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Omaha Dream Court – The Omaha News

By: Maret Elgren, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – While the action at Baxter Arena may have come to an end, basketball is always in season in Omaha.  Omaha Parks and Recreation, in partnership with FiServ, Inc. and Nancy Lieberman Charities unveiled a new outdoor basketball facility, known as a Dream Court, at Florence Community Center two

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Scatter Joy Acres, a petting zoo rescuing animals to help rescue people – The Omaha News

By: Zachary Hill, Reporter MURRAY, Neb. – With all the division in the world, animals will always be there to give us unconditional love. Scatter Joy Acres started 16 years ago by Joy Bartling because of her own love for animals. With the same license as the Henry Doorly Zoo, the sanctuary is able to

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Doug Woodard retires at the top of Nebraska high school basketball – The Omaha News

By: Mitchell Cutcher, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – For the last 25 years there has been one constant on the sideline at Bellevue West boys’ basketball games, Doug Woodard as the head coach for the Thunderbirds. Coach Woodard announced after his team won their sixth state title with him at the helm that he had just

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Omaha Robberies – The Omaha News

By: Matt Detlefsen, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – In 2021, Nebraska had 238 reported robberies, according to Statista. In fact, two suspects have recently been arrested for a bank robbery in Omaha from January. Bank robberies are at record lows, but they’re still a high prolific crime. Liberty First Credit Union Branch Manager Zach Lake said

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Dominik Danis – Journey as a Maverick – The Omaha News

By: Geiler Damian, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – From training with the first team of a professional club in Slovakia to playing Division 1 soccer in the United States. That’s the story of center-back Dominik Danis. Born in Banovce nad Bebravou, Slovakia, Danis completed a part of his soccer formation at AS Trencin and was later

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The ongoing fight for Medical Marijuana in Nebraska – The Omaha News

By: Madison Bonin, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – LB 588 is the newest piece of legislation looking to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska. Reporter Madison Bonin sits down with two moms whose sons’ lives would be completely changed with the legalization of medical marijuana. Teddy Bronson and Jayen Hochstein are two normal little boys living with

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The Harlem Globetrotters Visit Omaha for their 2023 World Tour, Celebrate nearly 100 Years as a Team – The Omaha News

By: Faith Staskiewicz, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – According to History.com, The Harlem Globetrotters originated in Chicago in 1926. They continue to play around the world today, including right here in Omaha. The Harlem Globetrotters made a stop at the Baxter Arena for their 2023 World Tour. They claim to be a show you can’t look

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South Omaha still struggling to recover from COVID-19 shutdown – The Omaha News

By: Josue Garcia, Reporter OMAHA, Neb. – It’s what the Hispanic community is calling a wake up call. COVID 19 swept South Omaha, impacting local grocery stores, restaurants and cultural ways of life. While businesses are now open in full swing, they continue to feel the pandemic’s economic hurdle. Development strategist for the Latino Midland

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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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