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Brian Jeffers , a Tenor, is a vocalist, actor and Omaha-native starring as Sellem in the upcoming production of The Rake’s Progress, coming to The Orpheum Theater on Feb. 7th at 7:30 PM and Feb. 9th at 2:00 PM. For information about The Rake’s Progress production from Opera Omaha, click here .For tickets, click here .ALSO…* Gretna’s Good Life ballot measure passes by just 15 votes - from KETV* New...

“ Omaha Streetcar Authority approves $26.7 million for new maintenance facility ,” reports WOWTALSO…* Gov. Pillen, lawmakers take aim at youth social media and cell phone use - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘It’s just ridiculous’: Tenants at City View Apartments in Omaha fed up with living conditions - from WOWT* Union Pacific employee announces candidacy for Omaha City Council District 4 - from KETV Th...

“ Omaha may blend buses, rideshare vans if Metro Transit’s private-public partnership gets OKed ” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Police identify five victims in shooting at 24th and Binney St. - from KETV* Nebraska lawmakers aim to define male, female for sports, bathrooms and more - from Nebraska Examiner* Fighting the odds; Vic’s Popcorn celebrates 45 years as a small business - from KMTV...

“ Omaha’s Dunkin’ locations report running out of donuts ” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers say new bill would give tax relief owed to property owners - from WOWT* ‘Add some stability’: Free school meals bill introduced to 109th state legislature - from KETV* Blue not: House seat, mayor’s office stay red in Omaha ‘blue dot.’ Why? - from Flatwater Free Press This is a public...

Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments .To listen to the first part of Jody’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO…* Breaking down contested committee chair races in the Nebraska Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha woman pleads no contest to being accessory to murder - from Omaha World-Herald* North O senator has plans to hold landlords accountable with a new bil...

Jody Holston is the Executive Director of Front Porch Investments .For more information on the ‘Greenlining Fund’ - click here .To read the Nebraska Examiner story referenced in this episode, click here . ALSO…* Bedbugs prompt lawsuit, new potential law aimed at Omaha Housing Authority - from Nebraska Examiner* Ex-Omaha fire captain convicted of sexually assaulting 3 children dies in prison - from...

Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer .Esta es la primera parte de el podcast: haga clic aquí ALSO…* Omaha firefighters rescue 2 occupants from house fire near airport - from Omaha World-Herald* Gov. Jim Pillen talks about his injuries, recovery and getting back to work - from Nebraska Examiner* OPD: Overall crime down 17% in 2024, juvenile crime remains a concern into 2025 -...

Greater Omaha Chamber President & CEO Heath Mello closes out the year with a frank and very candid conversation about public skepticism regarding the streetcar. Plus, a lot of interesting information on the Urban Core Strategic Plan , where Omaha will be next year - and at the end of the decade. OMAPOD will return with new episodes on the morning of Monday, January 6th, 2025. Have a great holi...

Noe Ramirez is a stand-up comedian and comedy show producer . ALSO…* OPPD board approves 6.3% average rate increase - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska, propelled by international migration, surpasses the 2 million population mark - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha family shares fight to get a medical robotic arm for teenage daughter - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here .ALSO…* Court documents: Gun used in accidental fatal shooting of 6-year-old Omaha girl was unsecured - from Omaha World-Herald* Lawmakers look at what works, what doesn’t among NE housing programs and incentives - from Nebraska Examiner* Family of Jack Hoffman praying for mirac...

Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser - for information and tickets to “The Roast of 2024” show, click here .To hear the Monopoly - Omaha Edition suggestions OMAPOD episode, click here .ALSO…* City of Omaha, Crossroads developers to close $38.8 million land deal at former mall site - from Omaha World-Herald* Vaccination rates continue to decline for Nebraska school children - from Neb...

Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent. For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here .To listen to the first part of Dan’s OMAPOD appearance, click here .ALSO…* Inmate who fatally shot man for waving at girlfriend dies in Omaha Correctional Center - from Omaha World-Herald* Plane passenger is sentenced in Omaha...

Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent. For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here .To listen to the first part of Dan’s OMAPOD appearance, click here .ALSO…* Immigrant advocates criticize Pillen’s pledge to follow Trump on deportations - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha firefighters battle large fire in apartme...

