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Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist . ALSO… * Nebraska abortion initiative with the most votes would become law, if voters pass more than one - from Nebraska Examiner * Gifted Nebraska girl competes in national spelling bee - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha Summer Arts Festival announces ‘difficult decision’ to end event after 50 years - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at ww...

John Dechant is the author of Little Poison and Scoreless . He’s also President of Legacy Preservation Publishing. ALSO… * ‘One Stop Shop’: New Omaha VA Medical Center facility makes visits more efficient - from KMTV * Bellevue woman’s unspoken heroism during WWII may soon become a full-length film - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha firefighter critically injured while battling house fire - from KET...

Cpl. Daegan Page - USMC 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment - was KIA, along with 12 other service members , as the result of an enemy attack while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel at Abbey Gate, Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. His mother, Wendy Adelson , is Board Secretary of the Cpl. Daegan Page Foundation . For more information on the Cpl. Daeg...

Nebraska Examiner Senior Contributor Paul Hammel tells us an epic tale of Nebraska’s “poet laureate in perpetuity” John Neihardt , and the reveal of his mysterious “altar to courage” commemorating The Song of Hugh Glass … ALSO… * Omaha-born Malcolm X takes a place in Nebraska Hall of Fame amid cheering, sculpted bust unveiled - from Nebraska Examiner * Former Nebraska Congressman expected to appea...

Shawna Forsberg is President & Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Midlands . To donate to the Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Relief Fund - click here . ALSO… * Proposed ‘personhood’ amendment would outlaw almost all abortions in Nebraska - from Nebraska Examiner * OPS makes final change to pandemic aid plan - from Omaha World-Herald * Ramblewood neighbors can’t catch a break, now dealing with...

The Midlands African Chamber ’s Pitch Black competition finals are Saturday, June 29th, at the Harper Center at Creighton University. For tickets, click here . In today’s Part II of meeting the finalists, we welcome (back) to the show, Mark Wong of the free drink app, Tippl and meet Breonna Kellogg from Caring Expertise Homecare . ALSO… * State of the City: Ranked #1 City to move to, crime is down...

Midlands African Chamber CEO Karine Sokpoh & 2024 Pitch Black Finalist Rodney Bennett , CEO & Owner of SunFlare Brands , stop by to chat about this year’s pitch competition and the upcoming finals - for tickets, click here . ALSO… * ‘Support Our Schools Nebraska’; last-minute push for signatures before July - from WOWT * Nebraska GOP pushes unity after primary fights with incumbents; delegates dis...

Lauren Martin - Partnerships, Amplify Arts - tells us all about the incredible, unprecedented opportunity for local artists for the Omaha Central Public Library . For information on applying for a permanent public art display, click here . ALSO… * Omaha’s county, for one year, surges to fastest growing economy in the U.S. - from Flatwater Free Press * Opportunity Scholarships Act repeal is pulled...

Todd Brooks is a director, actor, musician, playwright, producer and marketing maven with a love of commercial jingles and the stage. For information and tickets to A Chorus Line at the Chanticleer Community Theater over in Council Bluffs, click here . ALSO… * Douglas County Republican Party chair resigns one day after primary election - from KETV * Dan Osborn spurns Democrats, other parties whose...

Joel Semler is a 59-year-old tradesman by day… and a (primarily) prop-based comedian by night. ALSO… * Nebraska Primary Election results: Senate races, congressional seats and more - from KETV * Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws on mental health - from WOWT * NE officials say voting went mostly smoothly in state’s first election requiring voter ID - from Nebraska Examiner...

Zedeka Poindexter & Gina Tranisi are Co-Executive Directors of the Nebraska Writers Collective . ALSO… * Multistate, Nebraska-led lawsuits target California and EPA emission regulations - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha streetcar update: Vehicle builder approved, bridge work needed - from KETV * Nikko Jenkins asking Nebraska for mental health study to challenge death sentence - from WOWT Get full a...

John Dechant is an author and President of Legacy Preservation Publishing. ALSO… * At least one person hurt in gunfire at south Omaha Cinco de Mayo festival - from KETV * A Centennial Celebration: Offutt Air Force Base marks special milestone - from KMTV * Nebraskans search out rare Northern Lights display - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Greg “The Outdoor Guy” Wagner is always in season. And right now, so are morel mushrooms . And wild asparagus ! He tells us all about how and where to find them…and what to do with ‘em when we do! ALSO… * Fortenberry charged again for lying after 2016 fundraiser collected foreign funds - from Nebraska Examiner * Busby’s Journey: Unsheltered homelessness is surging in Omaha. Can one man and his dog...

