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Katie Mock is the owner of Nite Owl & Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors and Clark Ross is the owner of Mercury and they are both co-founders of the Streetcar Impact Alliance . For more information on the ‘Rally on the Route’ Block Party that’s discussed, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha City Council approves Mayor Ewing’s 2027 budget with minor changes...

Clark Ross is the owner of Mercury and Katie Mock is the owner of Nite Owl & Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors and they are both co-founders of the Streetcar Impact Alliance . ALSO… * Pete Hegseth’s visits Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base, touts StratCom’s ‘incredible capabilities’ - from Omaha World-Herald * Single-subject complaint filed against ‘Respect Nebraska Voters’ ballot measure - from Nebraska...

To listen to OMAPOD’s ‘10 New Old Market Improvement Ideas’ episode that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * 13 Nebraskans were killed in murder-suicides last year - from Omaha World-Herald * Abide’s Omaha lighthouse program turns renovated homes into neighborhood advocates - from KETV * Omaha veteran, others complete 50-mile march to raise awareness of PTSD - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at...

“ Old Market has dreams for the future but needs to address issues, too ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Judge sentences Omaha man convicted of armed bank robbery that he used ChatGPT to help plan - from KETV * Nebraska GOP, Dems appeal to state Supreme Court to stop other political parties - from Nebraska Examiner * Dundee Day returns for its 35th annual celebration on Saturday in Dundee...

“ KETV obtains emails from 2023 notifying districts, including Omaha Public Schools, about G.L.O.V.E. ,” reports KETV ALSO… * Bellevue Police deny OPS request that SRO’s no longer carry shock gloves - from WOWT * Two Omaha residents file claim against the city after their home is damaged during a police standoff - from KETV * Judge allows both new Nebraska political parties on fall ballot - from N...

“ Indoor Entertainment Center to Replace Council Bluffs At Home Store ,” reports Grow Omaha ALSO… * Undercover Homeland Security agents arrest alleged child predators in Omaha - from KETV * Omaha Kellogg’s plant marks last day before permanent closure - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska AG sues City of Omaha over minimum wage ordinance - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.oma...

“ Parents, students speak out against shock gloves in Omaha Public Schools ,” reports KETV ALSO… * Man accused of choking Omaha police dog in standoff faces 8 felonies, $1 million bail - from Omaha World-Herald * Ex-NU Regent Elizabeth O’Connor given 1-year sentence for felony DUI - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha-based American National Bank to transition to Associated Bank this fall - from KETV G...

Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . His EP 8 was released on August 7th, 2026 and he’s currently touring , recently kicking off the Maha Festival. ALSO… * Man found with multiple gunshot wounds after shooting in Old Market - from KETV * Omaha’s Juneteenth parade marches down 24th Street aft...

Carver Jones is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Omaha who’s based in Nashville. His brand new EP 8 was just released on August 7th and he’s currently touring , recently kicking off the Maha Festival. To watch the video for ‘Woman, My Lady’ that’s referenced, click here . To watch the video for ‘Middle Name’ - his collaboration with Mckenna Grace that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * Omaha...

The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash). They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . To listen...

Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100 . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To read OMAPOD credited/quoted in the Omaha World-Herald on breaking the Omaha 100 acquisition of Silicon Prairie News , click here . ALSO… * Residents voice concerns about increased police spending at Omaha budget hearing - from KETV * Who else is willing to debate in Nebraska this midterm cycle?...

The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash). To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska. For more information on, and to purchase the...

Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on, and tickets to the 2026 Common Senses Festival, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Amanda Kephart of Film Streams that’s referenced on their ‘Relaxed Screenings,’ click here . ALSO… * Omaha police investigate shooting early Sunday - from KETV *...

Sarah Baker Hansen is a Maha Festival board member. For more information on this year’s Maha Festival, click here . To purchase tickets, click here . To listen to Sarah’s past OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. ALSO… * Blackstone residents fear standing water near 38th and Farnam could threaten Colonial Hotel - from KETV * Omaha, Carlentini youth...

Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses . For more information on, and tickets to the 2026 Common Senses Festival, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Amanda Kephart of Film Streams that’s referenced on their ‘Relaxed Screenings,’ click here . ALSO… * Fix or demolish? Omaha officials give update on Blackstone building foundation collapse, streetcar impacts - from WOWT...

Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100 . To learn more about Front Porch Investments , check out Executive Director Jody Holston on OMAPOD - part one here and part two here . To hear Jody with Spark CDI Senior Director Angela Smith on Omaha’s disinvested community development ecosystem: click here for part one and here for part two. To learn more about the Omaha Municipal Land Bank , check out E...

The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash). They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska. For more information on the Reel Talk Pro series this Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at Film Streams Dunde...

Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens . Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here ; to listen to the second, click here . For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here . For more information on...

Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha nonprofit offers free credit reviews to help residents on path to homeownership - from WOWT * Paralympic hopefuls, military veterans in the mix as USA Boccia championships roll into Council Bluffs - from KMTV * Gretna will soon be home to the firs...

Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects . Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here . For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday...

Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media . To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Emiliano & Shannon Lerda that’s referenced: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO… * Kleine seeks protective order of man after judge drops charges from park chase of girls - from Omaha World-Herald * Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenan...

Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens . Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects . For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here . For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 that’s discussed, click here . To liste...

“ ‘The Odyssey’ Holds Strong for Big Second Weekend of $87M. Passes $600M Globally ,” reports The Hollywood Reporter ALSO… * Pancreatic cancer drug helping former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse now offered locally - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha families volunteer to keep Old Market clean - from WOWT * Upgrading the ‘rustic charm’: Westfair closes in on $10 million goal - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPO...

Mandy Rosenquist is the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Omaha Children’s Museum . For more information on the Fairytale Ball that’s discussed, happening at the Omaha Children’s Museum from Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th, click here . ALSO… * Pillen announces picks for tax incentive-eligible ‘opportunity zones,’ a slate stretching statewide - from Nebraska Examiner...

“ Neighbors weigh in on playground, park upgrades planned for two west Omaha parks ,” reports KMTV “ Pillen rescinds ImagiNE tax incentives for new Nebraska data centers ,” reports Nebraska Examiner To take the Cryer Park Design Survey from Omaha Parks & Recreation, click here . To take the Pheasant Run Park survey, click here . ALSO… * ‘She didn’t deserve it’: Family mourns Omaha native killed in...