Tom's Talk

The tax filing season is now underway and this week Tom Stanton talks with IRS spokesman Christopher Miller about some of the new and expanded tools and resources to make the ax filing process less stressful.

Former Husker football player DeMoine Adams is enjoying a second chance at life after collapsing at his home on January 13. This week Tom Stanton talks to Adams, his wife and the 911 dispatcher who gave her CPR instructions. DeMoine and Fara recently went to the 911 dispatch center thank the man who's calm voice helped her keep her husband alive until paramedics arrived.

For the last seven years Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews have been using specialized oxygen masks to save the lives of cats and dogs that are trapped in a burning house. LFR Captain Mike Buehrer came up with the idea and talks with Tom Stanton this week about the support he received to make these life-saving tools a reality and the satisfaction they get when they are able to save animals and reunite...

Last year the music world lost a light with the death of Jimmy Buffett. This week Tom Stanton talks with a Lincoln man who is one of Buffett's loyal fans. Jimmy Pattovina also served as president of the International Parrothead Fan Club in 2008 and 2009. Pattovina shares memories of meeting Jimmy Buffett, what his music means to him and the shock he felt when Buffett died last September.

In four months Nebraskans will be casting their ballots in the statewide primary. At the Lancaster County Election Commissioners office preparations are ramping up for the May primary and the November general election. This week Tom Stanton talks to election commissioner Todd Wiltgen about the need for residents to step up and become an election day poll worker and the process for becoming one.

As we ring in 2024, many people will be vowing to lose weight and get into shape in the new year. This week Tom Stanton sits down with Matthew Kean, Fitness Manager for the Genesis Health Club at Gateway Mall, to talk about setting realistic goals so you don't give up on your New Year's resolution.

Over the past five years a Lincoln man's idea to help feed needy people has turned into a network of little food pantries all across the city. This week Tom Stanton talks to Michael Reinmiller about his vision behind the free pantry program, the generosity of others to keep them stocked and how Lincoln residents can get involved.

It has been just over a year since Warhorse Casino in Lincoln opened it's doors. This week, Tom Stanton takes you inside the temporary casino and talks with Lynn McNally with Nebraska Horsemen about the first year of operations, some of the challenges they’ve faced and the future plans to turn Warhorse into a destination casino.

There's good news for homeowners as we head toward winter. Brandy Johnson with Black Hills Energy says customers can anticipate lower energy prices ahead of this year's heating season. Johnson talks with Tom Stanton about how much customers can expect to save and shares some other money saving energy tips.

Tom Stanton talks with Nebraska Community Blood Bank officials about the process that takes place after someone donates a pint of blood.

The head of the Lincoln based Nebraska Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team sits down with Tom Stanton to talk about how they prepare for responding to the scene of a disaster, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and building collapses.

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities crews were sent to Florida in late August to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Idalia. Tom Stanton talked with LTU veteran Traid Rader about what they encountered and the pride they have in helping people in another state get their power back on.

As part of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, Tom Stanton talked with LPD Officer Doug Headlee, who is Mental Health Response Coordinator for the department. Headlee talked about how the department handles people they encounter who have mental health issues and shared some suicide warning signs and the resources that are available to people in need of help.

Tom Stanton sat down with Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner and LPD to talk about the constitutional carry law that went into effect in early September. The law allows Nebraskans 21 years of age or older to carry a firearm concealed from view without obtaining a permit or taking a safety class. Wagner shared his thoughts on how the new law would impact Lancaster County.