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Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . Part II: here . Part III: here .To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here .ALSO…* 23-year-old man denied bond in Bellevue murder case - from KETV* Papill...

For more information on Scary Acres, click here .ALSO…* Man found dead west of Elkhorn identified by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Public Schools marks 16th annual Lights On Afterschool event - from WOWT* Bellevue unveils interior renderings of Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, and a look inside new development deal - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omap...

Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water. ALSO…* I-480 sign that fell due to crash may take a year to replace - fro...

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust . Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To read the ‘ Buried Truth ’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here .To register for the ‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour - Sunday, October 18, 2026 / free, hour-long tours starting at Noon...

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat. To read “ ‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs ” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here .To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here ; and on the development of The Reid Technique, here . To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referen...

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust . Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To read the ‘ Buried Truth ’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here .For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here .ALSO…* Omaha woman still faces prostitution charge after court dismisses one count - from KETV* Floating trail twis...

Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press .To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water. ALSO…* Immigration enforcement is rare at Nebraska’s ag worksites. Why? - from Flatwater Free Press* 22 Millard Woods Estates homes...

John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law ; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here .ALSO…* Man charged in fatal Douglas County crash scheduled for court - from WOWT* Plans revealed for new p...

Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha . Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on MAC ’s Rising CEOs program, click here .ALSO…* Trump signs order expanding access to red-dyed diesel during Nebraska rally - from KETV* ‘Adventure Park’ being considered at Omaha’s Oak View Mall - from WOWT* Bellevue h...

John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law ; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast .ALSO…* 70-year-old Omaha man dies in two-vehicle collision - from Omaha World-Herald* Assault connected to car crash in North Omaha - from KETV* Iowa man charged w...

Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha . Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights .For more information on MAC ’s Rising CEOs program, click here .ALSO…* Police investigate after human skeletal remains discovered in Omaha park - from KETV* Lin-Manuel Miranda meets with Omaha theater students during campaign trip - from WOWT* North Omaha neighbors sign beams at future Gene Haynes s...

“ Omaha mayor says 100-year storm brought 5 to 6 inches of rain and dozens of rescues ,” reports KETVALSO…* How tropical storms and hurricanes have left their mark on the landlocked Heartland - from KMTV* Syracuse senator to lead push to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance tax - from Nebraska Examiner* Gretna mother pushes for national violent felon registry named for her daughter - from WOWT Get full a...

Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . Part II: here . To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here .ALSO…* Fremont council meeting exposes lingering questions over homeschooling hiring dispute -...

Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here .ALSO…* Bellevue crime rates continue to drop as police credit staffing, data analyst hires - from KMTV* Man co...

“ Long-planned Vinton Street silos redevelopment agreement heads to City Council vote ,” reports WOWTALSO…* Third Omaha man charged in fatal 2023 North Omaha shooting - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha City Council President says VA is interested in The Center Mall property - from KMTV* Omaha Public Schools pushes ‘moonshot’ reading goal as 6 in 10 students still lag - from KETV Get full access to O...

Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here .ALSO…* Mother pays $2,500 for car; son found guilty of stealing money back - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Marathon draws runners from across the country - from KETV*...

Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here .For tickets, click here .ALSO…* Douglas County sh...

NPR Presents Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is tonight at 7:30 PM at The Orpheum Theater. ALSO…* Sarpy County residents voice concerns over tax increases at public hearing - from KMTV* ‘My other kids wouldn’t have a father’: Council Bluffs teen honored for saving dad - from KETV* Fremont City Council to vote on accepting non-accredited diplomas - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/su...

Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference .For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here .For tickets, click here .ALSO…* One person critically injured in Tuesday morning shooting - from KETV* Clar...

“ Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders ,” reports Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Advocates ask Nebraska lawmakers to limit use of restraints on youths - from Lincoln Journal Star* Omaha police search for shoplifting suspect with history of theft - from KETV* Omaha Public Schools board approves 2026-27 budget with 7% property tax levy increase - from KMTV...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here .For Part II, click here .For Part III: click here . To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One . Two . Three . Four .ALSO…* Council Bluffs standoff ends with suspect in custody for violation of protection order - from Omaha World-Herald* Arbor Day farm...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For Part II, click here . ALSO…* ISIS-K member gets 20 years in attack that killed U.S. Marine Cpl. Daegan Page - from KETV* Omaha woman to be sentenced in elderly woman’s starvation death - from Omaha World-Herald* Heartland Plein Air Festival brings outdoor painting to Oma...

Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify . Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For Part II, click here . To register for the NMotion Showcase that’s discussed, click here .To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here .To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One . Two . Three . Four .ALSO…* Judge rules animals seized from Elkhorn residence now property of Nebraska Humane Society - from KETV* Professor will speak about educator’s time in Iran during talks at UNO, UNL -...

Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify . Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor .To listen to the first part of this episode, click here .To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen. ALSO…* Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster respo...