Dr. Mary Bolin is Professor Emeritus in the University Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a guest lecturer in the School of Information at San José State University. And, also - my cousin! ALSO… * Governor, AG, NE bankers launch fund to target human trafficking - from KETV * Signatures being gathered seeking to stop Nebraska’s revamped school choice law - from Nebraska Examiner *...

Dave Webber is a Hall of Fame broadcaster and the host of Omaha Everyday on WOWT. ALSO… * Elkhorn tornado relief funds approved by Omaha city council - KETV * Omaha Housing Authority CEO responds to Underwood Tower complaints - from WOWT * Construction on Mutual of Omaha headquarters is on track despite recent storms - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Dylan Oakes Rohde is the founder/owner of The Backline Comedy Theatre . For information about the Omaha Comedy Fest, click here . ALSO… * OPS boosts pay for some educators at cost of $34.8 million - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses foster care abuse case against DHHS, expands immunity - from Nebraska Examiner * Air National Guard deployed to assist law enforcement in Wash...

Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha . For information on the 2024/25 Season, click here . ALSO… * Pillen’s property tax road show targets possible yes votes - from Nebraska Examiner * St. Patrick’s Catholic Church continues to assist Elkhorn victims - from WOWT * Blair family receives tornado assistance from hometown NFL player - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at...

Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha . For information on El último sueño de Frida y Diego , click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Mayor seeks to redistribute funds to local families impacted by tornado - from KMTV * Creighton opens $24 million Jesuit residence hall - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha immigrant history museum event aims to ‘set the record straigh...

Rashod Vaughn wanted a whirlwind of publicity when he released his mixtape comedy album ‘ Just My Thoughts ’ last Friday. He got a whirlwind…that hurt the publicity. ALSO… * Midland University associate AD charged with sexual assault - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha officials last year gave green light to 23 projects that represent $129 million in TIF loans - from Nebraska Examiner * Blair widow...

Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. ALSO… * Pillen deploys Nebraska National Guard to assist with storm recovery, security - from Nebraska Examiner * Elkhorn brothers return home, recall cartwheeling through the air after being sucked into the tornado - from KETV * Elkhorn church helping reunite tornado victims with lost...

Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. The photo above is taken from his viral GoPro video that you can see in full here . If you’re looking to help with the relief efforts, our friends at SHARE Omaha are compiling ways to support tornado relief here . ALSO… * 2 arrested on suspicion of attempted looting near Elkhorn - from...

Carmen Steele , Senior Manager, Communications, for United Way of the Midlands joins us to tell you how you can aid tornado relief via the Nebraska & Iowa Tornado Relief Fund . Click here to donate. Or call: 402.522.7962 Or text: TORNADO24 to 41444 To register for cleanup volunteering opportunities on the volunteer platform, go to uwmidlands.galaxydigital.com ALSO… * Minden, Iowa man dies from inj...

We conclude our game-changing conversation about the development of Monopoly’s Omaha Edition… If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: omaha@toptrumps.com ALSO… * Omaha leaders declare support for P.A.C.E. - from KETV * Zero for 63: In past decade, Omaha police haven’t sided with any citizen who formally complained of bias - from Flatwater Free Press * Blackstone small business houses new...

Brooke Barsell is a writing coach, teacher - and also performs on, hosts and produces comedy shows… For information on the Nebraska Writers Collective Finals at the Holland Center next Tuesday night, click here . ALSO… * Douglas County GOP central committee flips endorsements to Dan Frei and John Glen Weaver - from Nebraska Examiner * Crossroads, Omaha working on milestones to keep redevelopment o...

Monopoly announced an Omaha edition. A legendary OMAPOD episode ensued. Now - a podcast that will change the game. If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: omaha@toptrumps.com ALSO… * Omaha police make plea for information in unsolved 2023 murder - from KETV * ‘I came home to this’: Neighbor says he wasn’t told about placement of fiber box - from KMTV * Wambli Sapa powwow to draw tribal n...