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Omaha Film Festival Executive Director Marc Longbrake concludes our discussion on this year’s fest and looks ahead to year 20!ALSO…* Omaha Housing Authority pauses most eviction filings amid public scrutiny - from Flatwater Free Press* Lakota language documentary to premiere March 29th at Bellevue University - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska senators nix idea of immigrants in law enforcement - fr...

Hal Daub served four terms in the United States House of Representatives and as the 48th Mayor of Omaha. He was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska systems in 2012 and served until 2018.ALSO… NU leadership choice was deadlocked between UNMC chancellor and state chamber head - from Nebraska Examiner St. Patrick’s Day celebrations bring economic boost to Omaha businesses -...

There’s some unconstructive criticism in this one, everybody… and an idea on how we can honor his legacy! Alternate title options for this episode were: * ‘Trevolution. Number. Whine.’ * ‘Trev-ass A&M’ALSO…* ‘Not ideal’: Nebraska Athletic Director leaving for Texas A&M - from Omaha World-Herald* Housing advocates converge on State Capitol, hear grim update on affordable housing efforts - f...

Check out MarQ Manner’s Omaha Buzz Substack at this link .ALSO…* Lawmakers fail to override veto of Nebraska safe syringe programs - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha City Council pressed on $45 million sports complex plan - from Omaha World-Herald* Gov. Pillen approves rules, regulations on gender-affirming care - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

Screenwriter Christine Burright takes us inside her development process. ALSO…* Five Nebraska legislative candidates have already raised more than $100k - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha police issue warrants for 2 suspects in theft of several plaques from high school - from KETV* Growth in Elkhorn continues: Approved development raises concerns for neighbors - from KMTV This is a public episode. If...

YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings continues the conversation about turning his life around and the early days of YouTurn. ALSO…* State Ed Board rejects measure defining and banning sexually explicit materials in school libraries - from Nebraska Examiner * Violence Prevention and Justice Summit’s impact on North Omaha - from KMTV * A senior center, the FBI, and a big price tag: South Omah...

Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for The OCon Expo , concludes our chat on all things Omaha festival. ALSO…* South Omaha group reveals updated vision for $25 million state-funded ‘Adelante’ park project - from Nebraska Examiner * More are traveling to Nebraska to get abortions. Only one surgical abortion clinic remains - from Flatwater Free Press* Old Market upgrades: More alley lighting,...

YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings shares the story of his early life on the streets. ALSO…* Family honors man killed by gunfire in the Old Market - from KETV* Meeting set to consider possible routes for gap in Omaha-to-Lincoln bike/hike trail - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha nonprofit working to address invasive tree species - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo , stops by to preview this year’s show. ALSO…* Residents air concerns, question Omaha Housing Authority at Tuesday night meeting - from KETV* Unemployment cuts blocked by filibuster in Nebraska State Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald* Lawmakers seek extra federal funds to prevent closings of skilled nursing centers in Nebraska - from...

Josh Sabey tells us all about his upcoming film project for PBS and series for Amazon Prime. ALSO…* Offutt-based STRATCOM employee indicted, accused of leaking military secrets on foreign dating site - from KETV* OPS Board approves Matt Ray’s superintendent contract - from Omaha World-Herald* Price, public incentives increase under updated $861 million Omaha Crossroads mall makeover plan - from Ne...

To reach out to Josh Sabey about a screening of Blue Baby, click here .ALSO…* Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors - from Omaha World-Herald* North Omaha is ‘biggest loser’ in feud between mayor and councilwoman, advocates say - Flatwater Free Press * Woman accused of cutting dad, attempting to start a house fire, and breaking into a church rectory - from...

Jeremy Plumb fills us in on the new podcast he co-hosts - Panel Picks - comics yakkin’ about comics! ALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers pass bill aimed at helping with addiction, Gov. Pillen says he plans to veto it - from KETV* Advocates for the ‘unsheltered homeless’ pan Nebraska bill to designate areas for encampments - from Nebraska Examiner* Sarpy, Pottawattamie officials say claims of “sanctuary coun...

