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Nebraska Community Blood Bank Issues Blood Emergency Status – The Omaha News

By: Danny Bolanos, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Community Blood Bank here in Omaha has issued a blood emergency status meaning that the bank has less than a three day supply of all eight blood types. Nebraska Community Blood Bank Donor Recruiter Robin Stewart says a five through seven day supply of blood on […]

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Nebraska Broadcasters Association Inducts Newest Hall of Fame Member – The Omaha News

By: Lindsay Tague, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Broadcasters Association inducts notable members of the media world to their hall of fame. Now, it’s Douglas Wesselmann’s, better known as “Otis Twelve” turn. Since 2006, Otis Twelve has hosted “Morning Classics” at 90.7 KVNO, but he has been a radio personality in Omaha for over […]

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TikTok gives Omaha Comedian Big Break, gaining over 764k Followers and 16 Million Likes – The Omaha News

By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Data from influencer marketing platform “Upfluence” said TikTok has the highest social media engagement rate per post. TikTok has over one billion monthly active users according to Wallaroo Media, and the average user spends about 95 minutes per day on the app. Its popularity has grown so large […]

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Lauritzen Gardens brings awareness to plastic waste in the ocean with Washed Ashore Exhibit – The Omaha News

By: Zachary Hill, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Lauritzen Gardens is the latest to host an exhibit hoping to bring awareness to plastic waste in the ocean According to EarthDay.org, over one million marine organisms are killed each year from discarded plastic. Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea is a non-profit that started in 2010 […]

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Millard Sox helping kids stay in the game – The Omaha News

By: Mitchell Cutcher, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – The Millard Sox is an organization that play in American Legion Baseball, but they are unique because their player base is comprised of players that have already been cut from their high school team. The team is giving high schoolers a second chance to keep playing baseball.  “It […]

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Accountants and Tax Season – A Four Month Mental Health Battle – The Omaha News

By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Tax season or what accountants call busy season has always been a stressful time for accountants. They are working at a minimum 60 hours a week and coming into the office six days a week. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for other things, including taking care […]

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Performative Wealth and the Failed American Dream” on display at the Bemis Center – The Omaha News

By: Jamie Harvey, Reporter “Opulence: Performative Wealth and the Failed American Dream” is a multi-medium art exhibition on display at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. The exhibition showcases the work of eight artists, three of whom are local or regional. Although most of the pieces were acquired, the Bemis Center commissions two new projects […]

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Energy insecurity is striking America fast but energy assistance programs are here to help – The Omaha News

By: Chris Rios, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – Energy insecurity is rising and more families are struggling to pay their bills. According to the Energy Information Administration, energy prices rose 59% over the course of 2021. Hunger, poverty, and energy insecurity are affecting Americans but help is available. Saturday, the Omaha Power Plants District and the […]

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Omaha Public Radio Station Speaks on how to Successfully Stay on the Air – The Omaha News

By: Lindsay Tague, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – According to NPR.org, public radio has been a staple in the broadcasting world that gained its start in 1910. Whether it be pop, rock or country music, more than 244.5 million Americans listen to the radio every week, according to 4Media Group. 90.7 KVNO is Omaha’s classical music […]

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What is the motivation to spend money and time on dating apps? – The Omaha News

By: Zachary Hill, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – According to Data.ai, in 2021, consumers around the globe spent $4.2 billion on dating applications. Earlier this year, it was announced that the dating app with 75 million monthly users, Tinder, is testing a $500 a month subscription. The app currently offers three levels of service ranging from […]

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