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Dawson Public Power District approves a 5.5% rate increase, first since 2021, to boost reliability and generate $3M in revenue. Residential customers face an average $8/month hike. District uses rate stabilization funds and bond proceeds to balance budget and fund infrastructure improvements. Future plans include grid updates costing $4M in 2025, with ongoing projects set to exceed $6M in 2026 and 2027.

Two sisters, Shelby Stewart and Kyra Williams, are launching the Midwest Merry Market this Sunday to restore faith in local events after a holiday market disaster last year. The event, featuring over 115 vendors, aims to support small businesses and rebuild the communitys belief in local events.

Todays podcast reflects on the lives remembered in the Lincoln Journal Stars obituaries, honoring individuals like Richard Adkins Junior, Kory Killingsworth, Elmira TeSelle, Linda Ward, Virginia Wild, Robert Dittrich, Lanore Saltzman, Michael Robotham, Victoria Dunn, and Bruce Whitten. These daily announcements serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lived and the connections within the community, offering a space for remembrance and shared grief.

Today, we honor the lives of several individuals remembered in the Omaha World-Herald obituaries. Among them are John Earnest, known as Uncle Earnie, the King of Nebraska BBQ, and Donald Lee Miller, a retired Air Force veteran. We also remember Helen Lenagh, Gary Lee Prokop, and Barbara A. Ely. These brief notices offer a glimpse into their lives, highlighting their family connections and legacies.

Omahas Miller Park faces a potential shift in management, with the city considering a private philanthropic group, the Miller Park Trust, backed by the Lozier Foundation. Mayor Ewing supports this, citing improved access and community engagement, while former State Senator Justin Wayne warns of potential reduced public access and undue influence. The Lozier Foundation clarifies its intentions, emphasizing community efforts and affordable housing support, not economic gain. The proposed ten-year contract with an option to renew is under scrutiny.

Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.

Lincoln, Nebraska residents, including Larry Barksdale, face frustrating winter conditions due to unplowed residential streets following an unusual early-season snowstorm. The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU) explains their decision not to plow, citing ineffective results and cost considerations. City crews focus on trouble spots and community requests, leaving residents to navigate challenging roads.

Nebraska volleyball team dominates Long Island, securing a 3-0 victory with impressive hitting percentages. Andi Jackson and Rebekah Allick lead with ten kills each, while Bergen Reilly contributes thirty-nine assists and eleven digs. The Huskers face Kansas State in the second round of the tournament on Saturday at 7 PM, broadcast on ESPN Plus.