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General News
3:36 pm
Mon June 11, 2012

State Department Official Speaks to Students Tomorrow

Omaha native Meghan Mercier will speak at UNO tomorrow.  Mercier will share her experiences working as a Foreign Service Officer with the US State Department. 

UNO’s Political Science Department hosts the presentation.  Dr. Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, UNO professor of political science, says Mercier’s visit is part of the Hometown Diplomats Program. 

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Politics & Elections
1:00 am
Thu June 7, 2012

State Sen. Brad Ashford plans run for Mayor of Omaha

A State Senator from Omaha wants to be the city’s next Mayor.

Senator Brad Ashford says he’ll make an official announcement after Labor Day. Ashford was first elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 1986 and re-elected in 1990. He ran for Legislature again in 2006 and has represented District 20 since then.

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Education
1:00 am
Thu June 7, 2012

OPS Superintendent John Mackiel to remain with the district until August 31

Credit courtesy OPS
OPS Superintendent John Mackiel.

Omaha Public Schools Superintendent John Mackiel will stay on the job for two more months.

A news release from OPS says the school board and longtime Superintendent Mackiel have agreed to amend his contract. He’ll remain as Superintendent through August 31st.

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Omaha
1:42 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

Farmers Market open Wednesdays through September in north Omaha

North Omaha residents have another opportunity this year to get fresh produce from a Farmers Market.

Last year was the first Farmers Market at Charles Drew Health Center. The Market opens again Wednesday, and will be open every week from 3 to 5:30 PM at 29th and Grant streets.

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Arts
1:00 pm
Wed June 6, 2012

Season tickets on sale for Omaha Performing Arts' upcoming season

Credit Courtesy of Omaha Performing Arts
Wallace Smith as Simba, The Lion King

Omaha Performing Arts offers five different series: Broadway, Dance, Family, Jazz and Showcase, formerly the Popular Series.  

Executive Director Joan Squires says several of the shows offered during this season’s Broadway series are coming to Omaha for the first time.  The season begins with Shrek! The Musical in October.  Squires says that’s followed by Billy Elliot in November.

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