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Spiritual Doula Els di Maria Sofia is an Omaha-based Astrologer . To book a consultation, check out her website here . Omaha - as we know it - was ‘born’ July 4, 1854 … Happy 4th of July!!! We’ll be taking the long weekend and will be back Monday morning, July 8th! ALSO… * Gretna delays special election on Good Life district spearheaded by Nebraska Crossing’s Rod Yates - from Omaha World-Herald *...

We conclude our conversation with Andrew Prystai - co-founder & CEO of Event Vesta . ALSO… * Dr. Dele Davis named interim chancellor for University of Nebraska Medical Center - from Nebraska Examiner * Man takes Omaha Housing Authority to court over father’s living conditions - from WOWT * Neighbors take name off anti-abortion petition, say they felt ‘misled’ into signing - from KMTV Get full acce...

Andrew Prystai is co-founder & CEO of Event Vesta . ALSO… * Income tax cuts will be protected during Nebraska property tax relief discussions, governor says - from Nebraska Examiner * Abortions performed by Nebraska doctors crater following state’s 12-week ban - from Flatwater Free Press * Report: Warren Buffett does not plan to continue donations to The Gates Foundation after his death - from KET...

The Midlands African Chamber ’s Pitch Black competition finals are Saturday, June 29th, at the Harper Center at Creighton University. For tickets, click here . Nina Austin from Love Yo Pup & Dr. Eddy Airiohuodion from Chalice Health complete our series on this year’s finalists. You can listen to Part I here , and Part II here . ALSO… * North Omaha struggles with storm debris disposal - from KETV *...

Acclaimed film director Josh Sabey returns! And he’s got an announcement to make - spoiler alert - it’s about the international release of The Basement Talks . You can now watch it on Amazon here or Apple TV+ here ! Check it out - after you’ve finished listening to this episode, of course… Josh directed Blue Baby ( click here for his OMAPOD episode on that incredible film) - a forthcoming document...

Danielle Herzog is the author of What Are You, Lou? , and a former Omaha World-Herald columnist who has also been published in The Huffington Post , The Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post . ALSO… * Property tax special session likely to begin July 25, Speaker Arch offers schedule - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha City Council approves $2 million land purchase for North Omaha truck route - from...

Dillon De Rozairo of Nebraska Innovation Labs takes us through their process on a hypothetical app proposal for the Omaha Streetcar pitched last week on the pod. ALSO… * ‘Worst yet to come’ in rising Missouri River, with flooding expected to be moderate and short-lived - from Nebraska Examiner * Unhoused Omahans battle heat: ‘We have to think of every resource available’ - from KETV * Woman arrest...

From Flatwater Free Press : “ Memo: UNO Athletics lacked fiscal discipline, needed cash infusions while led by Trev Alberts ” From Husker Extra : “ Love the Huskers to death? Proposal would allow fans to be buried in Memorial Stadium ” ALSO… * Omaha Police meet with Motel 6 about ongoing issues near Westgate neighborhood - from KMTV * Council Bluffs Community School District secures funding to fee...

You can hear Nick Allen every morning on The Todd-n-Tyler Radio Empire on Z-92 and see him at the best clubs and dive bars in the region! ALSO… * Good life up for debate: Gretna City Council puts pause on vote for special election - from KMTV * Ahead of townhall, Council Bluffs mayor, Union Pacific talk railroad concerns - from WOWT * Ribbon cut on Omaha’s renovated Gallagher Park - from KETV Get...

Danielle Herzog is the author of What Are You, Lou? , and a former Omaha World-Herald columnist who has also been published in The Huffington Post , The Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post . ALSO… * EPA to provide update on Omaha’s lead superfund site - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen says property tax plan during special session will be ‘bold and courageous’ - from KETV * Inside Look: Commun...

For more information about the Omaha Streetcar project, click here . ALSO… * Ambushed officer speaks about shooting, newly-released body cam footage - from KETV * Mother of Omaha man murdered in cold case still grieving, relieved by suspect’s arrest - from WOWT * One learning center in North O educates students on Juneteenth through artwork - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/s...

Talk of the punishment of the two unruly Texas A&M fans at the CWS has now gone from a lifetime ban from the stadium to a ban of one year… Is it time to get medieval on them? ALSO… * Greater Omaha Chamber taps new economic development leader - from Omaha World-Herald * How Omaha struck out on landing the College Baseball Hall of Fame - from Flatwater Free Press * Carter Lake Council makes investig...

