Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured Scouting America Mid-America Council CEO Chris Mehaffey promoting the benefits of scouting in a young person’s life and inviting the public to their “rebranding ribbon cutting event.”  Then, Visiting Nurse Association president and CEO Dr. Carole Patrick discussed how their annual “Art & Soup” fundraiser allows the organization to assist so many people in homes and sh...

This week’s show featured Nebraska Natural Resources Department division head Jamie Reinke warning about ice jam potential this season. Then, Mallory talked about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction until the recovery program at Sheepgate saved her life. Finally, we shared a message from the City of Omaha explaining about law enforcement’s stance on immigration status having no part in a...

This week’s show featured Roots to Wings co-founder Jamie Smith and program director Caitlin Ladehoff discussing what their organization does to improve the lives of children and adults living with disabilities.  Then, SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen promoted various volunteer opportunities in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

This week’s show featured MENTOR Nebraska executive director Melissa Mayo celebrating National Mentoring Month with a call to action how volunteers can help be there for at-risk youth, The Wellbeing Partners CEO Aja Anderson promoting their annual Trek up the Tower fundraiser, and Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss with his 2025 local economic forecast.

This week’s show featured attorney David Cripe with Hauptman O’Brien detailing their annual “Safe Ride Home” program to get drunk drivers off the streets, American Legion Post 348 member John Linton promoting their gun show fundraiser, Popcorn and Cocktails owner Angela Poor talking about their special offers for vets and active duty military, and the Salvation Army’s Jeff Beckman discussing the T...

This week’s show featured Sheepgate president Michael Hunsberger discussing what they do to assist those with drug and alcohol addiction, Dear Jack Foundation board member Mike Sigmond highlighting the programs they offer to young adults battling cancer and their caregivers, and Goodwill Omaha VP of mission advancement Nicole Wilson talking about their partnerships with various groups to assist th...

This week’s show featured Share Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen previewing the annual appeal “Giving Tuesday” for local nonprofits, Food Bank for the Heartland’s Stephanie Sullivan discussing the present need for food assistance in our area, and Salvation Army’s Maj. Dan Sawka promoting the latest Red Kettle campaign to do the most good in our community.

This week’s show featured Project Wee Care co-chairs Dick Hovorka and Steve Schrader discussing their annual effort to provide gifts and hope to hundreds of area families-in-need over the holidays.  Then, Joy Lewis described the Lightbridge app for those living with traumatic brain injury and/or PTSD.

This week’s show featured The Wounded Blue founder Lt. Randy Sutton talking about his support organization for injured law enforcement officers, Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe promoting their partnership with Concerts 4 A Cause called “Songs and Steaks” for music education for children, and Washington County Veterans Services Officer Ed Lautrup with Omaha Federal Credit Union’s Julie Gasper discussin...