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For more information on the Eppley Airfield Terminal improvements, click here . ALSO… * Former Douglas County deputy accused of child pornography, more than 13,500 files found - from KETV * Omaha Public Schools plans earlier dismissal, additional instructional days - from WOWT * Man accused of running illegal THC warehouse in Omaha sentenced - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at w...

“ Democratic wins in Nebraska Congressional District 2 and Iowa Governor highlight 2026 midterm ,” reports KETV ALSO… * Omaha voters approve $155 million bond for public safety HQ - from Omaha World-Herald * Democrat Josh Turek wins election to the US Senate from Iowa as Democrats win US Senate - from WOWT * DOJ sends election monitors to Douglas County polling places - from KMTV Get full access t...

Heath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber . Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company , and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on Building a Better Omaha and the 2026 bond questions, click here . To listen to Heath’s first appearance on OMAPOD , click here for Part I and here for Par...

Heath Mello is President & CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber . Nate Dodge is President of the NP Dodge Company , and Chair of the Building a Better Omaha Committee. For more information on Building a Better Omaha and the 2026 bond questions, click here . To listen to Heath’s first appearance on OMAPOD , click here for Part I and here for Part II. For Heath on the ‘24 OMAPOD Christmas Special, click...

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 the first part of this episode, 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 OMAP...

‘ Omaha City Council Approves Agreements To Advance Union Omaha Stadium And Major Downtown Development ’ announces Union Omaha ALSO… * City of Papillion employee arrested on multiple felony charges, including child abuse - from KETV * What would a proposed $30 million bond do for Tranquility Park? - from KMTV * Four new gates to open at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield next week - from Omaha World-Herald G...

Check out ‘Petition Predicament’ from Nebraska Public Media: ‘ From paid circulators to the single-subject rule, a look at Nebraska’s complicated petition history ' ‘ Nebraska’s single-subject rule paves uncertain road for voter initiatives ' ALSO… * Douglas County Election Commission sees big rise in in-person early voting, down in mail ballots - from KETV * After a series of drug thefts in four...

What is Omaha being for Halloween this year? ALSO… * Suspect in deadly Omaha crash pleads no contest, avoids trial - from WOWT * Mayor: Council Bluffs missed $4.3 million from Google over utilities ordinance that didn’t follow state law - from KMTV * City of Omaha offers free fall yard waste pick up - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust . Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the previous parts of this episode: click here for part one, and here for part two. 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 ma...

‘ Nebraska data center leaders talk natural resource protection, responsible development ,’ reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Man sentenced in 2022 Omaha murder - from WOWT * Skate shop temporarily closes after suspected drunk driver crashes into building - from KETV * Dundee neighbor leads plan to make Omaha’s Memorial Park more accessible - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.c...

‘ Not enough poll workers? Nebraska law allows counties to draft them ,’ reports KRVN. ‘Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them ,’ reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * ‘I will put you on a T-shirt’: Gretna man sentenced in Millard road rage shooting - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha police chief finds a decrease in crime rates this year, get the numbers an...

For more information on Scary Acres, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska auditor presses state retirement agency for answers on outgoing directors pay - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha couple celebrates 30 years on airline where they first met - from KETV * Bellevue closes all city park restrooms early after weekend vandalism and graffiti damage -...

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 * Papillion...

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....

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 - from KET...

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 Noo...

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 referenced, cl...

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...

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 to...

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 * Belle...

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 Hay...

“ Omaha mayor says 100-year storm brought 5 to 6 inches of rain and dozens of rescues ,” reports KETV ALSO… * 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 fu...

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 - from...