Jeffrey Koterba is an intergalactically syndicated editorial cartoonist, artist, writer, radio host, teacher, consultant, creative coach… and futurist. Check out his Patreon here . ALSO… * ‘He will forever be missed’: Omaha church announces pastor’s sudden passing - from KETV * Advocates, parents continue push for pediatric brain cancer research at CWS - from WOWT * ‘To celebrate the struggle’: Ne...

Welcome to Omaha - ranked 5th on the Forbes Advisor ‘ Best Summer Vacation Cities in America’ list! ALSO… * ‘Prioritize the voice of the people’: Sen McKinney against displacement for business park near Eppley - from KMTV * CWS: 2024 How Creighton University helps all 8 teams stay healthy - from WOWT * Omaha firefighters rescue man stuck in bucket truck after hydraulic failure leads to fire - from...

We conclude our conversation with Omaha’s 51st Mayor, Jean Stothert . ALSO… * Carter Lake councilwoman accused of harassment will keep seat - from WOWT * Joslyn Art Museum quietly postpones famed artist’s exhibit after multiple assault allegations - from Flatwater Free Press * Kiewit Luminarium unveils ‘Science of Baseball’ exhibit for CWS - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/su...

Jean Stothert is the 51st Mayor of Omaha. ALSO… * Deputies arrest three in connection with Elkhorn North High gunshots incident - from Omaha World-Herald * Douglas County reduces property valuations for storm damaged homes - from KETV * OPD: Motel once accepted ground beef as payment - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Jean Stothert is the 51st Mayor of Omaha. ALSO… * Omaha City Council considers $2 million for truck route - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha rolls out website for city’s new Master Plan - from WOWT * No payment means no recount of blowout Douglas County Board race - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Dave Webber is the host of Omaha Everyday on WOWT. ALSO… * Unprecedented moves seek to ramp up affordable housing options in Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska Humane Society limiting intake, adoptions due to possible infection - from WOWT * After 50 years, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival comes to a close - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Brent Bradley is an Omaha Austin, TX-based stand-up comedian… ALSO… * Nebraska dedicates memorial to honor Vietnam veterans - from Omaha World-Herald * Gov. Pillen visits Nebraska National Guard sent to U.S.-Mexico border - from WOWT * The last servants: Sisters who founded Omaha’s Marian High prepare for their final act - from Flatwater Free Press Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subsc...

Omaha World-Herald : Omaha’s Hollywood Candy to offer sweet-themed boozy drinks News we can… booze ? ALSO… * Nebraska state senator asks city of Omaha to give voters more say on streetcar, Mayor Jean Stothert responds - from KETV * Omaha officials say progress is being made on ‘Baby Bob’ bridge - from WOWT * Omaha candidate seeks recount at own expense after soundly losing GOP primary - from Nebra...

“A woman in Nebraska who was mistaken for dead at a nursing home and later found to be alive at a funeral home has now really died,” reports the BBC . The internationally covered saga of the sad final passing of Ms. Constance Glantz shocked many… but didn’t surprise Lincoln death industry professional Robert Davies . Why? Well… just click play to find out … ALSO… * Omaha installs inaugural Inland...

John Heaston passed away at age 53 on Friday after a four-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia. The above illustration by Jeffrey Koterba was for the Omaha Press Club event celebrating Mr. Heaston’s career and life . For a brief history of The Reader , click here . To read the press release announcing the acquisition of The Reader by Nebraska Public Media, click here . To listen to John Heaston...

Dylan Oakes Rohde is the founder/owner of The Backline Comedy Theatre . For information about the Omaha Comedy Fest, click here . ALSO… * Dan Osborn might not face Democratic Senate write-in candidate - from Nebraska Examiner * Food Bank for the Heartland breaks ground on new, larger facility - from WOWT * Multiple houses hit by gunfire Sunday morning, Omaha police open investigation - from KETV G...

Lauren Martin - Partnerships, Amplify Arts - tells us all about their Alternate Currents program and her journey into the Art World. For information on applying for a permanent public art display at the Omaha Central Public Library , click here . ALSO… * Nebraska and Iowa leaders react to former President’s guilty verdict - from KETV * Property tax special session could be among costliest in Nebra...

Omaha World-Herald : Sinkhole draws curious onlookers in midtown Omaha . OMAPOD : Summer of Sinkhole has arrived!!! News we can use. ALSO… * Who tried to kill Leo? Affidavit reveals who investigators believe may have been responsible for dog in dumpster - from KETV * One year after abortion law, fewer med students applying to be doctors in Nebraska - from Flatwater Free Press * Expanding intergene...