Dan Osborn is a Navy Vet, Union Guy, a Steamfitter & Industrial Mechanic and a Lifelong Independent. For more information on Dan’s Working Class Heroes Fund, click here . ALSO…* One of Omaha’s tallest buildings to be converted to housing - from Omaha World-Herald* Pillen, lawmakers celebrate new laws for Nebraska National Guard recruitment and retention - from Nebraska Examiner* A glimpse into...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist .ALSO…* ‘Bridging the gap’: Department of Justice mediates discussion with LULAC, Omaha police - from KETV* 2 children, 2 adults hospitalized after apartment fire in Omaha’s Aksarben neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald* Rural Nebraska crash victims say the same man was waiting for them after separate wrecks - from WOWT This is a public epis...

After 21 years country dance club ‘Guitars and Cadillacs’ is reopening in Omaha , reports KMTV.ALSO…* Housing project for combat-injured veterans gains Omaha City Council approval - from Omaha World-Herald* Police investigating robbery of armored vehicle outside Omaha library - from WOWT* Fortenberry seeks two-month delay of re-trial to wait for Trump Justice Department - from Nebraska Examiner Th...

Update on Light the World Giving Machine returning to Omaha in December … Vending machines that dispense healthcare items installed across Omaha + Omaha bar installs vending machine that dispenses contraceptives, pregnancy tests , reports WOWTALSO…* Nebraska governor’s priorities shift focus from spending and tax changes - from Nebraska Examiner* No bond for teen charged in deadly shooting: Prosec...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist .ALSO…* Omaha’s Howard L. Hawks leaves legacies in higher education, business and philanthropy - from Omaha World-Herald* Rep. Jim Jordan’s letter questions former NE Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s prosecution - from Nebraska Examiner* Elkhorn Public Schools proposes boundary changes for elementary schools - from KETV This is a public episode. If you...

Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist .For information on his ‘One Degree of Separation’ art show and reception tonight from 5:30 - 9:00 at The Joslyn Castle Carriage House, click here . ALSO…* Omaha City Council member Aimee Melton will seek reelection in 2025 - from Omaha World-Herald* 2nd Omaha teen gang member sentenced in 2021 murder with high-powered rifle - from WOWT* UNO G...

To check out Spotify’s 2024 ‘Wrapped’, click here .ALSO…* ‘Victimizing vulnerable people’: OPD and DCSO working to combat cryptocurrency scams - from KETV* City selling once-vibrant North Omaha building, looking to offload more empty lots - from WOWT* Gwen’s Gift prepares for sixth year; bringing holiday joy to memory care residents - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discus...

MAHA Festival returning in 2025! Combining forces with Outlandia What could take the festival to the next level? OMAPOD has the answer! ALSO…* Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base gets new 95th Wing next year - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘Beyond humbled and surprised’: UNO Chancellor named Woman of the Year at Inspire Awards - from Omaha World-Herald* New data from MAPA shows top traffic concerns in Omah...

Man behind Nebraska’s ‘Lil’ Red’ remembered by family, community , reports WOWT Nebraska defensive lineman reportedly plans to enter transfer portal , reports KETVALSO…* Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding will seek reelection in spring 2025 - from Omaha World-Herald* Fewer voters turned away under new Nebraska voter ID law than in similar states - from Nebraska Examiner* Vending machines tha...

For more information on Giving Tuesday and SHARE Omaha, click here .ALSO…* From youth clubs to the pros: Why volleyball continues to grow in Nebraska - from KETV* First free outdoor ice skating rink opens in west Omaha - from KMTV* Linking Lincoln and Omaha with a hike-bike trail enters a new phase - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!ALSO…* OPD Chief Todd Schmaderer shares plan to continue progress in policing - from WOWT* NEGOP Chair concerned new political action committees are acting as “Shadow GOP” and confusing supporters - from KMTV* CHI Health celebrates opening of new donor care unit at Bergen Mercy - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

South Omaha rat infestation has Douglas County Health Department seeking help , reports the Omaha World-Herald. ALSO…* Douglas County gets federal grant to improve juvenile justice, must create strategic plan - from KETV* Google: 2024 capital investment in NE is $930M, for a five-year tally of $4.4B - from Nebraska Examiner* Historic downtown buildings to be redeveloped apartments, affordability q...