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MarQ Manner is a writer, music journalist and the creator of the Omaha Buzz Substack . For more information and to purchase tickets to tonight’s show at The Slowdown, click here . To Pre-order the new album on Bandcamp, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Matt Banta of Space to Play and Blue Moon Ghetto that are referenced in this episode: click here for Part One and here for Part T...

Hal Daub served four terms in the United States House of Representatives and as the 48th Mayor of Omaha. He was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska systems in 2012 and served until 2018. To listen to the episode referenced today on the Turning Points event in Omaha last year, click here . To listen to Daub’s first OMAPOD appearance about Trev Alberts & the Board of Regent...

“ Business leaders sound alarm as Omaha job growth badly trails regional peers ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * National attention may have kept Nebraska lawmakers from hearing redistricting pitch in D.C. - from Nebraska Examiner * Denison police officer who shot, killed 36-year-old man was legally justified, officials say - from KETV * Construction workers use trampoline to rescue boy fr...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . To listen to the first part of Kishla’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . For Part II, click here . ALSO… * Omaha mayor endorses Crystal Rhoades in NE-02 Dem U.S. House primary - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission holds emergency meeting a...

Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha . For more information on the Fall Conscious Collections Fest 2025, and to purchase tickets, click here . To listen to Lauren’s previous OMAPOD appearances: Part One: here , Part Two: here , ‘Podpourri I’, here . On the Spring Conscious Collections Fest: here , & ‘Podpourri II’: here . On the Omaha Fashion Week controver...

“ Option to house unhoused people in your home under new program with Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ,” reports KETV For more information, or to apply, for the Douglas County Sheriff Sheltering Assistance Program, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD series on Robert McWilliams and his journey out of homelessness, along with Homeless Services Coordinator for the City of Omaha Tamara Dwyer: click...

Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha . “ Omaha Fashion Week and Designer Resolve Dispute Over Controversial Runway Look ,” reports Women’s Wear Daily To listen to Lauren’s previous OMAPOD appearances: Part One: here , Part Two: here , ‘Podpourri I’, here . On the Spring Conscious Collections Fest: here , & ‘Podpourri II’: here . ALSO… * Omaha federal judge...

“ Over 100 new Nebraska laws will take effect Wednesday ,” reports KOLN ALSO… * Nebraska congressman helps Eppley Airfield secure $7 million for international expansion - from KETV * Omaha cyclists applaud 108th St. road diet while neighbors question changes - from WOWT * Historic children’s nonprofits in Council Bluffs, Omaha merge operations - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.co...

“ Here’s a guide to pumpkin patches near Omaha offering fall-themed fun ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald To hear Kelsey Vala Donovan on OMAPOD : Part one, click here … Part two, click here … ALSO… * Nebraska Republican Party will no longer endorse in GOP-on-GOP races - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘They aren’t covering anything’: Fremont woman says Horizon Biofuels officials denied her claim after ex...

To check out the Forbes list of ‘Best Employers By State’ - click here . To peruse the full Forbes List Directory - click here . ALSO… * First-of-its-kind study describes how vulnerable people can become trafficking victims in Nebraska - from Omaha World-Herald * Senator calls push for legislative hearing ‘premature’ on Nebraska-ICE prison plans - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska will see tougher...

To cast your vote for the Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska, click here . ALSO… * ‘It was a long journey’: Omaha police make arrest in 2019 cold case - from KETV * Bellevue Bay foundation work expected to begin this fall - from KMTV * Omahans in Sicily, Italy build upon ‘sister city’ ties with Carlentini - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged ,” report WOWT ALSO… * Omaha City Council hears heated debate over dropping ‘DEI’ language to avoid Trump’s ire - from Omaha World-Herald * Parent raises concern after non-student enters North High campus - from KMTV * Council Bluffs Community Schools Board discusses gender identity policy relating to non-discrimination policy - from KETV Get full access...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . To listen to the first part of Kishla’s OMAPOD episode, click here . ALSO… * Pillen, Kleine highlight LB 530 changes, defend detaining teens as young as 11 - from Nebraska Examiner * OPPD shares benefits of new smart meters for customers - from WOWT * Omaha neighb...

Jerry Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group and the author of Eat Sh*t & Smile: Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life. For more information, and to purchase the book, click here . To listen to the first part of Jerry’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha police order autopsy for man found dead in Benson area - from Omaha World-Herald * Former Nebraska lawmaker Tony...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival . For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here . For tickets, click here . For more information on The Lane Thomas Foundation, click here . To listen to the first part of Justin’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska DHHS made Medicaid payments for 13 dead people in March - from Nebraska Examiner...

Natalie Hogge is Co-Founder and Creative Director of NeXT Foundation . For more information on the ‘ An Enchanted Evening ’ fundraiser, click here . For tickets, click here . (**special** - art professionals & student tickets: $75) For more information on the NeXT Foundation, click here . To listen to the first part of Natalie’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * 4 arrested, 4 wanted in conne...

Jerry Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group and the author of Eat Sh*t & Smile: Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life. For more information, and to purchase the book, click here . ALSO… * Designers, models drop out of Omaha Fashion Week after statement on alleged hate symbol jacket - from Omaha World-Herald * Residents at Bellevue hotel scramble to find housing as...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival . For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here . For tickets, click here . For more information on The Lane Thomas Foundation, click here . ALSO… * ACLU of Nebraska files lawsuit seeking freedom for woman detained in Glenn Valley Foods Ice Raid - from KETV * Nebraska’s Education Future Fund on track...

Natalie Hogge is Co-Founder and Creative Director of NeXT Foundation . For more information on the ‘ An Enchanted Evening ’ fundraiser, click here . For tickets, click here . (**special** - art professionals & student tickets: $75) For more information on the NeXT Foundation, click here . ALSO… * Omaha men’s basketball forward Deng Mayar, 22, drowns: ‘Our entire program is devastated’ - from Omaha...

Governor Martin O’Malley was the 61st Governor of the State of Maryland, the 17th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration in the Biden Administration and a Presidential candidate in the 2016 Democratic primary. Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. To check out the ‘ So...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . ALSO… * Paperwork filed at Douglas County Elections Commission to recall Valley mayor, city council president - from WOWT * City of Omaha says 2 new Elkhorn schools are violating city code - from KETV * Nebraska election officials seek more poll workers amid natio...

Deanna Walz is Director of Development for PACE . For more information about the event discussed in this episode, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * FBI conducts multi-agency investigation cracking down on trafficking - from KETV * Work begins to review how Nebraska funds its 245 K-12 school districts, with possible tweaks - from Nebraska Examiner * Clerk of the District Court alleges...

Garrett Connely is a co-founder of NEw Voices . ALSO… * More fallen trees after weekend storm pose obstacle for OPPD crews - from KETV * Storm causes ‘tremendous’ damage at 4 Nebraska recreation areas, could take year to clean up - from Omaha World-Herald * New Elkhorn elementary school to open with construction still underway - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Nebraska State Penitentiary sustains storm damage, inmates relocated ,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Nebraska traffic stop leads to arrest of nude man in connection with stolen motorcycle - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska farmers, ranchers talk to Trump ag secretary about tough times - from Nebraska Examiner * Metro rolls out Omaha newest bus, anticipates replacing nearly a quarter of its fleet by en...

“ Blackstone bar forced to change name, violates Nebraska barber law ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * North Omaha residents weigh in on Innovation District Plan - from WOWT * Two months after ICE raid, South Omaha businesses still struggling - from KETV * Girls Inc. reveals details of new roughly $35M South Omaha center fueled by state funds - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....