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Director Tony Bonacci drops by as he prepares for the World Premiere of his new film, The Headliner, at the upcoming Omaha Film Festival . ALSO…* Judge temporarily halts handgun order in Omaha until court case is decided - from Nebraska Examiner* North Omaha “Keep the Dream Alive March” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. - from KMTV* Omaha firefighter suffers minor injury while battling vacant hou...

Soup-er Bowl Friday! ALSO…* Senator makes another attempt to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance taxes - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to change structure of state tourism commission - from Omaha World-Herald* Pillen’s office defends, clarifies Nebraska DHHS appointment after contentious hearing - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

The City Council moved forward yesterday on plans to create ‘Old Market Gardens’ at 13th & Leavenworth - a privately funded public park in between downtown and Little Bohemia…ALSO…* Nebraska’s proposed one-cent sales tax increase still faces resistance - from Nebraska Examiner* Anonymous tip leads police to arrest man accused in McDonalds crime spree - from KETV* Nebraska state senator pushing...

Here’s Tom Shatel’s piece on potential NHL expansion in Omaha. ALSO…* Passionate battle over school choice resumes in Legislature - from Nebraska Examiner* Bellevue City Council approves $60 million indoor water park, despite public’s concerns - from KETV * Group behind Airport Business Park speaks out amid neighborhood concerns - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

‘Nebraska, honestly it’s not for everyone ’ is… not for us anymore. ALSO…* Friends of men shot by off-duty Omaha police officers want answers - from KETV* OPS will name superintendent finalists Thursday, public interviews will follow - from Omaha World-Herald* Senators vote down proposals to end ‘spring forward, fall back’ changes - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would lik...

Taylor Johnson wraps up a conversation on news & networking…ALSO…* Off-duty police involved in disturbance leaving two dead in South Omaha - from KMTV* Pillen visits Texas again, pledges more border help at Nebraska’s expense - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County campground closes after ice jams cause flooding - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!ALSO…* Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT* Little Bohemia revival brings new life, challenges to 13th Street - from Omaha World-Herald* Little-known police unit helps Omahans in crisis - from Flatwater Free PressHAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!!ALSO…* Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT* Little Bohemia revival brings new l...

Zach Peterson concludes a conversation on comedy… class dismissed! ALSO…* Another rocky reception for proposals to reduce property taxes - from Nebraska Examiner* One person killed in Wednesday evening stabbing, second homicide in Omaha this year - from KETV * Douglas County Democrats pull support for Omaha Senator - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Taylor Johnson of WOWT is all about connecting…ALSO…* New strip club near Millard West prompts proposed ‘disorderly premises’ law - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen plan to ‘sweep’ excess cash funds gets bumpy reception at Capitol hearing - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha police wellness program arresting health issues - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...

You can listen to this one while driving, but let’s keep the hands on ten and two, huh? ALSO…* Former OPD Captain who won $1 million from city in ‘22 files new federal lawsuit - from Omaha World-Herald* NU seeks to protect academic, athletic in Big Ten, pledging closer UNL-UNMC ties - from Nebraska Examiner * Uber driver injured in knife attack asks for more driver safety precautions - from KETV T...

Check out the plans for the new Union Omaha stadium and mixed-use development here . ALSO…* Nebraska legislature to consider nitrogen hypoxia for capital punishment - from WOWT * Nebraska GOP fight with delegation spills over into its endorsements - from Nebraska Examiner* New legislative bill threatens Foster Care Review Office’s independence - from KETV This is a public episode. If you would lik...

Charles Wurtele goes deep on why he’s passionate about studying what he’s studying…this episode is a perfect companion pod to the Creighton Pink Out game on Saturday… ALSO…* New Union Omaha downtown stadium to anchor $300 million entertainment district - from Nebraska Examiner * Arts Now grant helps Tekemah-Herman students start their musical education on a high note - from KMTV* Pillen among 25 R...

Zach Peterson stops by on the day his new special is released on YouTube and celebrates his album going to number one on the iTunes comedy charts. ALSO…* ‘They can’t get up the street’: Trash troubles across the city - from KMTV * ‘Dream come true’: Thousands attend first pro volleyball match in Omaha - from KETV* New Senator tries again to make texting while driving a primary offense - from Nebra...

