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Dance on into the New Year with an update on what’s going on with Fred Astaire’s childhood home… ALSO… * Auditor alleges board members misused federal funds - from KETV * Bill would add new form of execution for death row inmates - from WOWT * 14 people displaced by 2 early morning house fires - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Bree Kalhorn closes out a podcast, a week, a month, a season and a year, simultaneously… now that’s talent! We’re taking a Holiday break and will be off the next two weeks… but we’ll be back bright and early on Monday, January 8th, 2024!!! Thanks for subscribing and listening - got a lot of really cool stuff planned for next year - so go and have yourself a restful and amazing holiday break! ALSO…...

Bree Kalhorn reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Henry Kissinger… ALSO… * 18-year-old arrested in connection to shooting death of 17-year-old - from KETV * Pair of Nebraska lawmakers visit Omaha council to urge creation of inland port authority - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Starbucks employees explain decision to unionize - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Bree Kalhorn enlightens us on The Santa Clauses … ALSO… * Pair of Nebraska lawmakers visit Omaha council to urge creation of inland port authority - from Nebraska Examiner * City Council raises pay for police’s mental health co-responders - from WOWT * Omaha mother hopes to prevent overdose deaths after losing her son - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Go pour a nice large glass of egg nog and join excellent stand-up comedian Bree Kalhorn on today’s show to make your Christmas safe and secure with our Christmas Survival Guide! ALSO… * Haley makes a campaign stop in Treynor - from WOWT * North Omaha airport’s plans to expand, upgrade starting to get up off the ground - from KETV * Nebraska firearms group sues Omaha and Lincoln over gun orders and...

What?! You’re not up on Local Love - the blind dating show on the Very Local app that had two recent Omaha episodes? Well, no worries, we review them today… ALSO… * Gunfire critically injures man at Council Bluffs home - from KETV * Nebraska ‘brain drain’ persists, plus another alarm is raised by new census data - from Nebraska Examiner * Henry Monsky’s grandson carries on family legacy at Boys To...

BREAKING NEWS: Moving (still) sucks . ALSO… * $886 billion defense bill includes money for StratCom nukes, Offut rebuild - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska’s $600,000 juvenile justice federal grant follows multi-year dry spell - from Nebraska Examiner * South Omaha museum recreates classic holiday display - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

One of the hardest things about this time of year is the anticipation … that’s especially true THIS YEAR! ALSO… * OPS still making plans for $8 million left of $304 million in federal pandemic relief - from Omaha World-Herald * Judge declines to approve Nebraska voting rights settlement - from Nebraska Examiner * Blair officer earns life-saving award for response to deadly shooting - from KETV Get...

Tippl co-founder Michael Friedman picks up the tab… ALSO… * Hotel shooting suspect extradited to Omaha to face murder charge - from WOWT * Oak View Mall under new ownership with entertainment in mind - from KETV * South central Omaha silos visible from interstate could be replaced by housing - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Music Bingo host, comedian and podcaster Joslyne DeBonis tells us her opinions on how Omaha and Lincoln do the Holiday Season and which she prefers… and why! ALSO… * Teens vandalize, steal memorial for homicide victim - from KETV * Bennington school board approves mail-in special election for $119 million bond issue - from Omaha World-Herald * Gretna community rallies around beloved basketball coa...

Kristyna Engdahl , Vice President of Communications for MECA , comes out for an encore…and brings the house down! ALSO… * Fort Calhoun community mourns Priest murdered Sunday morning - from KETV * Ted Turner, longtime Nebraska land baron, still buying as next chapter nears - from Flatwater Free Press * Group of Omaha moms on track to build inclusive, accessible playground at Lake Zorinsky - from K...

Tippl co-founders Mark Wong & Michael Friedman craft us a strong mixed think about what they love and where they see room for growth here. ALSO… * Omaha woman allegedly stole a pickup and attempted to run into a police car - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha’s public housing residents are facing eviction more often - sometimes over small debts - from Flatwater Free Press * New coalition formed to sp...