Check out the Life After Movies at this link .ALSO…* NE Auditor: ‘Flagrant abuses,’ up to $1.5 million in questionable billing suspected in DHHS program - from Nebraska Examiner * Developer, neighbors reach compromise on North Omaha apartment plan - from Omaha World-Herald* City of Ralston seeking developers for ‘Hinge 42’ project - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Go here for tickets & more info on the 2024 Omaha Film Festival .ALSO…* Former state senator Ernie Chambers running to represent District 11 in Nebraska Legislature - from KETV* Omaha family urges Nebraska lawmaker to increase distracted driving penalties - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska bill would allow chaplains to be school counselors - from Omaha World-Herald This is a public episode. If...

Dr. Carole Patrick , CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, concludes our conversation - you can get more information and a ticket to their Art & Soup fundraiser at this link .ALSO…* Linehan letter targets private Nebraska foundations backing public schools in school choice fight - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha man gets 15 years in federal prison for trying to rob a First National bank - from...

Director/Producer of THE BODY POLITIC , Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough and one of the subjects of the documentary, Erricka Bridgeford , come on to talk about the Thursday screening of their film at the Omaha Film Festival . Get tickets to the screening at this link .ALSO…* Nebraska state senator continues demanding change for unsanitary living conditions at Underwood Tower - from KETV* Bristol Str...

Richard Norton Smith’s biography of Gerald Ford, An Ordinary Man, is available at this link . ALSO…* Omaha’s Streetcar Authority announces a couple of changes, next phase of development - from KETV* Joslyn Art Museum to reopen in September - from Omaha World-Herald* OPS Board approves new busing vendor - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

Dr. Carole Patrick , CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, gives us the soup scoop on their upcoming Art & Soup fundraiser - plus she updates us on all the other amazing things they do for the community…ALSO…* HDR’s Omaha streetcar contract boosted by $3.9 million - from Omaha World-Herald* Actors, producers and screenwriters testify for bill to lure movie/TV productions to Nebraska - from N...

Jeremy Plumb gets us up to speed on everything going on at The Blackstone Theater .ALSO…* Hours of testimony in Adam Price’s double murder trial - from KETV* Omaha mental health treatment center impacted by leaks in rented space - from WOWT* Henry Doorly Zoo announces birth of fifth elephant calf - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Do Space Director Krystal Rider concludes our conversation on all things Do Space. ALSO…* Sparks fly at Omaha meeting about $90 million airport business park and eminent domain questions - from Nebraska Examiner* North Omaha community leaders push for changes in OHA housing - from WOWT* Nebraska Treasurer believes reliance on property taxes is unreasonable and unsustainable - from KMTV This is a p...

You can buy Richard Norton Smith ’s An Ordinary Man at this link .ALSO…* Bacon backs slimmer Ukraine-Israel aid bill linked to ‘Remain in Mexico’ - from Nebraska Examiner* South Omaha museum reminisces on years Omaha had an NBA team - from KETV* Sports fans react to Gretna arena plans’ Could bring Olympic volleyball and an NHL team to Omaha - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Film director Tony Bonacci concludes our conversation on The Headliner - World Premiering at the Omaha Film Festival …ALSO…* Omaha mayor pulls some staff from committee meetings after councilwoman’s remark - from KETV* State Senator Slama decides against re-election bid at the last minute - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska confines some sex offenders years after their prison sentence - from Flatwa...

You can buy a copy of Robert Yaffe’s book, Relinquished, here .ALSO…* Bellevue man helped tackle one of the alleged shooters at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade - from KETV* Pillen raises record amount for first-year Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Examiner* Bill to expand prenatal Medicaid reimbursements advances in Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Do Space Director Krystal Rider stops by the pod to update us on all things Do Space. ALSO…* OPS Board selects Matt Ray as next superintendent - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha woman accused of killing boyfriend pleads not guilty to his murder - from KETV* Clothes Mentor inspires confidence while helping the environment - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

You can buy Robert Yaffe’s book Relinquished, at this link …ALSO…* North Omahans pack a room to discuss ‘next steps’ in spending millions of state economic development funds - from Nebraska Examiner * Making Omaha Streets Stronger: The city looks to update public works standards - from KMTV* Omaha community working to save coffee shop founded by veteran - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you...