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Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. ALSO… * Has 2026 GOP primary for Nebraska governor already started? - from Nebraska Examiner * Five-year-old hospitalized after accidentally shooting...

To review the new stadium Resolution discussed in this episode, click here . “ Nebraska sports facility projects seek state incentive but hit Pillen wall ,” reports Nebraska Examiner “ LOVB Nebraska, Premier Nebraska Volleyball club open joint training facility in Gretna ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * Amid ICE crackdown, detained docket dominates Omaha court’s attention, worsening backlog - from Flatwate...

Scott Bishop is the founder of STU’s Kitchen Bloody Mary Mix & Concentrate . For 20% off online purchases , enter in promo code: OMAPOD ALSO… * MECA taps new CEO as Omaha aims to attract bigger conventions and meetings - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska’s projected budget deficit grows to $471 million ahead of 2026 legislative session - from Nebraska Examiner * Bellevue looking for input regardi...

To see the referenced ‘Hannah Husker’ page, click here . For more information on Omaha’s Sister Cities, check out the Omaha Sister Cities Association here . To listen to Joe Chapuran’s OMAPOD episode taking us inside Omaha’s sister cities, click here . ALSO… * OPPD proposes 5-9% annual rate increases through end of decade - from WOWT * Bellevue demolishes trafficking case motel despite no communic...

“ OPS Board clashes over member’s proposal to fund free meals for all students ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald “ Omaha Streetcar Authority proposes $4.5M bonus to speed construction ,” reports WOWT “ Omaha urban farmers oppose proposed limits on backyard chicken flocks amid rising complaints ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * Omaha woman hit and killed by flatbed tow truck over the weekend, Lincoln police...

To check out KETV’s 2025 guide to winter festivities in Omaha, click here . ALSO… * Omaha City Council will consider fining drivers for parking on grass - from KETV * Omaha Holiday Boutique brings crucial sales to vendors - from WOWT * Project Pink hosts annual Thanksgiving gatherings for breast cancer survivors - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Dulce Sherman is the Owner and Chief Executive Advisor of Sherman Executive Consulting . To listen to the first part of Dulce’s episode, click here . To listen to previous episodes featuring the work of The Kim Foundation, click here ; and here . ALSO… * Take a look inside the new Omaha Central Library - from WOWT * ‘Nothing brings Seyvn home’: Parents of teen killed on Halloween night speak out -...

Dulce Sherman is the Owner and Chief Executive Advisor of Sherman Executive Consulting . ALSO… * Nebraska lawmakers seek extra security at state Capitol ahead of 2026 session - from Nebraska Examiner * New program aims to help Nebraskans finish college degrees - from WOWT * Boys Town announces $300 million expansion of National Research Hospital - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....

Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distinguished record of service and accomplishments, click here . To listen to the first part of Alison’s episo...

Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distinguished record of service and accomplishments, click here . To listen to the episode referenced with Wend...

Allana G. Pommier is a performer and playwright. Scott Working is a co-producer of the Art & Literary Festival and an instructor at Metropolitan Community College. For more information on the 16th Annual Art & Literary Festival: The Harlem Renaissance at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, click here . For tickets, click here . To listen to the first part of Allana & Scott’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Bid...

Leslie Smith is the Executive Director of the Omaha Municipal Land Bank . Susan Rauth is an Omaha Municipal Land Bank Board Member. To read the 10-year report and review the 2026-2028 strategic plan discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to the first part of Leslie & Susan’s episode, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Front Porch Investments & Spark that are referenced:...

Allana G. Pommier is a performer and playwright. Scott Working is a co-producer of the Art & Literary Festival and an instructor at Metropolitan Community College. For more information on the 16th Annual Art & Literary Festival: The Harlem Renaissance at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Brian Kruse stepping down as Douglas County Election Commissioner - from...

Leslie Smith is the Executive Director of the Omaha Municipal Land Bank . Susan Rauth is an Omaha Municipal Land Bank Board Member. To read the 10-year report and review the 2026-2028 strategic plan discussed in this episode, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Front Porch Investments & Spark that are referenced: click here for the first part, and here for the second. ALSO… * Shudak...

“ Chop’s Bowling celebrates 75 years of strikes, spares and community in Omaha ,” reports KETV “ Omaha was once a kingpin in the bowling world ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Rep. Bacon leads bipartisan push to end government shutdown over healthcare subsidies - from WOWT * Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says reported Instagram comment may have stopped mass shooting - from KETV * Westside...

“ Omaha man donates lunches for TSA agents during government shutdown ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald “ Got Pumpkins? The Florence Mill and Hillside Solutions offer drop-off sites ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * New Omaha food drive locations announced; Cub Scout pack holds drive - from KETV * MCC lands new funding to boost local entrepreneurs - from KMTV * Nebraska’s first woman Supreme Court justice h...

To check out SHARE Omaha’s resources on how to donate and/or volunteer to combat food insecurity, click here . For a list of the City of Omaha’s Food Collection Sites, click here . Where to donate or find help in Sarpy County during the government shutdown from KMTV, here . For a list from the Omaha Community Foundation of where to give to support food insecure Nebraskans, and to donate to the Cit...

Joe Toscano is focused on Answer Engine Optimization as co-founder & CEO of Service Stories . He’s also a contributor to Forbes , the author of Automating Humanity & a featured expert in Netflix’s The Social Dilemma . To listen to the first part of Joe’s episode, click here . ALSO… * OPPD delays vote on North Omaha power plant transition from coal to natural gas - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha ho...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club . To listen to the first part of Chen’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Malcolm X birthsite transformation moves forward; master site design team identified - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen nearby as fighting breaks out in Gaza - from Omaha World-Herald * Millard restaurant to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurant...

Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian. To listen to the first part of Iona’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Little Bohemia apartment development opponents say parking concerns still unanswered; BID requests parking study - from KETV * State grant kicks off $10M expansion and remodel for Omaha Latino center - from Nebraska Examiner * South Om...

“ Yard waste season kicks off in Omaha ,” reports WOWT “ Halloween night and its hooliganism was once a nightmare for Omaha police ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald For more information on Omaha Yard Waste Collection, click here . ALSO… * Omaha First Responders Foundation launches sleep recovery program to combat sleep troubles - from KMTV * Remembering ‘Fast Eddy’: A tow operator who always answe...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club . ALSO… * Omaha man, 25, pleads no contest for role in woman’s 2022 death - Omaha World-Herald * Mural of many cultures to adorn Omaha housing project fueled by state funds - from Nebraska Examiner * Tranquility Park changes could challenge Omaha mountain bikers - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Joe Toscano is focused on Answer Engine Optimization as co-founder & CEO of Service Stories . He’s also a contributor to Forbes , the author of Automating Humanity & a featured expert in Netflix’s The Social Dilemma . ALSO… * FBI says missing 9-year-old may have traveled as far as Nebraska, public should be on the lookout - from KETV * DCSO searching for man wanted in connection to Omaha dog attac...

Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian. ALSO… * Omaha’s Blackstone businesses try new ideas amid streetcar construction impacts - from WOWT * Siena Francis House to celebrate 50 years of ‘impact and inspiring hope’ - from Nebraska Examiner * Project Connect brings housing resources to 400+ Omaha neighbors at Baxter Arena - from KMTV Get full...

“ State lottery sales are down. Here’s what that means for programs that rely on that revenue ,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * A look at Omaha’s Business Improvement Districts - from KETV * ‘Sombrero memes’ in Nebraska congressional race draw criticism from community advocates - from KMTV * Omaha putting plans in place to replace Dodge St. bridge over Saddle Creek - from WOWT Get full acce...