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Brian Jeffers , a Tenor, is a vocalist, actor and Omaha-native starring as Sellem in the upcoming production of The Rake’s Progress , coming to The Orpheum Theater on Feb. 7th at 7:30 PM and Feb. 9th at 2:00 PM. For information about The Rake’s Progress production from Opera Omaha, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Gretna’s Good Life ballot measure passes by just 15 votes - from KETV...

“ Omaha Streetcar Authority approves $26.7 million for new maintenance facility ,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Gov. Pillen, lawmakers take aim at youth social media and cell phone use - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘It’s just ridiculous’: Tenants at City View Apartments in Omaha fed up with living conditions - from WOWT * Union Pacific employee announces candidacy for Omaha City Council District 4 - from KET...

“ Omaha may blend buses, rideshare vans if Metro Transit’s private-public partnership gets OKed ” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Police identify five victims in shooting at 24th and Binney St. - from KETV * Nebraska lawmakers aim to define male, female for sports, bathrooms and more - from Nebraska Examiner * Fighting the odds; Vic’s Popcorn celebrates 45 years as a small business - from K...

“ Omaha’s Dunkin’ locations report running out of donuts ” reports the Omaha World-Herald ALSO… * Nebraska lawmakers say new bill would give tax relief owed to property owners - from WOWT * ‘Add some stability’: Free school meals bill introduced to 109th state legislature - from KETV * Blue not: House seat, mayor’s office stay red in Omaha ‘blue dot.’ Why? - from Flatwater Free Press Get full acce...

Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments . To listen to the first part of Jody’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * Breaking down contested committee chair races in the Nebraska Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha woman pleads no contest to being accessory to murder - from Omaha World-Herald * North O senator has plans to hold landlords accountable with a new...

Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments . For more information on the ‘Greenlining Fund’ - click here . To read the Nebraska Examiner story referenced in this episode, click here . ALSO… * Bedbugs prompt lawsuit, new potential law aimed at Omaha Housing Authority - from Nebraska Examiner * Ex-Omaha fire captain convicted of sexually assaulting 3 children dies in prison -...

Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer . Esta es la primera parte de el podcast: haga clic aquí ALSO… * Omaha firefighters rescue 2 occupants from house fire near airport - from Omaha World-Herald * Gov. Jim Pillen talks about his injuries, recovery and getting back to work - from Nebraska Examiner * OPD: Overall crime down 17% in 2024, juvenile crime remains a concern into 20...

Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello closes out the year with a frank and very candid conversation about public skepticism regarding the streetcar. Plus, a lot of interesting information on the Urban Core Strategic Plan , where Omaha will be next year - and at the end of the decade. OMAPOD will return with new episodes on the morning of Monday, January 6th, 2025. Have a great holiday...

Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer . ALSO… * OPPD board approves 6.3% average rate increase - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska, propelled by international migration, surpasses the 2 million population mark - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha family shares fight to get a medical robotic arm for teenage daughter - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscrib...

Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here . ALSO… * Court documents: Gun used in accidental fatal shooting of 6-year-old Omaha girl was unsecured - from Omaha World-Herald * Lawmakers look at what works, what doesn’t among NE housing programs and incentives - from Nebraska Examiner * Family of Jack Hoffman praying for m...

Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here . To hear the Monopoly - Omaha Edition suggestions OMAPOD episode, click here . ALSO… * City of Omaha, Crossroads developers to close $38.8 million land deal at former mall site - from Omaha World-Herald * Vaccination rates continue to decline for Nebraska school children - from...

Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent. For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here . To listen to the first part of Dan’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * Inmate who fatally shot man for waving at girlfriend dies in Omaha Correctional Center - from Omaha World-Herald * Plane passenger is sentenced in Omaha...

Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent. For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here . To listen to the first part of Dan’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * Immigrant advocates criticize Pillen’s pledge to follow Trump on deportations - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha firefighters battle large fire in apartme...

Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent. For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here . ALSO… * One of Omaha’s tallest buildings to be converted to housing - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen, lawmakers celebrate new laws for Nebraska National Guard recruitment and retention - from Nebraska Examiner * A glimpse into...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . ALSO… * ‘Bridging the gap’: Department of Justice mediates discussion with LULAC, Omaha police - from KETV * 2 children, 2 adults hospitalized after apartment fire in Omaha’s Aksarben neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald * Rural Nebraska crash victims say the same man was waiting for them after separate wrecks - from WOWT Get full access t...

After 21 years country dance club ‘Guitars and Cadillacs’ is reopening in Omaha , reports KMTV. ALSO… * Housing project for combat-injured veterans gains Omaha City Council approval - from Omaha World-Herald * Police investigating robbery of armored vehicle outside Omaha library - from WOWT * Fortenberry seeks two-month delay of re-trial to wait for Trump Justice Department - from Nebraska Examine...

Update on Light the World Giving Machine returning to Omaha in December … Vending machines that dispense healthcare items installed across Omaha + Omaha bar installs vending machine that dispenses contraceptives, pregnancy tests , reports WOWT ALSO… * Nebraska governor’s priorities shift focus from spending and tax changes - from Nebraska Examiner * No bond for teen charged in deadly shooting: Pro...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . ALSO… * Omaha’s Howard L. Hawks leaves legacies in higher education, business and philanthropy - from Omaha World-Herald * Rep. Jim Jordan’s letter questions former NE Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s prosecution - from Nebraska Examiner * Elkhorn Public Schools proposes boundary changes for elementary schools - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . For information on his ‘One Degree of Separation’ art show and reception tonight from 5:30 - 9:00 at The Joslyn Castle Carriage House, click here . ALSO… * Omaha City Council member Aimee Melton will seek reelection in 2025 - from Omaha World-Herald * 2nd Omaha teen gang member sentenced in 2021 murder with high-powered rifle - from WOWT * U...

To check out Spotify’s 2024 ‘Wrapped’, click here . ALSO… * ‘Victimizing vulnerable people’: OPD and DCSO working to combat cryptocurrency scams - from KETV * City selling once-vibrant North Omaha building, looking to offload more empty lots - from WOWT * Gwen’s Gift prepares for sixth year; bringing holiday joy to memory care residents - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subsc...

MAHA Festival returning in 2025! Combining forces with Outlandia What could take the festival to the next level? OMAPOD has the answer! ALSO… * Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base gets new 95th Wing next year - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘Beyond humbled and surprised’: UNO Chancellor named Woman of the Year at Inspire Awards - from Omaha World-Herald * New data from MAPA shows top traffic concerns in O...

Man behind Nebraska’s ‘Lil’ Red’ remembered by family, community , reports WOWT Nebraska defensive lineman reportedly plans to enter transfer portal , reports KETV ALSO… * Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding will seek reelection in spring 2025 - from Omaha World-Herald * Fewer voters turned away under new Nebraska voter ID law than in similar states - from Nebraska Examiner * Vending machines...

For more information on Giving Tuesday and SHARE Omaha, click here . ALSO… * From youth clubs to the pros: Why volleyball continues to grow in Nebraska - from KETV * First free outdoor ice skating rink opens in west Omaha - from KMTV * Linking Lincoln and Omaha with a hike-bike trail enters a new phase - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ALSO… * OPD Chief Todd Schmaderer shares plan to continue progress in policing - from WOWT * NEGOP Chair concerned new political action committees are acting as “Shadow GOP” and confusing supporters - from KMTV * CHI Health celebrates opening of new donor care unit at Bergen Mercy - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

South Omaha rat infestation has Douglas County Health Department seeking help , reports the Omaha World-Herald . ALSO… * Douglas County gets federal grant to improve juvenile justice, must create strategic plan - from KETV * Google: 2024 capital investment in NE is $930M, for a five-year tally of $4.4B - from Nebraska Examiner * Historic downtown buildings to be redeveloped apartments, affordabili...