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To check out The City of Omaha’s Snow Plow tracker, click here . To listen to the OMAPOD episode on naming snowplows that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * CHI Health to transform vacant North Omaha building into $14M kitchen facility - from WOWT * Food Bank for the Heartland welcomes celebrity chef judge - from KETV * Advocates say proposal would protect Environmental Trust from ‘death by a thou...

“ Blowup over Omaha bar’s barber-themed name and decor has landed in court ,” reports Nebraska Examiner To listen to the OMAPOD episode about this from last summer that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * Omaha Public Schools faces $50.6 million budget shortfall after state error - from KMTV * Elkhorn family sues DoorDash and Kansas man for the wrongful death of their daughter - from KETV * Southwe...

“ A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse ,” reports CNN “ Where to find Lenten fish fries around Omaha area in 2026 ,” reports KETV For more information, and tickets, to the Nebraska Chinese Association Lunar New Year’s Gala: Saturday evening, February 21st, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Orpheum Theater, click here . ALSO… * 14-year-old in hospital after shooting, Omaha P...

“ Council Bluffs River’s Edge Park Set to Expand ,” reports Grow Omaha ALSO… * Omaha’s first grief center lifting financial burdens - from WOWT * ‘A fantastic opportunity’: La Vista elementary earns $2,500 grant - from KETV * Sarpy County Museum donors demand answers after closure - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute . To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here ; for the second part, click here ; for the third part, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska hands over potentially sensitive voter data to DOJ during legal fight - from Nebraska Examiner * Richard ‘Dick’ Gulizia remembered as instrumental force behind Omaha South alumni association - fro...

“ Iowa Bears? Lawmakers Propose Bill for NFL Team ,” reports Front Office Sports “ Nebraska Is Second Known School With Athletes Investigated Over NIL Deals ,” reports Front Office Sports ALSO… * Caught on Camera: Trespasser rubs stuffed animal, rummages through dance studio - from KETV * Hazardous liquid drum illegally dumped in Omaha park - from WOWT * Coordination and construction: Nebraska’s b...

“ ‘Love your neighbor’ project seeks to spread Valentine spirit in Lincoln ,” reports Nebraska Examiner For more information on Omaha’s ‘Year of the Neighbor,’ click here . For more information on Lincoln’s ‘Love Your Neighbor LNK,’ click here . For more information on Certified Welcoming, click here . ALSO… * Police seek tips in northwest Omaha bank robbery - from WOWT * ‘Could be the nail in the...

“ Legislative committee hears proposals to regulate AI chatbots ,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Nebraska bill would raise teacher salary base to 50k, overhauls state education funding system - from KETV * ‘Guest worker permit’ bill draws labor union support, opposition from Nebraska’s labor commissioner - from Nebraska Examiner * Found Vintage Market forced to close as landlord plans to s...

“ Bellevue takes steps to develop possible ‘Racino,’ ” reports Grow Omaha . ALSO… * Nebraska mulls temporary firearm seizures for issued protection orders - from Nebraska Examiner * Big Grove Brewery seeks change in Nebraska liquor law to expand offerings - from KETV * Omaha nonprofit helps visually impaired neighbors experience skiing and snowboarding - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www....

The Games of the XXV Winter Olympiad begin with today’s Opening Ceremony. To look at the Team USA Connections Map (presented by Xfinity)(in partnership with Lilly), click here . To listen to the Summer OMA-lympic Games episode referenced, click here . ALSO… * Omaha leaders announce initiative to reverse ‘Brain Drain’ - from WOWT * Sarpy County beer distributors on strike; company aims to ‘crush’ u...

“ Usher Media acquires remainder of NRG Media Omaha ,” reports Radio Insight “ Nebraska Public Media plans to buy Omaha radio station ,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Nebraska bill would give more rights to landlords, causing concerns for tenants - from WOWT * Appropriators deny NU regent claims to state AG about Nebraska Medicine - from Nebraska Examiner * Equestrian students test mind an...

Kaleb Duncan is the co-founder and co-administrator of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group, and the founder and moderator of the Men of Omaha men’s group. For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here for part one; here for part two. To listen to Kaleb’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one,...

Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute . To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here ; for the second part, click here . ALSO… * Omaha native arrested for allegedly abducting sisters in Florida - from KETV * Construction of Mutual of Omaha Tower remains on track, company says - from WOWT * New $2.8 million project coming to Fremont - from KMTV Get full access to OM...

Aaron Gum is a synthesist, filmmaker , producer and musician . To listen to the first part of Aaron’s OMAPOD episode, click here . ALSO… * Census data shows less Nebraska ‘brain drain’ but concern for talent in its early 30s - from Nebraska Examiner * Utility work near Orpheum Theater nears completion, other projects updated - from Omaha World-Herald * After facing threat of demolition, Fred Astai...

Cara Kirsch is the CEO & Founder of The Kirsch Group . To listen to the first part of Cara’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha firefighters rescue multiple people from house fire Thursday - from KETV * Neighbors upset after historic home demolished in Little Italy - from WOWT * Blair development receives second city warning after months of stalled construction progress - from KMTV Get full acces...

J.J. Harder is a food critic, opinion columnist, television reporter & United States diplomat. To read the “Chili and cinnamon rolls: ‘Warm, welcoming and a little unexpected - just like Nebraska’” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here . To review the Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Map, click here . To listen to the first part of J.J.’s OMAPOD episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha vet...

Cara Kirsch is the CEO & Founder of The Kirsch Group . ALSO… * Omaha-area groups conduct annual count of homeless population - from KETV * Suspect in shooting at northwest Omaha movie theater sentenced - from WOWT * Nebraska will no longer divert foster care survivor benefits towards costs of care - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Frozen Charlottes is an original drama written by Omaha playwright Kim Louise and directed by TammyRa’ . For more information, and to purchase tickets - check out the Shelterbelt Theatre page here . To listen to the first part of their episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha’s ‘Little Italy’ youth, via art, fortify bridge to Italian sister city Carlentini - from Nebraska Examiner * Piano is key to man...

Ace Allure is a burlesque dancer. To listen to the first part of Ace’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska seeks to sweeten corporate incentives, partly to ensure Union Pacific stays and grows - from Nebraska Examiner * North Omaha leaders discuss community progress 19th annual summit focusing on 2030 transformation plan - from KMTV * Land of wagon ruts, grazing cows and golf became Omaha’s Cou...

Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute . To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska Board of Regents shakes up Nebraska Medicine board following lawsuit, lawmakers act - from KETV * Sarpy County gets its first heating designated center as church opens doors during extreme cold - from KMTV * Competing statehouse visions for voting in Nebraska vie...

Frozen Charlottes is an original drama written by Omaha playwright Kim Louise and directed by TammyRa’ . For more information, and to purchase tickets - check out the Shelterbelt Theatre page here . ALSO… * Suspects disassemble, steal door off Bobcat skid loader in Omaha - from KETV * Northwest Omaha neighbors split on 108th Street redesign months after completion - from KMTV * Buc-ee’s shares pla...

Ace Allure is a burlesque dancer. To listen to the episode with Iona Fortune referenced, click here for part one, and here for part two. ALSO… * Omaha firefighters use drones to monitor warehouse hot spots - from WOWT * Council Bluffs honors 24 professional athletes in first-ever Sports Roster at Iowa West Field House - from KMTV * Pillen promotes legislative agenda, delivers pointed message to op...

Leanne Prewitt is the CEO and President of Ervin & Smith marketing consultancy. To listen to the first part of Leanne’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Bryan High School student advocates for immigrant dreams at MLK competition - from WOWT * ‘Don’t want to be labeled as a dollar sign’: Papillion family explains potential impact of A&D waiver cuts - from KETV * Should Nebraska legislators be tested o...

J.J. Harder is a food critic, opinion columnist, television reporter & United States diplomat. To read the “Chili and cinnamon rolls: ‘Warm, welcoming and a little unexpected - just like Nebraska’” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here . To review the Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Map, click here . To read J.J.’s piece on Nebraska Territory that’s referenced, click here . ALSO… * A...

Kaleb Duncan is the co-founder and co-administrator of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group, and the founder and moderator of the Men of Omaha men’s group. For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Kaleb’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, and here for part two. For Kale...