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“ ICE Took Half Their Work Force. What Do They Do Now? ” reports The New York Times ALSO…* Life in prison awaits Omaha man found guilty of first-degree murder - from Omaha World-Herald* Team Ricketts, Republicans won’t let Dan Osborn fly under the radar this time - from Nebraska Examiner* Crossroads music festival goes on despite dangerous heat - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.c...

“ ‘There is a lot of interest’: What are ADU’s, and why are they on the rise in Omaha? ” reports the Omaha World-HeraldFor more information from the city’s ADU website - including a How-to Guide, Plans and Code - click here . ALSO…* Nebraska is back in a projected deficit of $95 million due to lower tax revenues - from Nebraska Examiner* MCC Board of Governors calls emergency meeting to accept res...

Headline Hits discussed and rated in this episode (spoilers): Headline #1 Story Headline #2 Story Headline #3 Story ALSO…* US Dept. of Education investigating UNO over scholarships favoring DACA, minority students - from Omaha World-Herald* Former Omaha state senator announces bid for Douglas County District Court clerk - from Nebraska Examiner* 2 cyclists have died during 2025’s RAGBRAI - from WO...

“ Tesla opens retro-futuristic diner as Elon Musk hints at more locations ,” reports TechCrunch“ Nebraska Tesla Cybertruck owner reveals 12-hour delivery process that included having to fly to Colorado ”ALSO…* Metropolitan CC board member arrested on warrant after refusing to resign - from Omaha World-Herald* Money starts pouring into Nebraska midterm congressional races - from Nebraska Examiner*...

“ Husker Athletics Adds Special Events Department ,” announces The University of Nebraska-LincolnALSO…* More than 7,600 attend virtual Don Bacon town hall - from KETV* Crystal Rhoades jumps into crowded Nebraska 2nd District field - from Nebraska Examiner* MCC Board of Governors to consider resolution calling on one member to resign - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ ‘It’s not personal’: Valley residents initiate recall against mayor and city council president ,” reports KETV“ Stolen election or following rules? UNO panel tosses student votes, hands presidency to losing slate ,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Nebraska trooper halts stolen Amazon van with tactical maneuver in southwest Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* Advocates fear for autistic Nebraska...

Top 25 Songs in Omaha on Shazam in the past week ALSO…* Omaha police investigate chase that ends in crash at S. 24th and F St. - from KETV* Plane from Omaha to Detroit diverted to Cedar Rapids due to unruly passenger - from WOWT* Omaha retired educators speaking out about ‘major glitch’ in retirement payment - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

LinkedIn Cities on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing US Metros for jobs and new talent Where does Omaha rank on the list? ALSO…* Don Kleine running again for Douglas County Attorney - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska State Patrol says crash on I-80 leads to law enforcement finding body in vehicle - from KETV* $27M Douglas County juvenile detention center remains vacant, prompting questions abo...

“ Omaha Tribe of Nebraska legalizes, regulates medical and recreational marijuana ,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Iowa authorities fault Nebraska prison contractor - from Nebraska Public Media* ‘Very unique project for Omaha’: A look inside at Mutual of Omaha tower progress - from KETV* Retired Navy veteran Kishla Askins joins Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race - from Nebraska Examiner G...

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. For more information on his campaign, click here .To listen to the first part of the episode, click here ; to listen to the second part, click here . ALSO…* Nebraska’s US Senators will decide on $9.4B funding cuts from public media, foreign ai...

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. For more information on his campaign, click here .To listen to the first part of the episode, click here . ALSO…* Fernando’s Omaha says Homeland Security sent subpoena asking for employees’ documentation - from KETV* U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer says...

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. For more information on his campaign, click here . ***OMAPOD Note***: The Nebraska Examiner story referenced at 4:05 of this episode is here , and is published as follows: In her statement responding to Cavanaugh’s announcement, Powell didn’t...

