Check out Jeffrey Koterba’s Patreon here . ALSO… * John Ewing Jr. a self-described ‘nuts and bolts guy’ will run for Omaha mayor - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen’s office, industry groups crafted bill easing ag permitting process, emails show - from Flatwater Free Press * Bill advanced to finance development of ‘Good Life’ retail districts with little debate - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Apr 05, 2024•11 min
Tyler Walsh is back in the saddle for another ride… ALSO… * Nebraska effort to revive winner-take-all might be lost for 2024 presidential race - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha non-profits in need of volunteers after recent decline - from WOWT * State senator Mike McDonnell switches to Republican party - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Apr 04, 2024•16 min
Erin Clough concludes our conversation on her recent victory at The Funny Bone’s ‘Clash of the Comics’ show… ALSO… * City of Omaha to pay nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit - from KETV * Omaha woman gets prison, fine for defrauding two state agencies and federal loan program - from Nebraska Examiner * Public mixed on criminalizing parking on lawns in Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Apr 03, 2024•13 min
Bree Kalhorn returns! And she brings some very serious suggestions on the forthcoming Monopoly - Omaha Edition bored board game. If you have your own suggestions, e-mail them to: omaha@toptrumps.com ALSO… * Omaha police identify officers involved in dog shooting - from Omaha World-Herald * NE business center names four top performers, but did one have a little help from above? - from Nebraska Examiner * 2024 highway construction season ramps up with major projects in store - from KETV Get full a...
Apr 02, 2024•19 min
Erin Clough helps us celebrate April Fools’ Day. ALSO… * Omaha man sentenced for fraud in inflating claims for COVID-19 aid - part of nation’s largest case of fraud - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska Humane Society names longtime leader as new CEO - from KMTV * Global market, food court coming to South Omaha - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Apr 01, 2024•17 min
Assistant Director Stewart Giddings concludes our conversation on YouTurn’s mission … ALSO… * Douglas County Treasurer John Ewing Jr. will run for Omaha mayor - from Omaha World-Herald * Dan Osborn says he has the signatures needed to reach Nebraska’s fall ballot as a U.S. Senate candidate - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha’s Blackstone District set to welcome new barbecue joint, Momo Station moves to new location - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 29, 2024•20 min
John Paul - Joslyn Castle’s Community Engagement Liaison - fills us in on the exciting new developments taking place as the new Castle & Cathedral Creative District begins to take shape . ALSO… * City of Omaha, police union, sheriff concerned with 911 hire - from KETV * Lawmakers advance Nebraska age verification bill for porn - from Nebraska Examiner * Google Fiber starts servicing its first Omaha neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 28, 2024•20 min
Check out Jeffrey Koterba’s Patreon for a cool making-of video on this Apple & Garland cartoon that we talk about in this episode. ALSO… * Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says granting her a fourth term would keep the city ‘moving forward’ - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska lawmakers advance inland port bill that seeks more public input in North Omaha development - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska auditor finds ‘further examples’ of DHHS mishandling federal funds - from KETV Get full access to ...
