spray - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

For information on the Branched Oak Observatory Eclipse Viewing Party, click here . For information on Jayme Sandberg’s book, click here . ALSO… * NU leaders ponder bold changes, cuts and mergers to compete - from Omaha World-Herald * Bathroom, sports team restrictions fall short in Nebraska Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner * Arizona grand jury indicts suspect in Gretna man’s murder - from KET...

Check out Jeffrey Koterba’s Patreon here . ALSO… * John Ewing Jr. a self-described ‘nuts and bolts guy’ will run for Omaha mayor - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen’s office, industry groups crafted bill easing ag permitting process, emails show - from Flatwater Free Press * Bill advanced to finance development of ‘Good Life’ retail districts with little debate - from Nebraska Examiner Get full acc...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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-Heral...

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: omaha@toptrumps.com 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 Exam...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe