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“ ICE Took Half Their Work Force. What Do They Do Now? ” reports The New York Times ALSO… * Life in prison awaits Omaha man found guilty of first-degree murder - from Omaha World-Herald * Team Ricketts, Republicans won’t let Dan Osborn fly under the radar this time - from Nebraska Examiner * Crossroads music festival goes on despite dangerous heat - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapo...

“ ‘There is a lot of interest’: What are ADU’s, and why are they on the rise in Omaha? ” reports the Omaha World-Herald For more information from the city’s ADU website - including a How-to Guide, Plans and Code - click here . ALSO… * Nebraska is back in a projected deficit of $95 million due to lower tax revenues - from Nebraska Examiner * MCC Board of Governors calls emergency meeting to accept...

Headline Hits discussed and rated in this episode (spoilers) : Headline #1 Story Headline #2 Story Headline #3 Story ALSO… * US Dept. of Education investigating UNO over scholarships favoring DACA, minority students - from Omaha World-Herald * Former Omaha state senator announces bid for Douglas County District Court clerk - from Nebraska Examiner * 2 cyclists have died during 2025’s RAGBRAI - fro...

“ Tesla opens retro-futuristic diner as Elon Musk hints at more locations ,” reports TechCrunch “ Nebraska Tesla Cybertruck owner reveals 12-hour delivery process that included having to fly to Colorado ” ALSO… * Metropolitan CC board member arrested on warrant after refusing to resign - from Omaha World-Herald * Money starts pouring into Nebraska midterm congressional races - from Nebraska Examin...

“ Husker Athletics Adds Special Events Department ,” announces The University of Nebraska-Lincoln ALSO… * More than 7,600 attend virtual Don Bacon town hall - from KETV * Crystal Rhoades jumps into crowded Nebraska 2nd District field - from Nebraska Examiner * MCC Board of Governors to consider resolution calling on one member to resign - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subsc...

“ ‘It’s not personal’: Valley residents initiate recall against mayor and city council president ,” reports KETV “ Stolen election or following rules? UNO panel tosses student votes, hands presidency to losing slate ,” reports the Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Nebraska trooper halts stolen Amazon van with tactical maneuver in southwest Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald * Advocates fear for autistic Nebr...

Top 25 Songs in Omaha on Shazam in the past week ALSO… * Omaha police investigate chase that ends in crash at S. 24th and F St. - from KETV * Plane from Omaha to Detroit diverted to Cedar Rapids due to unruly passenger - from WOWT * Omaha retired educators speaking out about ‘major glitch’ in retirement payment - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

LinkedIn Cities on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing US Metros for jobs and new talent Where does Omaha rank on the list? ALSO… * Don Kleine running again for Douglas County Attorney - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska State Patrol says crash on I-80 leads to law enforcement finding body in vehicle - from KETV * $27M Douglas County juvenile detention center remains vacant, prompting questions...

“ Omaha Tribe of Nebraska legalizes, regulates medical and recreational marijuana ,” reports the Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Iowa authorities fault Nebraska prison contractor - from Nebraska Public Media * ‘Very unique project for Omaha’: A look inside at Mutual of Omaha tower progress - from KETV * Retired Navy veteran Kishla Askins joins Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race - from Nebraska Examin...

Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. For more information on his campaign, click here . To listen to the first part of the episode, click here ; to listen to the second part, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska’s US Senators will decide on $9.4B funding cuts from public media, foreign...

Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. For more information on his campaign, click here . To listen to the first part of the episode, click here . ALSO… * Fernando’s Omaha says Homeland Security sent subpoena asking for employees’ documentation - from KETV * U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer s...

Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. For more information on his campaign, click here . ***OMAPOD Note***: The Nebraska Examiner story referenced at 4:05 of this episode is here , and is published as follows: In her statement responding to Cavanaugh’s announcement, Powell didn’t...