Zach Peterson & Charles Wurtele drop by to try something a little different…ALSO…* Omaha homicide numbers dip slightly in 2023 - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Senator’s bill would require Nebraska cities to submit ‘Poverty Elimination Plan’ - from KETV* The Nebraska volleyball pioneer helping bump the game to its next level - from Flatwater Free Press This is a public episode. If you would li...

Mental health advocate Kristopher Berry concludes our conversation…ALSO…* OPS board changes stance on student journalist free speech bill for more discussion - from Omaha World-Herald * Gretna voters to have major say in expansion of Nebraska Crossing mall - from Nebraska Examiner* Public comment section could be cut from Douglas County board meetings - from WOWT This is a public episode. If you w...

Kristopher Berry drops by for a discussion on mental health… You can check out his poetry here .ALSO…* Policing the police: Omaha oversight board rarely hears citizen complaints against police department - from Flatwater Free Press* Nebraska state senators cap the number of bills they can propose each session - from Nebraska Examiner* 2 arrested in connection with shooting at gas station, Omaha’s...

Check out Build OMA for more info on the modernization and expansion plan .ALSO…* Lawmakers hold up ‘State of the State’ address, detailing ‘disrespect’ of North Omaha - from Nebraska Examiner* How much do EVs impact Omaha’s power grid? - from WOWT* Coming Roadwork: What’s expected at Saddle Creek & Leavenworth - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Comedian Cole Sichta concludes a post-show chat live from The Sydney in Benson. ALSO…* Preston Love Jr. compares himself to David in challenging a Goliath named Ricketts - from Nebraska Examiner * Travel agents, Omaha Chamber excited for Eppley updates - from KETV* Nebraska school employees could be allowed to carry firearms under new bill - from Omaha World-Herald This is a public episode. If you...

@fter midnight airs on CBS weeknights at 11:37.ALSO…* Papillion humane society loses heat and running water, asks for donations - from Omaha World-Herald* Former Omaha police department captain sentenced to 18 months in prison - from KMTV* Nebraska 911 outages spark bills aimed at shoring things up - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

What was it like at the Iowa caucus last night? Just click play and go inside one in an exclusive, historic, first-ever podcast recorded during the event… We’re joined by the Director of the Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative Office, Dylan Fisher . ALSO…* State senator seeks to rein in Attorney General’s Office power to issue advisory opinions - from Nebraska Examiner* Unprecedented frost b...

“It seems like we got all of our winter in one week…” Stephen Bock - owner of Alpine Grounds Indeed! ALSO…* OPPD encouraging customers to conserve energy - from WOWT* Omaha’s MLK Day march postponed - from Omaha World-Herald* Cancellations, delays and luggage problems at Eppley - from KMTV This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers from the Flatwater Free Press conclude a cold week with a hot pod on our land, water, wind and more from their their incredible series ‘ Who’s Buying Nebraska? ’ALSO…* Polling indicates many Nebraskans oppose Pillen plan to offset property taxes with higher sales tax - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha shelters hit capacity, expect more - from KETV* Aldrick Scott’s attor...

Yanqi Xu & Destiny Herbers tell us all about why Bill Gates is buying so much land here and what he’s using it for and the surprising other revelations from the Flatwater Free Press series ‘Who’s Buying Nebraska?’ ALSO…* Nearly $125 million is announced for North Omaha growth, though some elected leaders have qualms - from Nebraska Examiner* Contentious changes in rules expected to ignite batt...

Comedian Cole Sichta brrraves the snow and bitter cold…ALSO…* Pillen expected to announce $89.6 million grant to develop North Omaha business park - from Omaha World-Herald* Palermo agrees to pay restitution as sentencing approaches - from WOWT * Linehan’s letter seeks to boot referendum on Opportunity Scholarships off ballot - from Nebraska Examiner This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Today’s pod focuses on the Nebraska State Legislature taking the first steps towards regulating Artificial Intelligence . We also break some other news up top. ALSO…* Michael Bolton cancels April date with Omaha Symphony - from Omaha World-Herald* Governor wants to reduce property taxes by $2 billion - from WOWT* Legislative hearing examines new rules to limit filibusters - from Omaha World-Herald...