Kristyna Engdahl , Vice President of Communications for MECA , tells us all about Adam Sandler’s huge show at CHI the other night and gives us a guide to a very seasonal experience this Holly Days down at The RiverFront … ALSO… * Head of Nebraska Humane Society steps down - from WOWT * Agency assures state senators that finding the cause of 911 outages top priority - from Nebraska Examiner * OPD O...

See her epic Cabela’s Santa pic here . Comedian and podcast host Joslyne DeBonis drops an instant classic… ALSO… * OPD investigating alleged sexual assault at Westside High School - from KETV * Omaha City Council approves controversial business improvement district for Little Bohemia - from Omaha World-Herald * MUD to vote on potential rate increases - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.om...

NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives a free consultation… ALSO… * Pillen decries increases in Nebraska school property taxes despite more state aid - from Omaha World-Herald * Guests react to Monday morning homicide at central Omaha hotel - from WOWT * Bags of Fun non-profit showcased in NFL campaign - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

REAL Yelp reviews of real Omaha Holiday attractions from real people… I read them without revealing what they’re reviewing, you take a guess… and the weather outside stays frightful while the fire remains delightful. ALSO… * Afghan Community Day aims to educate, protect refugee population - from WOWT * Remembering my teacher Charlie Munger - from Nebraska Examiner * Former Nebraska federal judge p...

Dylan Oakes Rohde , owner/founder of The Backline , addresses some recent controversies… ALSO… * Patriarch of Henry Doorly Zoo giraffe herd dies unexpectedly - from Omaha World-Herald * Hundreds of non-profits participate in Giving Tuesday - from KMTV * North Omaha community excited to see Bud Crawford’s plans for old OIC site - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

Brooke Barsell sets the record straight on something that’s been generating a lot of heat on-line lately… ALSO… * Omaha expects Accessory Dwelling Units to create more homes - from KETV * Efforts still being made to rebuild Bellevue years after disastrous flood - from WOWT * Local leaders reflect on Munger’s impact on Omaha - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives us an overview of some great opportunities on the horizon… and he drops some huge personal news! ALSO… * Nebraskans testify largely against gender care regulations - from Nebraska Examiner * Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s sidekick, dies at 99 - from KMTV * OPD identifies man and woman after apparent murder-suicide - from KETV...

SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen talks us through our Giving Tuesday opportunities and tells us about some of her personal faves... ALSO… * Bacon gets police union endorsement early - from Nebraska Examiner * OPS Board talks achievements and deficiencies in recent state test scores - from Omaha World-Herald * Douglas County Attorney on events that led to father’s arrest in son’s shoo...

Kaleb Duncan takes us on a spiritual and metaphysical journey… ALSO… * Pillen letter to Nebraska Environmental Trust labeled ‘unusual’ and ‘political interference’ - from Nebraska Examiner * Skate ribbon changes from roller to ice skating at Heartland of America Park - from Omaha World-Herald * Creighton Professor inspires many - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Comedian Brooke Barsell drops in to give us some strategies and tools to handle a wide variety of Thanksgiving scenarios… ALSO… * Winter Festivities Guide - from KETV * ‘Toy and Joy Shop’ returning to Open Door Mission - from WOWT * Giving Machines arrive at Westroads - from KETV We’ll be back on Monday the 27th - enjoy your holiday! Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.co...

The Executive Director of SHARE Omaha Teresa Mardesen gives us a tremendous Giving Tuesday preview! ALSO… * Gretna leaders begin campaign for new library - from KMTV * Bellevue math teacher surprised with prestigious Milken award - from Nebraska Examiner * Catholic Charities assembles Thanksgiving dinner kits - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

World Champion Monster Jam Truck Driver Tristan England is stoked to start the next season in his innovative and unique new truck DIGatron . You can get tickets to their show at the CHI Center on Saturday, November 25th & Sunday, November 26th - here . ALSO… * Omaha mayor signs bump stock ban - from Nebraska Examiner * Saunders County Sheriff’s investigating after driver dies following pursuit - f...

Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss closes out our week with an awesome overview of all that’s going on inside Fontenelle Forest . ALSO… * Who’s buying Nebraska? - from Flatwater Free Press * Nebraska abortion rights amendment campaign kicks off - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha man sentenced up to 23 years for Memorial Day crash - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/su...