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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 * Flo...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 Get full access...

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 ALSO… * Families getting ‘opportunity scholarships’ worry new law will be repealed by voters - from KETV * ‘A missing year’: No income tax credits for Nebraskans to offset school property taxes paid in 2024 - from Nebraska Examiner * Building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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapo...

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 pla...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 - f...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.om...

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 Get full access...

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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

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 visit...

Angie Lauritsen is State Director of Nebraska For Us . ALSO… * Omaha’s ‘Market-to-Midtown Bikeway’ to close as utilities begin streetcar-related construction - from Nebraska Examiner * Douglas County Department of Corrections breaks ground on mental health facility - from KMTV * ‘There’s gotta be a better process’: Report reveals trends in Nebraska domestic abuse deaths - from KETV Get full access...

Bryan Hill & Pam Beall-Hill are Event Chairs for PACE Interactive . For information on PACE Interactive, click here . For tickets to PACE Interactive, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska GOP closes ranks, endorses Federal delegation - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘We’re lucky to have our son home’: Kindergartner with autism left on bus, Bennington school district says - from KETV * Mold forces Omaha school...

Angie Lauritsen is State Director of Nebraska For Us . ALSO… * Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, AG Kris Kobach send joint letter opposing Nebraska plan to redirect water - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Community Playhouse celebrates 100 years of theater - from WOWT * Former Senator Ben Sasse Responds to Reports of Overspending U. of Florida Money - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/su...

Shannon and Emiliano Lerda are the co-founders of Elevator . ALSO… * 2 teens to be charged as adults in murder of 64-year-old in Omaha earlier this week - from WOWT * Douglas County Board to regroup on options for new youth center - from KETV * Omaha economist’s survey of bank executives shows ‘rural main street’ economy still stumbling - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.oma...

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… * Four boys between the ages of 11 - 17 in custody after shooting in Northwest Omaha - from KMTV * ‘Making progress’: OPS superintendent says district is improving issues as new school year begins - from Omaha World-Her...

Shannon and Emiliano Lerda are the co-founders of Elevator . ALSO… * Nebraska bound: Harris running mate Tim Walz to visit 2nd district - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Public Works director resigns as member of Omaha Streetcar Authority, effective immediately - from KETV * Vance to visit Nebraska for a fundraiser - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Of the 16 locations being considered for a new nuclear small modular reactor, Fremont is the closest to Omaha… ALSO… * ‘What’s it going to take?’: Neighbors concerned with 36th & L St. bridge damage - from KMTV * Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF President channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts - from The Independent Florida Alligator * FBI Omaha Field Office hosts Agriculture Threa...

Nebraska climbs ranks for worst road rage reports KMTV… ALSO… * Nebraska’s 2nd District steps back into presidential spotlight after crazy month - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘It’s a real tearjerker’: Veterans visit the new Vietnam Veteran Memorial for the first time - from KMTV * LULAC leadership, in rare visit to NE, lays plans for pilot program focused on immigrant workers - from Nebraska Examiner...