Streets a teeth-rattling adventure

Some say raising the wheel tax is essential for better streets in Omaha.
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Music for a cause: Oberst, friends unite

Conor Oberst has some pretty talented friends. And those friends were more than willing to help when he made the call.
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Taking stance against violence

National Night Out events bring neighborhoods together.
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• Night Out a time for reflection
• Neighborhood Meetings
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• Night Out events span metro area

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Your Weekend Planner

We offer some information to help you plan your weekend.
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World-Herald editorial: Bill misleads on protecting political speech

Two moderate Senate Republicans raised sound points this week in refusing to give their support to the DISCLOSE Act, which remains stalled in the U.S. Senate. That’s the legislation portrayed as slapping the Supreme Court in the face for striking down certain prohibitions on political speech by corporations and other interest groups.
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