Mar 27, 2024•20 min
Tyler Walsh - 84.6K follow his TikTok - loves meat snacks, rodeo and doing comedy… ALSO… * New arts designation in midtown Omaha could transform the neighborhood: ‘It’s a big deal’ - from Omaha World-Herald * Fundraising for Omaha’s new central library surpasses $158 million goal - from Nebraska Examiner * Gretna property owners and mayor see potential in Good Life District, though concerned about “direction” - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 26, 2024•20 min
Jeffrey Koterba is a syndicated editorial cartoonist, artist, writer, radio host, teacher, consultant, creative coach… and coffee drinker. Check out his Patreon here . ALSO… * Anonymous surrender option removed from Newborn Safe Haven Act bill - from KETV * Omaha man wanted for allegedly threatening Douglas County judge found dead - from WOWT * Nebraska Appleseed receives $1 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 25, 2024•20 min
Screenwriter Christine Burright concludes our conversation on the script writing process and the unique project she’s developing right now. ALSO… * Students blindsided after OPS announcement eliminating alternative pathway - from KETV * ‘Huge’ Nebraska plan to cut property taxes, raise sales tax - from Omaha World-Herald * Advocates for improved mental health care predict ‘consequences’ from $15 million budget cut - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 22, 2024•13 min
Daisy Curtis of The Funny Bone gives us some insider information on their ‘ Clash of the Comics ’ show tonight… and a big announcement is made, too! ALSO… * Facing a filibuster, sponsor of ‘Newborn Safe Haven’ bill agrees to drop use of ‘baby boxes’ - from Nebraska Examiner * Fans from around the country come to Omaha for the first round of March Madness - from KMTV * Man tells story of tussle with loose steer in Omaha - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 21, 2024•18 min
MarQ Manner - of the Omaha Buzz Substack - takes us from Paisley Park with Prince, to an Iowa cornfield with James Brown...to Blue Moon Ghetto in Benson. ALSO… * New Nebraska petition aims to ban abortion after first trimester - from WOWT * Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visits Omaha, comments on what he calls Trump’s ‘antisemitic’ statement - from KMTV * U.S. Census chief visits NE, touts value of data, surveys and notes ‘big change’ headed to state - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMA...
Mar 20, 2024•18 min
Omaha Film Festival Executive Director Marc Longbrake concludes our discussion on this year’s fest and looks ahead to year 20! ALSO… * Omaha Housing Authority pauses most eviction filings amid public scrutiny - from Flatwater Free Press * Lakota language documentary to premiere March 29th at Bellevue University - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska senators nix idea of immigrants in law enforcement - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 19, 2024•18 min
Hal Daub served four terms in the United States House of Representatives and as the 48th Mayor of Omaha. He was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska systems in 2012 and served until 2018. ALSO… NU leadership choice was deadlocked between UNMC chancellor and state chamber head - from Nebraska Examiner St. Patrick’s Day celebrations bring economic boost to Omaha businesses - from KETV Redevelopment planned for Omaha’s Central Park Plaza attributed to street car route - fro...
Mar 18, 2024•20 min
There’s some unconstructive criticism in this one, everybody… and an idea on how we can honor his legacy! Alternate title options for this episode were: * ‘Trevolution. Number. Whine.’ * ‘Trev-ass A&M’ ALSO… * ‘Not ideal’: Nebraska Athletic Director leaving for Texas A&M - from Omaha World-Herald * Housing advocates converge on State Capitol, hear grim update on affordable housing efforts - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha police investigating assault of Union Pacific employee walking into...
Mar 14, 2024•15 min
Check out MarQ Manner’s Omaha Buzz Substack at this link . ALSO… * Lawmakers fail to override veto of Nebraska safe syringe programs - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha City Council pressed on $45 million sports complex plan - from Omaha World-Herald * Gov. Pillen approves rules, regulations on gender-affirming care - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 13, 2024•20 min
Screenwriter Christine Burright takes us inside her development process. ALSO… * Five Nebraska legislative candidates have already raised more than $100k - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha police issue warrants for 2 suspects in theft of several plaques from high school - from KETV * Growth in Elkhorn continues: Approved development raises concerns for neighbors - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 12, 2024•20 min
YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings continues the conversation about turning his life around and the early days of YouTurn. ALSO… * State Ed Board rejects measure defining and banning sexually explicit materials in school libraries - from Nebraska Examiner * Violence Prevention and Justice Summit’s impact on North Omaha - from KMTV * A senior center, the FBI, and a big price tag: South Omaha group says nonprofit is cashing in on goodwill - from Flatwater Free Press Get full access to OMA...
Mar 11, 2024•20 min
Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for The OCon Expo , concludes our chat on all things Omaha festival. ALSO… * South Omaha group reveals updated vision for $25 million state-funded ‘Adelante’ park project - from Nebraska Examiner * More are traveling to Nebraska to get abortions. Only one surgical abortion clinic remains - from Flatwater Free Press * Old Market upgrades: More alley lighting, security cameras to be installed this summer - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....
