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“ Here’s a guide to pumpkin patches near Omaha offering fall-themed fun ,” reports the Omaha World-Herald To hear Kelsey Vala Donovan on OMAPOD : Part one, click here … Part two, click here … ALSO… * Nebraska Republican Party will no longer endorse in GOP-on-GOP races - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘They aren’t covering anything’: Fremont woman says Horizon Biofuels officials denied her claim after ex...

To check out the Forbes list of ‘Best Employers By State’ - click here . To peruse the full Forbes List Directory - click here . ALSO… * First-of-its-kind study describes how vulnerable people can become trafficking victims in Nebraska - from Omaha World-Herald * Senator calls push for legislative hearing ‘premature’ on Nebraska-ICE prison plans - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska will see tougher...

To cast your vote for the Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska, click here . ALSO… * ‘It was a long journey’: Omaha police make arrest in 2019 cold case - from KETV * Bellevue Bay foundation work expected to begin this fall - from KMTV * Omahans in Sicily, Italy build upon ‘sister city’ ties with Carlentini - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged ,” report WOWT ALSO… * Omaha City Council hears heated debate over dropping ‘DEI’ language to avoid Trump’s ire - from Omaha World-Herald * Parent raises concern after non-student enters North High campus - from KMTV * Council Bluffs Community Schools Board discusses gender identity policy relating to non-discrimination policy - from KETV Get full access...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . To listen to the first part of Kishla’s OMAPOD episode, click here . ALSO… * Pillen, Kleine highlight LB 530 changes, defend detaining teens as young as 11 - from Nebraska Examiner * OPPD shares benefits of new smart meters for customers - from WOWT * Omaha neighb...

Jerry Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group and the author of Eat Sh*t & Smile: Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life. For more information, and to purchase the book, click here . To listen to the first part of Jerry’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha police order autopsy for man found dead in Benson area - from Omaha World-Herald * Former Nebraska lawmaker Tony...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival . For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here . For tickets, click here . For more information on The Lane Thomas Foundation, click here . To listen to the first part of Justin’s episode, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska DHHS made Medicaid payments for 13 dead people in March - from Nebraska Examiner...

Natalie Hogge is Co-Founder and Creative Director of NeXT Foundation . For more information on the ‘ An Enchanted Evening ’ fundraiser, click here . For tickets, click here . (**special** - art professionals & student tickets: $75) For more information on the NeXT Foundation, click here . To listen to the first part of Natalie’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * 4 arrested, 4 wanted in conne...

Jerry Banks is the Principal and Founder of Jerry Banks Group and the author of Eat Sh*t & Smile: Surviving and Thriving on the Roller Coaster of Life. For more information, and to purchase the book, click here . ALSO… * Designers, models drop out of Omaha Fashion Week after statement on alleged hate symbol jacket - from Omaha World-Herald * Residents at Bellevue hotel scramble to find housing as...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival . For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here . For tickets, click here . For more information on The Lane Thomas Foundation, click here . ALSO… * ACLU of Nebraska files lawsuit seeking freedom for woman detained in Glenn Valley Foods Ice Raid - from KETV * Nebraska’s Education Future Fund on track...

Natalie Hogge is Co-Founder and Creative Director of NeXT Foundation . For more information on the ‘ An Enchanted Evening ’ fundraiser, click here . For tickets, click here . (**special** - art professionals & student tickets: $75) For more information on the NeXT Foundation, click here . ALSO… * Omaha men’s basketball forward Deng Mayar, 22, drowns: ‘Our entire program is devastated’ - from Omaha...

Governor Martin O’Malley was the 61st Governor of the State of Maryland, the 17th Commissioner of the Social Security Administration in the Biden Administration and a Presidential candidate in the 2016 Democratic primary. Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat. To check out the ‘ So...

Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska. For more information on her campaign, click here . ALSO… * Paperwork filed at Douglas County Elections Commission to recall Valley mayor, city council president - from WOWT * City of Omaha says 2 new Elkhorn schools are violating city code - from KETV * Nebraska election officials seek more poll workers amid natio...

