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For more information on Scary Acres, click here . ALSO… * Man found dead west of Elkhorn identified by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha Public Schools marks 16th annual Lights On Afterschool event - from WOWT * Bellevue unveils interior renderings of Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, and a look inside new development deal - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www....

Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD , click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water. ALSO… * I-480 sign that fell due to crash may take a year to replace - from KET...

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust . Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To read the ‘ Buried Truth ’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here . To register for the ‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour - Sunday, October 18, 2026 / free, hour-long tours starting at Noo...

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat. To read “ ‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs ” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here . To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here ; and on the development of The Reid Technique, here . To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, cl...

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust . Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To read the ‘ Buried Truth ’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here . For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here . ALSO… * Omaha woman still faces prostitution charge after court dismisses one count - from KETV * Floating trail...

Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press . To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD , click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water. ALSO… * Immigration enforcement is rare at Nebraska’s ag worksites. Why? - from Flatwater Free Press * 22 Millard Woods Estates homes to...

John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law ; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO… * Man charged in fatal Douglas County crash scheduled for court - from WOWT * Plans revealed for new p...

Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha . Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on MAC ’s Rising CEOs program, click here . ALSO… * Trump signs order expanding access to red-dyed diesel during Nebraska rally - from KETV * ‘Adventure Park’ being considered at Omaha’s Oak View Mall - from WOWT * Belle...

John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law ; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast . ALSO… * 70-year-old Omaha man dies in two-vehicle collision - from Omaha World-Herald * Assault connected to car crash in North Omaha - from KETV * Iowa man charged w...

Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha . Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights . For more information on MAC ’s Rising CEOs program, click here . ALSO… * Police investigate after human skeletal remains discovered in Omaha park - from KETV * Lin-Manuel Miranda meets with Omaha theater students during campaign trip - from WOWT * North Omaha neighbors sign beams at future Gene Hay...

“ Omaha mayor says 100-year storm brought 5 to 6 inches of rain and dozens of rescues ,” reports KETV ALSO… * How tropical storms and hurricanes have left their mark on the landlocked Heartland - from KMTV * Syracuse senator to lead push to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance tax - from Nebraska Examiner * Gretna mother pushes for national violent felon registry named for her daughter - from WOWT Get fu...

Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . Part II: here . To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here . ALSO… * Fremont council meeting exposes lingering questions over homeschooling hiring dispute - from...

Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here . ALSO… * Bellevue crime rates continue to drop as police credit staffing, data analyst hires - from KMTV * Man connec...

“ Long-planned Vinton Street silos redevelopment agreement heads to City Council vote ,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Third Omaha man charged in fatal 2023 North Omaha shooting - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha City Council President says VA is interested in The Center Mall property - from KMTV * Omaha Public Schools pushes ‘moonshot’ reading goal as 6 in 10 students still lag - from KETV Get full access...

Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse . Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse . To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here . ALSO… * Mother pays $2,500 for car; son found guilty of stealing money back - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha Marathon draws runners from across the country - from KETV * Lau...

Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Douglas Count...

NPR Presents Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is tonight at 7:30 PM at The Orpheum Theater. ALSO… * Sarpy County residents voice concerns over tax increases at public hearing - from KMTV * ‘My other kids wouldn’t have a father’: Council Bluffs teen honored for saving dad - from KETV * Fremont City Council to vote on accepting non-accredited diplomas - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com...

Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference . For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * One person critically injured in Tuesday morning shooting - from KETV *...

“ Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders ,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Advocates ask Nebraska lawmakers to limit use of restraints on youths - from Lincoln Journal Star * Omaha police search for shoplifting suspect with history of theft - from KETV * Omaha Public Schools board approves 2026-27 budget with 7% property tax levy increase - from K...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For Part II, click here . For Part III: click here . To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One . Two . Three . Four . ALSO… * Council Bluffs standoff ends with suspect in custody for violation of protection order - from Omaha World-Herald * Arbor Day far...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For Part II, click here . ALSO… * ISIS-K member gets 20 years in attack that killed U.S. Marine Cpl. Daegan Page - from KETV * Omaha woman to be sentenced in elderly woman’s starvation death - from Omaha World-Herald * Heartland Plein Air Festival brings outdoor painting to Oma...

Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify . Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . For Part II, click here . To register for the NMotion Showcase that’s discussed, click here . To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen....

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One . Two . Three . Four . ALSO… * Judge rules animals seized from Elkhorn residence now property of Nebraska Humane Society - from KETV * Professor will speak about educator’s time in Iran during talks at UNO, UNL -...

Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify . Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen. ALSO… * Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster respon...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman . ALSO… * Omaha’s latest homicide arrest leaves only 1 of 10 cases unsolved - from Omaha World-Herald * $10M Omaha residential facility for combat-maimed vets aims to heal wounds medicine can’t - from Nebraska Examiner * Local volunteers help construct playground for Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands - from KETV Get full access to OMA...