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 battle in Nebraska Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald * Homeless encampment contractor would clean,...
Jan 11, 2024•16 min
Comedian Cole Sichta brrr aves 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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Jan 10, 2024•17 min
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 Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Jan 09, 2024•9 min
Dance on into the New Year with an update on what’s going on with Fred Astaire’s childhood home… ALSO… * Auditor alleges board members misused federal funds - from KETV * Bill would add new form of execution for death row inmates - from WOWT * 14 people displaced by 2 early morning house fires - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Jan 08, 2024•10 min
Bree Kalhorn closes out a podcast, a week, a month, a season and a year, simultaneously… now that’s talent! We’re taking a Holiday break and will be off the next two weeks… but we’ll be back bright and early on Monday, January 8th, 2024!!! Thanks for subscribing and listening - got a lot of really cool stuff planned for next year - so go and have yourself a restful and amazing holiday break! ALSO… * Boys Town National Hotline gives suggestions to help with the Holiday Blues - from KMTV * OPPD an...
Dec 22, 2023•15 min
Bree Kalhorn reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Henry Kissinger… ALSO… * 18-year-old arrested in connection to shooting death of 17-year-old - from KETV * Pair of Nebraska lawmakers visit Omaha council to urge creation of inland port authority - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Starbucks employees explain decision to unionize - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 21, 2023•13 min
Bree Kalhorn enlightens us on The Santa Clauses … ALSO… * Pair of Nebraska lawmakers visit Omaha council to urge creation of inland port authority - from Nebraska Examiner * City Council raises pay for police’s mental health co-responders - from WOWT * Omaha mother hopes to prevent overdose deaths after losing her son - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 20, 2023•8 min
Go pour a nice large glass of egg nog and join excellent stand-up comedian Bree Kalhorn on today’s show to make your Christmas safe and secure with our Christmas Survival Guide! ALSO… * Haley makes a campaign stop in Treynor - from WOWT * North Omaha airport’s plans to expand, upgrade starting to get up off the ground - from KETV * Nebraska firearms group sues Omaha and Lincoln over gun orders and ordinances - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 19, 2023•17 min
What?! You’re not up on Local Love - the blind dating show on the Very Local app that had two recent Omaha episodes? Well, no worries, we review them today… ALSO… * Gunfire critically injures man at Council Bluffs home - from KETV * Nebraska ‘brain drain’ persists, plus another alarm is raised by new census data - from Nebraska Examiner * Henry Monsky’s grandson carries on family legacy at Boys Town - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 18, 2023•8 min
BREAKING NEWS: Moving (still) sucks . ALSO… * $886 billion defense bill includes money for StratCom nukes, Offut rebuild - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska’s $600,000 juvenile justice federal grant follows multi-year dry spell - from Nebraska Examiner * South Omaha museum recreates classic holiday display - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 15, 2023•9 min
One of the hardest things about this time of year is the anticipation … that’s especially true THIS YEAR! ALSO… * OPS still making plans for $8 million left of $304 million in federal pandemic relief - from Omaha World-Herald * Judge declines to approve Nebraska voting rights settlement - from Nebraska Examiner * Blair officer earns life-saving award for response to deadly shooting - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 14, 2023•12 min
Tippl co-founder Michael Friedman picks up the tab… ALSO… * Hotel shooting suspect extradited to Omaha to face murder charge - from WOWT * Oak View Mall under new ownership with entertainment in mind - from KETV * South central Omaha silos visible from interstate could be replaced by housing - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 13, 2023•11 min
Music Bingo host, comedian and podcaster Joslyne DeBonis tells us her opinions on how Omaha and Lincoln do the Holiday Season and which she prefers… and why! ALSO… * Teens vandalize, steal memorial for homicide victim - from KETV * Bennington school board approves mail-in special election for $119 million bond issue - from Omaha World-Herald * Gretna community rallies around beloved basketball coach fighting cancer - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 12, 2023•13 min
Kristyna Engdahl , Vice President of Communications for MECA , comes out for an encore…and brings the house down! ALSO… * Fort Calhoun community mourns Priest murdered Sunday morning - from KETV * Ted Turner, longtime Nebraska land baron, still buying as next chapter nears - from Flatwater Free Press * Group of Omaha moms on track to build inclusive, accessible playground at Lake Zorinsky - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 11, 2023•15 min
Tippl co-founders Mark Wong & Michael Friedman craft us a strong mixed think about what they love and where they see room for growth here. ALSO… * Omaha woman allegedly stole a pickup and attempted to run into a police car - from Omaha World-Herald * Omaha’s public housing residents are facing eviction more often - sometimes over small debts - from Flatwater Free Press * New coalition formed to spotlight 2nd Congressional District economy - from Nebraska Examiner Cheers! Get full access to O...
Dec 08, 2023•19 min
Kristyna Engdahl , Vice President of Communications for MECA , tells us all about Adam Sandler’s huge show at CHI the other night and gives us a guide to a very seasonal experience this Holly Days down at The RiverFront … ALSO… * Head of Nebraska Humane Society steps down - from WOWT * Agency assures state senators that finding the cause of 911 outages top priority - from Nebraska Examiner * OPD Officer and other driver seriously injured in crash - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omap...
Dec 07, 2023•15 min
See her epic Cabela’s Santa pic here . Comedian and podcast host Joslyne DeBonis drops an instant classic… ALSO… * OPD investigating alleged sexual assault at Westside High School - from KETV * Omaha City Council approves controversial business improvement district for Little Bohemia - from Omaha World-Herald * MUD to vote on potential rate increases - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 06, 2023•15 min
NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives a free consultation… ALSO… * Pillen decries increases in Nebraska school property taxes despite more state aid - from Omaha World-Herald * Guests react to Monday morning homicide at central Omaha hotel - from WOWT * Bags of Fun non-profit showcased in NFL campaign - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 05, 2023•19 min
REAL Yelp reviews of real Omaha Holiday attractions from real people… I read them without revealing what they’re reviewing, you take a guess… and the weather outside stays frightful while the fire remains delightful. ALSO… * Afghan Community Day aims to educate, protect refugee population - from WOWT * Remembering my teacher Charlie Munger - from Nebraska Examiner * Former Nebraska federal judge passes at 98 - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 04, 2023•12 min
Dylan Oakes Rohde , owner/founder of The Backline , addresses some recent controversies… ALSO… * Patriarch of Henry Doorly Zoo giraffe herd dies unexpectedly - from Omaha World-Herald * Hundreds of non-profits participate in Giving Tuesday - from KMTV * North Omaha community excited to see Bud Crawford’s plans for old OIC site - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Dec 01, 2023•17 min
Brooke Barsell sets the record straight on something that’s been generating a lot of heat on-line lately… ALSO… * Omaha expects Accessory Dwelling Units to create more homes - from KETV * Efforts still being made to rebuild Bellevue years after disastrous flood - from WOWT * Local leaders reflect on Munger’s impact on Omaha - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 30, 2023•18 min
NMotion powered by gener8tor Managing Principal Scott Henderson gives us an overview of some great opportunities on the horizon… and he drops some huge personal news! ALSO… * Nebraskans testify largely against gender care regulations - from Nebraska Examiner * Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s sidekick, dies at 99 - from KMTV * OPD identifies man and woman after apparent murder-suicide - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 29, 2023•20 min
SHARE Omaha Executive Director Teresa Mardesen talks us through our Giving Tuesday opportunities and tells us about some of her personal faves... ALSO… * Bacon gets police union endorsement early - from Nebraska Examiner * OPS Board talks achievements and deficiencies in recent state test scores - from Omaha World-Herald * Douglas County Attorney on events that led to father’s arrest in son’s shooting death - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 28, 2023•19 min
Kaleb Duncan takes us on a spiritual and metaphysical journey… ALSO… * Pillen letter to Nebraska Environmental Trust labeled ‘unusual’ and ‘political interference’ - from Nebraska Examiner * Skate ribbon changes from roller to ice skating at Heartland of America Park - from Omaha World-Herald * Creighton Professor inspires many - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 27, 2023•14 min
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Comedian Brooke Barsell drops in to give us some strategies and tools to handle a wide variety of Thanksgiving scenarios… ALSO… * Winter Festivities Guide - from KETV * ‘Toy and Joy Shop’ returning to Open Door Mission - from WOWT * Giving Machines arrive at Westroads - from KETV We’ll be back on Monday the 27th - enjoy your holiday! Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 22, 2023•16 min
The Executive Director of SHARE Omaha Teresa Mardesen gives us a tremendous Giving Tuesday preview! ALSO… * Gretna leaders begin campaign for new library - from KMTV * Bellevue math teacher surprised with prestigious Milken award - from Nebraska Examiner * Catholic Charities assembles Thanksgiving dinner kits - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 21, 2023•16 min
World Champion Monster Jam Truck Driver Tristan England is stoked to start the next season in his innovative and unique new truck DIGatron . You can get tickets to their show at the CHI Center on Saturday, November 25th & Sunday, November 26th - here . ALSO… * Omaha mayor signs bump stock ban - from Nebraska Examiner * Saunders County Sheriff’s investigating after driver dies following pursuit - from WOWT * Pedestrian hit, killed in Council Bluffs - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www...
Nov 20, 2023•12 min
Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss closes out our week with an awesome overview of all that’s going on inside Fontenelle Forest . ALSO… * Who’s buying Nebraska? - from Flatwater Free Press * Nebraska abortion rights amendment campaign kicks off - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha man sentenced up to 23 years for Memorial Day crash - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Nov 17, 2023•15 min
Tristan England - driver of Monster Jam Truck Earth Shaker - tells us about the price he had to pay to get to the top - and the surprising obstacle that almost prevented him from even getting started. You can get tickets to Monster Jam - coming to the CHI Center on Saturday, November 25th & Sunday November 26th - here . ALSO… * 16-year-old arrested, accused of attempted assault on officers after bullets struck police vehicle - from KETV * Douglas County officials give encouraging updates on ...
Nov 16, 2023•15 min
What happens when you get lost in Fontenelle Forest ?, I asked in a pod a few weeks back. Well, one of the things that happens when you do a podcast about getting lost in Fontenelle Forest is you hear from several people that work for Fontenelle Forest ! So Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss answers back today… And my favorite new term: ‘glacially squished’ - is used! ALSO… * NU extends Alberts - doubles salary - from Nebraska Examiner * Part of westbound Dodge reduced to one lane fo...
Nov 15, 2023•19 min