Deanna Walz is Director of Development for PACE . For more information about the event discussed in this episode, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * FBI conducts multi-agency investigation cracking down on trafficking - from KETV * Work begins to review how Nebraska funds its 245 K-12 school districts, with possible tweaks - from Nebraska Examiner * Clerk of the District Court alleges...

Garrett Connely is a co-founder of NEw Voices . ALSO… * More fallen trees after weekend storm pose obstacle for OPPD crews - from KETV * Storm causes ‘tremendous’ damage at 4 Nebraska recreation areas, could take year to clean up - from Omaha World-Herald * New Elkhorn elementary school to open with construction still underway - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Nebraska State Penitentiary sustains storm damage, inmates relocated ,” reports WOWT ALSO… * Nebraska traffic stop leads to arrest of nude man in connection with stolen motorcycle - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska farmers, ranchers talk to Trump ag secretary about tough times - from Nebraska Examiner * Metro rolls out Omaha newest bus, anticipates replacing nearly a quarter of its fleet by en...

“ Blackstone bar forced to change name, violates Nebraska barber law ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * North Omaha residents weigh in on Innovation District Plan - from WOWT * Two months after ICE raid, South Omaha businesses still struggling - from KETV * Girls Inc. reveals details of new roughly $35M South Omaha center fueled by state funds - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....

Kent Campbell is Co-Founder & CEO of Quantum Qool . Scott Henderson is General Partner of NMotion powered by gener8tor . For information, and to apply to the NMotion Fall 2025 Accelerator Program, click here . To listen to the first part of this episode, click here . ALSO… * 2 dead, 1 critically hurt after shooting, explosion in Glenwood neighborhood - from WOWT * Nebraska might join national ‘wil...

Kent Campbell is Co-Founder & CEO of Quantum Qool . Scott Henderson is General Partner of NMotion powered by gener8tor . For information, and to apply to the NMotion Fall 2025 Accelerator Program, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska congressional delegation praises ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ amid signs of economic downturn - from Nebraska Examiner * Westroads cleared for ‘game-changer’ new occupant of for...

Scott Henderson is General Partner of NMotion powered by gener8tor . For information, and to apply to the NMotion Fall 2025 Accelerator Program, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska Regent, Deputy Douglas County Attorney Elizabeth O’Connor facing DUI charge - from KETV * Nebraska auditor targets probation services, questions ‘millions’ in state payments - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Fashion Week and d...

Denise Powell is running for Congress in Nebraska’s Second District. For more information about her campaign, click here . ALSO… * Three people critically hurt in North Omaha shooting - from KETV * New directors aim to increase inclusivity, community at Omaha Playhouse: ‘Whose story is it to tell’ - from Omaha World-Herald * Fun for the whole family: New inclusive playground opens at Lake Zorinsky...

“ $60 million project includes adventure tower, treetop walk near Bob Kerrey bridge in Council Bluffs ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * ‘Definitely will remember him’: Dozens gather in honor of 22-year-old Omaha man - from KETV * Trouble in paradise for Omaha family following tsunami - from WOWT * Community steps up to support family impacted by tragic biofuel plant explosion - from KMTV Get full access to...

“ DOGE-Pilled: Why DOGE’s Luke Farritor followed Elon Musk to DC ,” reports Bloomberg Businessweek ALSO… * Fremont explosion preceded by environmental groups’ warnings about wood pellet risks - from Omaha World-Herald * Feds say Nebraska GDP shrunk more than 6% in early 2025, led by ag - from Nebraska Examiner * Vandalism forces South Omaha pool to close for the season - from Omaha World-Herald Ge...

“ Two-thirds of Nebraskans satisfied with work, survey finds ,” reports the University of Nebraska-Lincoln “ Chicken N Pickle cancels plans on northwest Omaha location ,” reports KMTV ALSO… * Nebraska leaders praise Union Pacific merger to create coast-to-coast rail system based in Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner * Man accused of putting federal agent in chokehold pleads not guilty to attempted mur...

“ Omaha church launches statewide initiative to relieve $2.5 million in medical debt ,” reports Nebraska Public Media For more information and to join the campaign, click here . ALSO… * ‘Animal safety is everything’: Henry Doorly Zoo shares how their animals beat the heat - from KETV * A look inside the new Papillion Fire Department training facility - from KMTV * ‘Engine 2 was his pride and joy’:...