“ Crime Stoppers: Video shows thieves who stole from Omaha Little League ,” reports KETVALSO…* ICE says it arrested MS-13 ‘kingpin’ in Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner* Federal freeze on afterschool care leaves Omaha families in limbo - from KMTV* Nebraska Humane Society trying to free up kennels to help shelter dogs in Texas - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Medical cannabis advocate, targeted notary running for Nebraska governor ,” reports Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Tim Cavanaugh appointed Douglas County treasurer, filling the rest of Ewing’s term - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha police arrest 45-year-old in death of 54-year-old - from KETV* Community mourns beloved bartender who died unexpectedly at 49 - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.oma...

“ Omaha Police Department cleared to expand drone program ,” reports DroneXLALSO…* Bellevue police confirm officer arrested for assault in Douglas County - from KETV* Burned Omaha home creates eyesore for neighbors months after fire - from WOWT* Council Bluffs mayor faces two city council members in bid for fourth term - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe

“ Nebraska K-9s injured in line of duty newly authorized for EMS care, transportation ,” reports the Nebraska Examiner“ Nebraska casinos keep posting record monthly revenues. Is it enough to provide meaningful property tax relief? ” asks Nebraska Public Media ALSO…* Former Nebraska state senator Brett Lindstrom announces campaign for Congress - from KETV* 2 officers injured, 2 arrested after polic...

Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine .To listen to Part One of Sarah’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO…* Nearly 1,800 Nebraska inmates are newly eligible for parole. Here’s how programs are getting ready - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska abortions rise 7% same year voters cement restrictions - from Nebraska Examiner* 54-year-old woman faces multiple charges includi...

“ Nebraska auditor claims tens of thousands of dollars improperly paid to state workers, some dead, ” reports the Nebraska ExaminerFor a list of 4th of July celebrations around the Omaha area, click here . For a Fireworks Cleanup Guide from Keep Omaha Beautiful, click here . ALSO…* Omaha teen who terrorized women at Memorial Park receives safety plan - from WOWT* ‘It overstayed its welcome’: Sinkh...

Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo , previews this year’s convention, coming to the Mid-America Center, July 11 - 13th. For more information and tickets to OCon Expo 2025, click here .To listen to Matt’s OMAPOD appearance from last year: click here for Part I; click here for Part II. ALSO…* Omaha councilman reportedly considering Congressional run - from WOWT* Nebraska’s l...

Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine .For more information on Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, click here .ALSO…* Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon again in middle of fight for big Trump bill - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha Archbishop McGovern receives pallium from Pope Leo XIV - from KETV* Warren Buffett announces $6 billion in d...

For more information on tonight’s Memorial Park Concert and Fireworks Show featuring Ringo Starr, click here . ALSO…* How a Nebraska immigration raid tied to an identity theft investigation unfolded - from NBC News * Last of 7 suspects in Omaha stolen firearms case sentenced - from WOWT* Nebraska commission approves emergency medical cannabis regulations - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to...

“ Nebraska State Auditor says state employees are ‘gallivanting, joyriding’ on taxpayers’ dime ,” reports KOLNRead the full State Auditor Report - here .ALSO…* John Cavanaugh launches campaign for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District - from KMTV* Prosecutors say drug deal led to teenager getting shot during last day of College World Series - from KETV* Gov. Pillen signs bill into law targeting fo...

Check out Miss Cassette’s ‘Revisiting North 96th Street’ investigation on My Omaha Obsession here . The $5.25 million-dollar listing for 318 N. 96th St. The $2.5 million-dollar listing for 412 N. 96th St. ALSO…* Commissioners hold SOG grant until agencies discuss communication tactics - from KMTV* Gov. Jim Pillen announces resignation of Nebraska’s top economic developer, K.C. Belitz - from Nebras...

“ Omaha ice cream truck driver arrested for sexual assault of a minor ,” reports KETVALSO…* Omaha police make arrests in early June homicide case - from WOWT* State senator John Cavanaugh’s 2nd District bid endorsed by former US Senators, others - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County officials consider Opvee, longer-lasting antidote for opioid overdoses - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at w...

“ Omahan who is U.S. citizen spends two nights in jail on immigration ‘hold,’ drawing criticism ,” reports the Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Man dies, woman wounded in shooting in North Omaha parking lot - from Omaha World-Herald* ‘A new breath of life’: Adams Park unveils new trail system - from KMTV * Rocco’s, Omaha Steaks deliver taste of the College World Series to Louisiana senior home - from KETV...