Mar 08, 2024•13 min
YouTurn Assistant Director Stewart Giddings shares the story of his early life on the streets. ALSO… * Family honors man killed by gunfire in the Old Market - from KETV * Meeting set to consider possible routes for gap in Omaha-to-Lincoln bike/hike trail - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha nonprofit working to address invasive tree species - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 07, 2024•20 min
Matt Fujan , Director of Event Management for the OCon Expo , stops by to preview this year’s show. ALSO… * Residents air concerns, question Omaha Housing Authority at Tuesday night meeting - from KETV * Unemployment cuts blocked by filibuster in Nebraska State Legislature - from Omaha World-Herald * Lawmakers seek extra federal funds to prevent closings of skilled nursing centers in Nebraska - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 06, 2024•20 min
Josh Sabey tells us all about his upcoming film project for PBS and series for Amazon Prime. ALSO… * Offutt-based STRATCOM employee indicted, accused of leaking military secrets on foreign dating site - from KETV * OPS Board approves Matt Ray’s superintendent contract - from Omaha World-Herald * Price, public incentives increase under updated $861 million Omaha Crossroads mall makeover plan - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 05, 2024•20 min
To reach out to Josh Sabey about a screening of Blue Baby , click here . ALSO… * Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors - from Omaha World-Herald * North Omaha is ‘biggest loser’ in feud between mayor and councilwoman, advocates say - Flatwater Free Press * Woman accused of cutting dad, attempting to start a house fire, and breaking into a church rectory - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 04, 2024•20 min
Jeremy Plumb fills us in on the new podcast he co-hosts - Panel Picks - comics yakkin’ about comics! ALSO… * Nebraska lawmakers pass bill aimed at helping with addiction, Gov. Pillen says he plans to veto it - from KETV * Advocates for the ‘unsheltered homeless’ pan Nebraska bill to designate areas for encampments - from Nebraska Examiner * Sarpy, Pottawattamie officials say claims of “sanctuary county” for migrants are false - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Mar 01, 2024•13 min
Check out the Life After Movies at this link . ALSO… * NE Auditor: ‘Flagrant abuses,’ up to $1.5 million in questionable billing suspected in DHHS program - from Nebraska Examiner * Developer, neighbors reach compromise on North Omaha apartment plan - from Omaha World-Herald * City of Ralston seeking developers for ‘Hinge 42’ project - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Feb 29, 2024•20 min
Go here for tickets & more info on the 2024 Omaha Film Festival . ALSO… * Former state senator Ernie Chambers running to represent District 11 in Nebraska Legislature - from KETV * Omaha family urges Nebraska lawmaker to increase distracted driving penalties - from Nebraska Examiner * Nebraska bill would allow chaplains to be school counselors - from Omaha World-Herald Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Feb 28, 2024•14 min
Dr. Carole Patrick , CEO of the Visiting Nurses Association, concludes our conversation - you can get more information and a ticket to their Art & Soup fundraiser at this link . ALSO… * Linehan letter targets private Nebraska foundations backing public schools in school choice fight - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha man gets 15 years in federal prison for trying to rob a First National bank - from KETV * Rapid growth in Irvington has first responders and neighbors discussing public safety con...
Feb 27, 2024•10 min
Director/Producer of THE BODY POLITIC , Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough and one of the subjects of the documentary, Erricka Bridgeford , come on to talk about the Thursday screening of their film at the Omaha Film Festival . Get tickets to the screening at this link . ALSO… * Nebraska state senator continues demanding change for unsanitary living conditions at Underwood Tower - from KETV * Bristol Street Bridge closure kicks off 2024 construction on North Freeway - from Omaha World-Herald * Forme...
Feb 26, 2024•19 min
Richard Norton Smith’s biography of Gerald Ford, An Ordinary Man , is available at this link . ALSO… * Omaha’s Streetcar Authority announces a couple of changes, next phase of development - from KETV * Joslyn Art Museum to reopen in September - from Omaha World-Herald * OPS Board approves new busing vendor - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Feb 23, 2024•16 min
