Brent Wasenius

The Fremont Local Spotlight: With Brent Wasenius

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The heart of any great community is its people. Each week join KHUB/KFMT news director Brent Wasenius as he gets to know a few of the people that make Fremont, Nebraska, special. From police officers to retail business owners and public officials, there's always someone new to meet and something new to learn about Fremont.

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Ep. 7 A Helping Hand For The Fremont Community (Featuring Kirk Brown) 10.02.2026 22:11

Kirk Brown discusses being a longtime business owner in Fremont before focusing his professional attention on Rebuilding Together Platte Valley East. He also shares what profession he considered pursuing after graduating from Fremont High School and also a great opossum story.

Ep. 6 Working For A Better Environment: Feat. Casey Vaughan 18.11.2025 22:07

Fremont native Casey Vaughan joins Brent Wasenius to discuss her role as executive director of Keep Fremont Beautiful, her family and the work of non-profits.

Ep. 5 Leading the Fremont Chamber into the future: Feat. Brenda Wilberding 08.10.2025 24:43

Brent Wasenius talks with Fremont Area Chamber President and CEO Brenda Wilberding about her career path, including a stop at Midland University. They also discuss a little volleyball and the growth in the city's business community.

Ep. 4 Community Liaison: Feat. Lt. Ed Watts of the Fremont Police Department. 03.09.2025 24:35

Lt. Ed Watts of the Fremont Police Department is celebrating 30 years on the job. The Blair native discusses the challenges law enforcement faces as well as the things he loves about his work.

Ep. 3 The Leader Of The Board: Feat. Bob Missel, chairman of the Dodge Co. Board of Supervisors 11.08.2025 20:21

Bob Missel grew up in Michigan, but has been a key pillar in the Fremont community for decades. In this episode he discusses taking over his family's men's clothing business in the downtown area and his leadership role with the Dodge County Board of Supervisors. He also talks about his favorite hobby — coin collecting.

Policing in your home town | Ft. Sgt. Brie Frank of the Dodge County Sheriff's Office 28.07.2025 22:23

Fremont high school and Midland University graduate Brie Frank joins the show to discuss what it's like to be a police officer in her home town, how she got into law enforcement and much more. Like and subscribe for more local stories like this one from host Brent Wasenius.

Welcome to the show! | Ft. Tony Gray, Walk-On Cards and Collectibles 28.07.2025 18:19

In the inaugural episode of Fremont Local Spotlight, host Brent Wasenius is joined by the owner of Walk-On Cards and Collectibles, Tony Gray. The pair discuss Gray's journey from print media to owning his own shop, the trading card business and the services (both new and old) that Walk-On has to offer.