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Dr. Carole Patrick , CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, gives us the soup scoop on their upcoming Art & Soup fundraiser - plus she updates us on all the other amazing things they do for the community… ALSO… * HDR’s Omaha streetcar contract boosted by $3.9 million - from Omaha World-Herald * Actors, producers and screenwriters testify for bill to lure movie/TV productions to Nebraska - from Ne...

Jeremy Plumb gets us up to speed on everything going on at The Blackstone Theater . ALSO… * Hours of testimony in Adam Price’s double murder trial - from KETV * Omaha mental health treatment center impacted by leaks in rented space - from WOWT * Henry Doorly Zoo announces birth of fifth elephant calf - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Do Space Director Krystal Rider concludes our conversation on all things Do Space. ALSO… * Sparks fly at Omaha meeting about $90 million airport business park and eminent domain questions - from Nebraska Examiner * North Omaha community leaders push for changes in OHA housing - from WOWT * Nebraska Treasurer believes reliance on property taxes is unreasonable and unsustainable - from KMTV Get full...

You can buy Richard Norton Smith ’s An Ordinary Man at this link . ALSO… * Bacon backs slimmer Ukraine-Israel aid bill linked to ‘Remain in Mexico’ - from Nebraska Examiner * South Omaha museum reminisces on years Omaha had an NBA team - from KETV * Sports fans react to Gretna arena plans’ Could bring Olympic volleyball and an NHL team to Omaha - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.c...

Film director Tony Bonacci concludes our conversation on The Headliner - World Premiering at the Omaha Film Festival … ALSO… * Omaha mayor pulls some staff from committee meetings after councilwoman’s remark - from KETV * State Senator Slama decides against re-election bid at the last minute - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska confines some sex offenders years after their prison sentence - from Fl...

You can buy a copy of Robert Yaffe’s book, Relinquished , here . ALSO… * Bellevue man helped tackle one of the alleged shooters at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade - from KETV * Pillen raises record amount for first-year Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Examiner * Bill to expand prenatal Medicaid reimbursements advances in Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....

Do Space Director Krystal Rider stops by the pod to update us on all things Do Space. ALSO… * OPS Board selects Matt Ray as next superintendent - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha woman accused of killing boyfriend pleads not guilty to his murder - from KETV * Clothes Mentor inspires confidence while helping the environment - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

You can buy Robert Yaffe’s book Relinquished , at this link … ALSO… * North Omahans pack a room to discuss ‘next steps’ in spending millions of state economic development funds - from Nebraska Examiner * Making Omaha Streets Stronger: The city looks to update public works standards - from KMTV * Omaha community working to save coffee shop founded by veteran - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at...

Director Tony Bonacci drops by as he prepares for the World Premiere of his new film, The Headliner , at the upcoming Omaha Film Festival . ALSO… * Judge temporarily halts handgun order in Omaha until court case is decided - from Nebraska Examiner * North Omaha “Keep the Dream Alive March” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. - from KMTV * Omaha firefighter suffers minor injury while battling vacant...

Soup-er Bowl Friday! ALSO… * Senator makes another attempt to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance taxes - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to change structure of state tourism commission - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen’s office defends, clarifies Nebraska DHHS appointment after contentious hearing - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

The City Council moved forward yesterday on plans to create ‘Old Market Gardens’ at 13th & Leavenworth - a privately funded public park in between downtown and Little Bohemia… ALSO… * Nebraska’s proposed one-cent sales tax increase still faces resistance - from Nebraska Examiner * Anonymous tip leads police to arrest man accused in McDonalds crime spree - from KETV * Nebraska state senator pushing...

Here’s Tom Shatel’s piece on potential NHL expansion in Omaha. ALSO… * Passionate battle over school choice resumes in Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner * Bellevue City Council approves $60 million indoor water park, despite public’s concerns - from KETV * Group behind Airport Business Park speaks out amid neighborhood concerns - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

‘Nebraska, honestly it’s not for everyone ’ is… not for us anymore. ALSO… * Friends of men shot by off-duty Omaha police officers want answers - from KETV * OPS will name superintendent finalists Thursday, public interviews will follow - from Omaha World-Herald * Senators vote down proposals to end ‘spring forward, fall back’ changes - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod...

