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Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist .ALSO…* Nebraska abortion initiative with the most votes would become law, if voters pass more than one - from Nebraska Examiner* Gifted Nebraska girl competes in national spelling bee - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Summer Arts Festival announces ‘difficult decision’ to end event after 50 years - from KETV This is a public episode. If you wo...

John Dechant is the author of Little Poison and Scoreless. He’s also President of Legacy Preservation Publishing. ALSO…* ‘One Stop Shop’: New Omaha VA Medical Center facility makes visits more efficient - from KMTV* Bellevue woman’s unspoken heroism during WWII may soon become a full-length film - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha firefighter critically injured while battling house fire - from KETV Th...

Cpl. Daegan Page - USMC 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment - was KIA, along with 12 other service members , as the result of an enemy attack while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel at Abbey Gate, Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021.His mother, Wendy Adelson , is Board Secretary of the Cpl. Daegan Page Foundation . For more information on the Cpl. Daega...

Nebraska Examiner Senior Contributor Paul Hammel tells us an epic tale of Nebraska’s “poet laureate in perpetuity” John Neihardt , and the reveal of his mysterious “altar to courage” commemorating The Song of Hugh Glass…ALSO…* Omaha-born Malcolm X takes a place in Nebraska Hall of Fame amid cheering, sculpted bust unveiled - from Nebraska Examiner* Former Nebraska Congressman expected to appear fo...

Shawna Forsberg is President & Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Midlands .To donate to the Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Relief Fund - click here .ALSO…* Proposed ‘personhood’ amendment would outlaw almost all abortions in Nebraska - from Nebraska Examiner* OPS makes final change to pandemic aid plan - from Omaha World-Herald* Ramblewood neighbors can’t catch a break, now dealing with...

The Midlands African Chamber ’s Pitch Black competition finals are Saturday, June 29th, at the Harper Center at Creighton University. For tickets, click here .In today’s Part II of meeting the finalists, we welcome (back) to the show, Mark Wong of the free drink app, Tippl and meet Breonna Kellogg from Caring Expertise Homecare .ALSO…* State of the City: Ranked #1 City to move to, crime is down &a...

Midlands African Chamber CEO Karine Sokpoh & 2024 Pitch Black Finalist Rodney Bennett , CEO & Owner of SunFlare Brands , stop by to chat about this year’s pitch competition and the upcoming finals - for tickets, click here . ALSO…* ‘Support Our Schools Nebraska’; last-minute push for signatures before July - from WOWT* Nebraska GOP pushes unity after primary fights with incumbents; delegat...

Lauren Martin - Partnerships, Amplify Arts - tells us all about the incredible, unprecedented opportunity for local artists for the Omaha Central Public Library . For information on applying for a permanent public art display, click here .ALSO…* Omaha’s county, for one year, surges to fastest growing economy in the U.S. - from Flatwater Free Press* Opportunity Scholarships Act repeal is pulled fro...

Todd Brooks is a director, actor, musician, playwright, producer and marketing maven with a love of commercial jingles and the stage. For information and tickets to A Chorus Line at the Chanticleer Community Theater over in Council Bluffs, click here . ALSO…* Douglas County Republican Party chair resigns one day after primary election - from KETV* Dan Osborn spurns Democrats, other parties whose h...

Joel Semler is a 59-year-old tradesman by day… and a (primarily) prop-based comedian by night. ALSO…* Nebraska Primary Election results: Senate races, congressional seats and more - from KETV* Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws on mental health - from WOWT* NE officials say voting went mostly smoothly in state’s first election requiring voter ID - from Nebraska Examiner Th...

Zedeka Poindexter & Gina Tranisi are Co-Executive Directors of the Nebraska Writers Collective . ALSO…* Multistate, Nebraska-led lawsuits target California and EPA emission regulations - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha streetcar update: Vehicle builder approved, bridge work needed - from KETV* Nikko Jenkins asking Nebraska for mental health study to challenge death sentence - from WOWT This is a...

John Dechant is an author and President of Legacy Preservation Publishing. ALSO…* At least one person hurt in gunfire at south Omaha Cinco de Mayo festival - from KETV* A Centennial Celebration: Offutt Air Force Base marks special milestone - from KMTV* Nebraskans search out rare Northern Lights display - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Greg “The Outdoor Guy” Wagner is always in season. And right now, so are morel mushrooms . And wild asparagus ! He tells us all about how and where to find them…and what to do with ‘em when we do! ALSO…* Fortenberry charged again for lying after 2016 fundraiser collected foreign funds - from Nebraska Examiner* Busby’s Journey: Unsheltered homelessness is surging in Omaha. Can one man and his dog f...

