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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 neighbors...

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 Ton...

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* ‘The...

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 connec...

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 to...

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 national...

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 civi...

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 end o...

“ Blackstone bar forced to change name, violates Nebraska barber law ,” reports KMTVALSO…* 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.com/...

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 design...

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 KMTVALSO…* ‘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 OMAP...

“ DOGE-Pilled: Why DOGE’s Luke Farritor followed Elon Musk to DC ,” reports Bloomberg BusinessweekALSO…* 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 Get fu...

“ 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 KMTVALSO…* 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 murder...

“ Omaha church launches statewide initiative to relieve $2.5 million in medical debt ,” reports Nebraska Public MediaFor 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’: Fal...

“ 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*...