Taylor Johnson wraps up a conversation on news & networking… ALSO… * Off-duty police involved in disturbance leaving two dead in South Omaha - from KMTV * Pillen visits Texas again, pledges more border help at Nebraska’s expense - from Nebraska Examiner * Douglas County campground closes after ice jams cause flooding - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!! ALSO… * Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT * Little Bohemia revival brings new life, challenges to 13th Street - from Omaha World-Herald * Little-known police unit helps Omahans in crisis - from Flatwater Free Press HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!! ALSO… * Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT * Little Bohemia revival brin...

Zach Peterson concludes a conversation on comedy… class dismissed! ALSO… * Another rocky reception for proposals to reduce property taxes - from Nebraska Examiner * One person killed in Wednesday evening stabbing, second homicide in Omaha this year - from KETV * Douglas County Democrats pull support for Omaha Senator - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Taylor Johnson of WOWT is all about connecting… ALSO… * New strip club near Millard West prompts proposed ‘disorderly premises’ law - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen plan to ‘sweep’ excess cash funds gets bumpy reception at Capitol hearing - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha police wellness program arresting health issues - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

You can listen to this one while driving, but let’s keep the hands on ten and two, huh? ALSO… * Former OPD Captain who won $1 million from city in ‘22 files new federal lawsuit - from Omaha World-Herald * NU seeks to protect academic, athletic in Big Ten, pledging closer UNL-UNMC ties - from Nebraska Examiner * Uber driver injured in knife attack asks for more driver safety precautions - from KETV...

Check out the plans for the new Union Omaha stadium and mixed-use development here . ALSO… * Nebraska legislature to consider nitrogen hypoxia for capital punishment - from WOWT * Nebraska GOP fight with delegation spills over into its endorsements - from Nebraska Examiner * New legislative bill threatens Foster Care Review Office’s independence - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....

Charles Wurtele goes deep on why he’s passionate about studying what he’s studying…this episode is a perfect companion pod to the Creighton Pink Out game on Saturday… ALSO… * New Union Omaha downtown stadium to anchor $300 million entertainment district - from Nebraska Examiner * Arts Now grant helps Tekemah-Herman students start their musical education on a high note - from KMTV * Pillen among 25...

Zach Peterson stops by on the day his new special is released on YouTube and celebrates his album going to number one on the iTunes comedy charts. ALSO… * ‘They can’t get up the street’: Trash troubles across the city - from KMTV * ‘Dream come true’: Thousands attend first pro volleyball match in Omaha - from KETV * New Senator tries again to make texting while driving a primary offense - from Neb...

Zach Peterson & Charles Wurtele drop by to try something a little different… ALSO… * Omaha homicide numbers dip slightly in 2023 - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha Senator’s bill would require Nebraska cities to submit ‘Poverty Elimination Plan’ - from KETV * The Nebraska volleyball pioneer helping bump the game to its next level - from Flatwater Free Press Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.c...

Mental health advocate Kristopher Berry concludes our conversation… ALSO… * OPS board changes stance on student journalist free speech bill for more discussion - from Omaha World-Herald * Gretna voters to have major say in expansion of Nebraska Crossing mall - from Nebraska Examiner * Public comment section could be cut from Douglas County board meetings - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at ww...

Kristopher Berry drops by for a discussion on mental health… You can check out his poetry here . ALSO… * Policing the police: Omaha oversight board rarely hears citizen complaints against police department - from Flatwater Free Press * Nebraska state senators cap the number of bills they can propose each session - from Nebraska Examiner * 2 arrested in connection with shooting at gas station, Omah...

Check out Build OMA for more info on the modernization and expansion plan . ALSO… * Lawmakers hold up ‘State of the State’ address, detailing ‘disrespect’ of North Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner * How much do EVs impact Omaha’s power grid? - from WOWT * Coming Roadwork: What’s expected at Saddle Creek & Leavenworth - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe