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Reports Cindy Gonzalez of the Nebraska Examiner: ‘From beer to toilet paper, contestants for ‘coolest thing’ title are narrowed’ Sep. 6th, 2024 OMAPOD ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’ Bracketology episode here .To vote on Round 2, click here .ALSO…* Omaha Police Chief calls for termination of officer who killed man while serving warrant - from WOWT* Nebraska Task Force 1 deploys for Hurricane Hele...

Kimberly Kolakowski is the Executive Director of Firefly .For information on their Fall Flannel Fling event on Friday, click here .For tickets, click here . ALSO…* Omaha Storm Chasers poised for new ownership, as state tourism potential grows - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Metro Transit working to address bus delays - from WOWT* Neighbors afraid after deadly shooting downtown, look to OPD for ans...

Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN .For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here .For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here .ALSO…* State Sen. Mike McDonnell deflates GOP hopes for Nebraska winner-take-all in 2024 - from Nebraska Examiner* Construction to begin on new Omaha care facility for wounded veterans - from WOWT* E...

Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN .For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here .For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here .ALSO…* Osborn hosts nine town halls, no debates with Sen. Fischer - from KETV* Creighton University’s law school receives largest gift in 120-year history, $9.7M - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘I hope’: Y...

Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN . For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here .For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here . ALSO…* FBI Omaha to begin wearing bodycams as protocol changes - from WOWT* ‘Be out loud about mental health’: Omaha police co-responders see rise in call volume - from KETV* Omaha board peppers de...

Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha .For information and tickets to her upcoming ‘ Conscious Collections ’ event, click here .ALSO…* Nebraska congressional leaders put pressure on Gov. Jim Pillen to return the state to ‘winner-take-all’ - from KETV* More than 60 NE entities show unified front to update laws, state policies that help immigrants - from N...

EPPLEY AIRFIELD EXPANDS DINING AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE. OMAPOD UPGRADES THE UPGRADE. ALSO…* Outside groups ramp up advertising in Bacon-Vargas race in Nebraska’s 2nd District - from Nebraska Examiner* 3 of 6 boys accused of killing Uber driver in Omaha bound over to district court for trial - from KETV* A local nonprofit is working with UNO to study bats in Omaha and how they use backyard habitats -...

Erin Hartley is Daybreak Anchor for WOWT .To listen to the first part of Erin’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO…* Omaha families voice frustration over maintenance of local cemetery - from WOWT* ‘That’s concerning’: Nebraska’s child welfare report shows disturbing uptick - from KETV* Concerned parents speak out at OPS board meeting after school shooting - from KMTV This is a public episode. I...

Erin Hartley is Daybreak Anchor for WOWT . To watch Erin’s story on the passing of the no-kill animal shelter Hearts United for Animals founder Carol Wheeler that’s discussed in this episode, click here .To watch her story on the ‘ Play for Paige ’ Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Paige Roessner, click here . ALSO…* City of Omaha taking public input for the next master plan - from WOWT* Flood,...

Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha .For information and tickets to her upcoming ‘ Conscious Collections ’ event, click here .ALSO…* Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert vetoes City Council resolution on firefighter funding - from Omaha World-Herald* Lawsuit filed in anticipation of Nebraska medicinal marijuana ballot initiatives’ certification, alleging fraud -...

Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha . For information and tickets to the ‘ Conscious Collections ’ event discussed in this episode, click here .ALSO…* Omaha Northwest High shooting suspect was bullied, according to public defender - from WOWT* RFK Jr. withdraws from Nebraska’s presidential race; five other candidates confirmed - from Nebraska Examiner*...

The Joslyn is reimagined… and reopened! ALSO…* Security becomes focal point after teen was shot in Omaha school - from WOWT* Outside group buying statewide ad to boost Preston Love Jr. - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County Historical Society in turmoil amid staff turnover, building issues, ex-employees allege - from Flatwater Free Press This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Penelope Flowers is a comedian, performing artist and visual artist. ALSO…* ‘Absolutely not’: Don Kleine stands by decision to not appoint special prosecutor in recent case - from KMTV* Omaha neighborhood association connecting local candidates and voters - from WOWT* UNL grows enrollment for first time since 2017, adding to systemwide enrollment growth - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public ep...