Dr. Mary Bolin is Professor Emeritus in the University Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a guest lecturer in the School of Information at San José State University. And, also - my cousin! ALSO…* Governor, AG, NE bankers launch fund to target human trafficking - from KETV* Signatures being gathered seeking to stop Nebraska’s revamped school choice law - from Nebraska Examiner* Co...

Dave Webber is a Hall of Fame broadcaster and the host of Omaha Everyday on WOWT.ALSO…* Elkhorn tornado relief funds approved by Omaha city council - KETV* Omaha Housing Authority CEO responds to Underwood Tower complaints - from WOWT* Construction on Mutual of Omaha headquarters is on track despite recent storms - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...

Dylan Oakes Rohde is the founder/owner of The Backline Comedy Theatre .For information about the Omaha Comedy Fest, click here . ALSO…* OPS boosts pay for some educators at cost of $34.8 million - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska Supreme Court dismisses foster care abuse case against DHHS, expands immunity - from Nebraska Examiner* Air National Guard deployed to assist law enforcement in Washingt...

Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha . For information on the 2024/25 Season, click here .ALSO…* Pillen’s property tax road show targets possible yes votes - from Nebraska Examiner* St. Patrick’s Catholic Church continues to assist Elkhorn victims - from WOWT* Blair family receives tornado assistance from hometown NFL player - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you...

Lauren Medici is Director of Engagement Programs for Opera Omaha . For information on El último sueño de Frida y Diego, click here .For tickets, click here .ALSO…* Mayor seeks to redistribute funds to local families impacted by tornado - from KMTV* Creighton opens $24 million Jesuit residence hall - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha immigrant history museum event aims to ‘set the record straight’ on...

Rashod Vaughn wanted a whirlwind of publicity when he released his mixtape comedy album ‘ Just My Thoughts ’ last Friday. He got a whirlwind…that hurt the publicity. ALSO…* Midland University associate AD charged with sexual assault - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha officials last year gave green light to 23 projects that represent $129 million in TIF loans - from Nebraska Examiner* Blair widow fin...

Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. ALSO…* Pillen deploys Nebraska National Guard to assist with storm recovery, security - from Nebraska Examiner* Elkhorn brothers return home, recall cartwheeling through the air after being sucked into the tornado - from KETV* Elkhorn church helping reunite tornado victims with lost kee...

Aaron Rigsby is a professional storm chaser who follows and documents hazardous weather events around the world. The photo above is taken from his viral GoPro video that you can see in full here .If you’re looking to help with the relief efforts, our friends at SHARE Omaha are compiling ways to support tornado relief here .ALSO…* 2 arrested on suspicion of attempted looting near Elkhorn - from Oma...

Carmen Steele , Senior Manager, Communications, for United Way of the Midlands joins us to tell you how you can aid tornado relief via the Nebraska & Iowa Tornado Relief Fund . Click here to donate. Or call: 402.522.7962Or text: TORNADO24 to 41444To register for cleanup volunteering opportunities on the volunteer platform, go to uwmidlands.galaxydigital.com ALSO…* Minden, Iowa man dies from in...

We conclude our game-changing conversation about the development of Monopoly’s Omaha Edition…If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: omaha@toptrumps.com ALSO…* Omaha leaders declare support for P.A.C.E. - from KETV* Zero for 63: In past decade, Omaha police haven’t sided with any citizen who formally complained of bias - from Flatwater Free Press* Blackstone small business houses new eme...

Brooke Barsell is a writing coach, teacher - and also performs on, hosts and produces comedy shows…For information on the Nebraska Writers Collective Finals at the Holland Center next Tuesday night, click here .ALSO…* Douglas County GOP central committee flips endorsements to Dan Frei and John Glen Weaver - from Nebraska Examiner* Crossroads, Omaha working on milestones to keep redevelopment on tr...

Monopoly announced an Omaha edition. A legendary OMAPOD episode ensued. Now - a podcast that will change the game. If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: omaha@toptrumps.com ALSO…* Omaha police make plea for information in unsolved 2023 murder - from KETV* ‘I came home to this’: Neighbor says he wasn’t told about placement of fiber box - from KMTV* Wambli Sapa powwow to draw tribal nati...