Tom's Talk

A new Lincoln non-profit is addressing a problem that most people aren't aware of. This week Tom Stanton talks with Connie Hilligoss, Development Director for Sleep In Heavenly Peace, about their mission to build beds for nearly 8,000 kids who don’t have one.

A woman who became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic is retiring at the end of October. This week Tom Stanton talks to Health Director Pat Lopez about her career in public health and how she and her team guided the community through the many challenges of the pandemic.

Families of missing Nebraskans will gather in Lincoln on October 17 to launch the first annual “Nebraska Missing Person’s Day.” This week Tom Stanton talks with Jannel Rap, sister of a missing Lincoln woman, about the about the upcoming public event.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lincoln Police Department has launched the ‘Pink Patch Project’. This week Tom Stanton brings you details of the new effort to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer treatment in Lincoln.

The FBI has launched of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the frauds and scams. KLIN's Tom Stanton talks with Eugene Kowell, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Omaha field office, about the Take A Beat campaign.

Expecting parents in Lincoln now have a new tool to help them navigate their pregnancy and the first year of their baby's life. This week Tom Stanton talks with Alexa Lewis with Bryan Health about a new app that provides 24/7 access to information and support tools.

Ground was broken this past week on a new 55,000 square foot Clyde Malone Community Center near 22nd and U Street. This week KLIN's Tom Stanton talks to CEO and executive director John Goodwin about the facility and how it will help them carry out their mission of eliminating multigenerational poverty.

Preparations are being made at the Roca Berry Farm for this year’s Fall Festival. This week Tom Stanton talks to long time employee Jeff Knopik about what’s new at the farm this year, how the pumpkin crop is looking and the return of the Roca Merry Farm in December.

Lincoln Police and the FBI are teaming up for the 30 x 30 recruitment event in Lincoln. It's a national pledge where the goal is to increase the number of women serving in recruit academies to 30 percent by 2030. This week Tom Stanton takes you inside the initiative and upcoming recruitment event.

For more than two decades the Lincoln non-profit Domesti-Pups has been providing service dogs for people with disabilities. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jo Stutheit, vice president of the Domesti-Pups Board of Directors, about how the dogs are trained, the volunteers that make their program a success and their upcoming move to a new facility.

A new program that puts more eyes in the sky is helping local law enforcement agencies on the ground respond more quickly to critical incidents, including pursuits and missing persons cases. This week Tom Stanton takes you inside the Tactical Flight Officers Program.

Construction will begin soon on the City's first all-inclusive playground at Mahoney Park. This week Tom Stanton talks with Assistant Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director JJ Yost about the partnerships that led to the creation of the playground and the features that will allow everyone to play regardless of age or ability.

A recent $19,000 donation from several local Masonic organizations is helping put a dent in school lunch debt for needy LPS elementary students. This week Tom Stanton talks to the donation organizer and the president of the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools about the impact it is having for struggling families.

Summer is the season of picnics, BBQs, family reunions and graduation parties. It's also the time of year when dermatologists sound the alarm about skin cancer. This week Tom Stanton talks with Dr. Gina Weir with Dermatology Associates of Lincoln about warning signs of skin cancer and the best ways to protect your skin from the sun.

A Lincoln Food truck operator was among the many people who went to Elkhorn following the Arbor Day tornadoes to provide comfort to residents who were impacted and the volunteers that showed up to help. This week Tom Stanton talks with Toby Antonson, owner of Pork's End BBQ, about his three day mission and some of the challenges he faced

When tornadoes touched down in Lancaster County on Arbor Day, there was a lot of damage, but no deaths and only a few minor injuries. This week Tom Stanton talks with three men who played a vital role in keeping residents safe that afternoon.

It's estimated that one in eight Lincoln Public Schools students don't get enough food to eat on a daily basis. This week Tom Stanton talks with John Mabry with the Food Bank of Lincoln about their efforts to make sure every child is well fed and ready to learn and the programs they offer to provide meals to kids and their families during the summer months.

A Lincoln non-profit is experiencing a critical shortage of used furniture that they distribute to people in need. This week Tom Stanton talks to Katie Patrick, executive director of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, about the services they provide and how Lincoln residents can help them with their furniture drive.

A man who spent four decades with the Lancaster County Health Department recently called it a career. Steve Beal spent the last 12 of those years as Animal Control Manager. This week Tom Stanton talks to Beal about some of the changes and challenges he's seen and new technology that allows animal control officers to do their jobs more efficiently and safely.

The new state-of-the-art April Sampson Cancer Center in south Lincoln recently opened its doors. The $45 million facility is partnership between Bryan Health and Cancer Specialists of Nebraska. This week Tom Stanton talks with two of the people who were involved in the development of the new center.

Spring has sprung and Lincoln residents are turning their attention to gardening season. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jason Orth of Campbell's Nurseries in Lincoln. He shares ways you can explore your own creativity and provide you with the tools and knowledge to make your project a success.

The month of March marks the start of severe weather season in Nebraska. This week Tom Stanton talks with Becky Kern, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley about preparations people take before storms roll in, the difference between watches and warning and where to seek shelter during a tornado.

Nebraskans are ready to say goodbye to winter and are busy booking spring and summer vacations. This week Tom Stanton talks to Brian Ortner with AAA Nebraska about where people are going and what the popular spots are. He also provides some advice for booking a trip.

Crime Stoppers has been helping Lincoln Police solve crimes through anonymous tips since the1980's. This week Tom Stanton talks with LPD Forensic Video Technician Jared Minary about how the Crime Stoppers process works, including how to make a tip, how they are processed and how reward amounts are determined

A year after phase one of a $56 million dollar expansion was completed at Lincoln Airport, work is underway on the second phase of construction. This week Tom Stanton talks with Chad Lay, director of planning and development for the Lincoln Airport Authority, about the new improvements travelers will see.