The Joslyn reopens to the public tomorrow at 1:00. ALSO…* Families getting ‘opportunity scholarships’ worry new law will be repealed by voters - from KETV* ‘A missing year’: No income tax credits for Nebraskans to offset school property taxes paid in 2024 - from Nebraska Examiner* Building a better Council Bluffs: Beds delivered for foster kids - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you would li...

The Top 16 contenders for ‘ The Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska ’ competition were just announced - voting begins on September 11th! We take a closer look at this year’s matchups - and make some picks! ALSO…* RNC Chair Whatley visits Omaha to push for GOP election monitoring volunteers - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha seeks FEMA grant to boost fire department staffing, union calling for backup plan...

Xavier Jackson is the Founder & CEO of Local Art Plug .ALSO…* Omaha police issue warrants for 3 suspects in July 2023 shooting death of a pregnant woman - from KETV* Agency director overseeing Nebraska state budget and state employees to resign Sept. 27 - from Nebraska Examiner* Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery to close after 100 years in Omaha - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would...

Penelope Flowers is a comedian, performing artist and visual artist. For tickets to Lucky 23: A Stand-Up Comedy Party, click here . ALSO…* Family of Omaha man killed in shooting calls for dismissal of officer who fired shot - from WOWT* Chambers rethinks exit and might run after all, this time as a write-in - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘We got a bridge out in Elkhorn that makes this one look good’ -...

Xavier Jackson is the Founder & CEO of Local Art Plug .ALSO…* Council Bluffs police help armed man experiencing mental health crisis in a church - from KETV* Bellevue’s Winsor Cove back open after devastated by summer flooding - from WOWT* ‘Very fruitful’: Community organizations contribute to new temporary mural downtown - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Kristyna Engdahl is Vice President of Communications for MECA .For The RiverFront Calendar of Events, click here .HAPPY LABOR DAY!ALSO…* ‘Very strategic, very intentional’: Why UNO says most of its graduates are staying in Nebraska - from KETV* ‘It’s a terrific addition’: Construction begins on Old Market Gardens park - from KMTV* 75 years of WOWT: 6 News celebrates milestone anniversary - from WO...

Paul Jarrett is co-founder and CEO of Bulu .ALSO…* ‘Community wide issue’: Douglas County officials identify issues keeping new youth center closed - from KETV* ‘It can be frustrating’: Exploring the need for affordable housing in west Omaha - from KMTV* Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments on felon voting law - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

Rachel Drietz is the Programs and Operations Manager for Do Space .ALSO…* New child care tax credits could help low and middle-income families - from KETV* UNMC studies reveal major heat disparity in parts of Omaha - from WOWT* Mental health center in Council Bluffs will add desperately needed care - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

Paul Jarrett is co-founder and CEO of Bulu .ALSO…* Two Omaha housing projects to share $4M in federal disaster recovery funds - from Nebraska Examiner* State audit finds ‘needlessly high medical costs for inmates’ by Nebraska Department of Correctional Services - from KETV* ‘North Omaha can’t be lost’: Addressing housing discrimination in north O - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would...

Kristyna Engdahl is Vice President of Communications for MECA . For The RiverFront Calendar of Events, click here . ALSO…* Offutt air show draws 32,000 amidst challenging conditions - from WOWT* Will climate action keep young people in Omaha? This activist thinks so - from KMTV* The Omaha Advantage: Philanthropy & Self-Investment Fuel Omaha’s Exceptionalism - from Omaha Magazine This is a publ...

Paul Jarrett is co-founder and CEO of Bulu . ALSO…* Nebraska’s new $3 Million, regional approach to spurring economic development is off and running - from Nebraska Examiner* Temporary 4-way Stop: City’s traffic signal study includes busy Dundee intersection - from KMTV* Minority-owned businesses growing beyond Nebraska border - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Julia Hebenstreit is the Executive Director of The Kim Foundation .For more information/to buy tickets to their ‘ A Time for Hope & Healing ’ fundraising event, click here .ALSO…* New report provides insight to help address NE workforce woes, brain drain puzzle - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘Very energetic’: Nebraska delegates feel energy of Harris-Walz campaign at DNC - from KMTV* JD Vance visits...