“ Crime Stoppers: Video shows thieves who stole from Omaha Little League ,” reports KETV ALSO… * ICE says it arrested MS-13 ‘kingpin’ in Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner * Federal freeze on afterschool care leaves Omaha families in limbo - from KMTV * Nebraska Humane Society trying to free up kennels to help shelter dogs in Texas - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Medical cannabis advocate, targeted notary running for Nebraska governor ,” reports Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Tim Cavanaugh appointed Douglas County treasurer, filling the rest of Ewing’s term - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha police arrest 45-year-old in death of 54-year-old - from KETV * Community mourns beloved bartender who died unexpectedly at 49 - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www...

“ Omaha Police Department cleared to expand drone program ,” reports DroneXL ALSO… * Bellevue police confirm officer arrested for assault in Douglas County - from KETV * Burned Omaha home creates eyesore for neighbors months after fire - from WOWT * Council Bluffs mayor faces two city council members in bid for fourth term - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Nebraska K-9s injured in line of duty newly authorized for EMS care, transportation ,” reports the Nebraska Examiner “ Nebraska casinos keep posting record monthly revenues. Is it enough to provide meaningful property tax relief? ” asks Nebraska Public Media ALSO… * Former Nebraska state senator Brett Lindstrom announces campaign for Congress - from KETV * 2 officers injured, 2 arrested after po...

Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine . To listen to Part One of Sarah’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * Nearly 1,800 Nebraska inmates are newly eligible for parole. Here’s how programs are getting ready - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska abortions rise 7% same year voters cement restrictions - from Nebraska Examiner * 54-year-old woman faces multiple charges inc...

“ Nebraska auditor claims tens of thousands of dollars improperly paid to state workers, some dead, ” reports the Nebraska Examiner For a list of 4th of July celebrations around the Omaha area, click here . For a Fireworks Cleanup Guide from Keep Omaha Beautiful, click here . ALSO… * Omaha teen who terrorized women at Memorial Park receives safety plan - from WOWT * ‘It overstayed its welcome’: Si...

Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo , previews this year’s convention, coming to the Mid-America Center, July 11 - 13th. For more information and tickets to OCon Expo 2025, click here . To listen to Matt’s OMAPOD appearance from last year: click here for Part I; click here for Part II. ALSO… * Omaha councilman reportedly considering Congressional run - from WOWT * Nebraska’...

Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine . For more information on Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul , click here . ALSO… * Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon again in middle of fight for big Trump bill - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Archbishop McGovern receives pallium from Pope Leo XIV - from KETV * Warren Buffett announces $6 billio...

For more information on tonight’s Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show featuring Ringo Starr, click here . ALSO… * How a Nebraska immigration raid tied to an identity theft investigation unfolded - from NBC News * Last of 7 suspects in Omaha stolen firearms case sentenced - from WOWT * Nebraska commission approves emergency medical cannabis regulations - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access...

“ Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on taxpayers’ dime ,” reports KOLN Read the full State Auditor Report - here . ALSO… * John Cavanaugh launches campaign for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from KMTV * Prosecutors say drug deal led to teenager getting shot during last day of College World Series - from KETV * Gov. Pillen signs bill into law targeti...

Check out Miss Cassette’s ‘Revisiting North 96th Street’ investigation on My Omaha Obsession here . The $5.25 million-dollar listing for 318 N. 96th St. The $2.5 million-dollar listing for 412 N. 96th St. ALSO… * Commissioners hold SOG grant until agencies discuss communication tactics - from KMTV * Gov. Jim Pillen announces resignation of Nebraska’s top economic developer, K.C. Belitz - from Nebr...

“ Omaha ice cream truck driver arrested for sexual assault of a minor ,” reports KETV ALSO… * Omaha police make arrests in early June homicide case - from WOWT * State senator John Cavanaugh’s 2nd District bid endorsed by former US Senators, others - from Nebraska Examiner * Douglas County officials consider Opvee, longer-lasting antidote for opioid overdoses - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD...

“ Omahan who is U.S. citizen spends two nights in jail on immigration ‘hold,’ drawing criticism ,” reports the Nebraska Examiner ALSO… * Man dies, woman wounded in shooting in North Omaha parking lot - from Omaha World-Herald * ‘A new breath of life’: Adams Park unveils new trail system - from KMTV * Rocco’s, Omaha Steaks deliver taste of the College World Series to Louisiana senior home - from KE...