Reports Cindy Gonzalez of the Nebraska Examiner : ‘From beer to toilet paper, contestants for ‘coolest thing’ title are narrowed’ Sep. 6th, 2024 OMAPOD ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’ Bracketology episode here . To vote on Round 2, click here . ALSO… * Omaha Police Chief calls for termination of officer who killed man while serving warrant - from WOWT * Nebraska Task Force 1 deploys for Hurricane Helene - from KETV * La Vista businesses participate in ‘Golden Ticket Event’ - from KMTV Get full ...
Sep 26, 2024•13 min
Kimberly Kolakowski is the Executive Director of Firefly . For information on their Fall Flannel Fling event on Friday, click here . For tickets, click here . ALSO… * Omaha Storm Chasers poised for new ownership, as state tourism potential grows - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Metro Transit working to address bus delays - from WOWT * Neighbors afraid after deadly shooting downtown, look to OPD for answers - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 25, 2024•19 min
Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN . For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here . For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here . ALSO… * State Sen. Mike McDonnell deflates GOP hopes for Nebraska winner-take-all in 2024 - from Nebraska Examiner * Construction to begin on new Omaha care facility for wounded veterans - from WOWT * Elkhorn neighbors uneasy over intersection - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod....
Sep 24, 2024•20 min
Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN . For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here . For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here . ALSO… * Osborn hosts nine town halls, no debates with Sen. Fischer - from KETV * Creighton University’s law school receives largest gift in 120-year history, $9.7M - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘I hope’: Years later, West Lanes Bowling waits for Crossroads redevelopment - from KMTV Get full access ...
Sep 23, 2024•19 min
Stefanie Monge is the Editor of SPN . For more information on Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, click here . For more information on the inaugural Silicon Prairie Startup Week, click here . ALSO… * FBI Omaha to begin wearing bodycams as protocol changes - from WOWT * ‘Be out loud about mental health’: Omaha police co-responders see rise in call volume - from KETV * Omaha board peppers developers with questions about project in line for $90M in state funds - from Nebraska Examiner G...
Sep 20, 2024•20 min
Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha . For information and tickets to her upcoming ‘ Conscious Collections ’ event, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska congressional leaders put pressure on Gov. Jim Pillen to return the state to ‘winner-take-all’ - from KETV * More than 60 NE entities show unified front to update laws, state policies that help immigrants - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha artist celebrates Latin-American heritage through colorful mural - from...
Sep 19, 2024•12 min
EPPLEY AIRFIELD EXPANDS DINING AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE. OMAPOD UPGRADES THE UPGRADE. ALSO… * Outside groups ramp up advertising in Bacon-Vargas race in Nebraska’s 2nd District - from Nebraska Examiner * 3 of 6 boys accused of killing Uber driver in Omaha bound over to district court for trial - from KETV * A local nonprofit is working with UNO to study bats in Omaha and how they use backyard habitats - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 18, 2024•13 min
Erin Hartley is Daybreak Anchor for WOWT . To listen to the first part of Erin’s OMAPOD appearance, click here . ALSO… * Omaha families voice frustration over maintenance of local cemetery - from WOWT * ‘That’s concerning’: Nebraska’s child welfare report shows disturbing uptick - from KETV * Concerned parents speak out at OPS board meeting after school shooting - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 17, 2024•20 min
Erin Hartley is Daybreak Anchor for WOWT . To watch Erin’s story on the passing of the no-kill animal shelter Hearts United for Animals founder Carol Wheeler that’s discussed in this episode, click here . To watch her story on the ‘ Play for Paige ’ Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Paige Roessner, click here . ALSO… * City of Omaha taking public input for the next master plan - from WOWT * Flood, Blood trade accusations of extreme views during 1st Congressional District debate - from Nebrask...
Sep 16, 2024•20 min
Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha . For information and tickets to her upcoming ‘ Conscious Collections ’ event, click here . ALSO… * Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert vetoes City Council resolution on firefighter funding - from Omaha World-Herald * Lawsuit filed in anticipation of Nebraska medicinal marijuana ballot initiatives’ certification, alleging fraud - from WOWT * Meet Mochi: Omaha Fire’s new Facility Support Dog bringing comfort to firefighters -...
Sep 13, 2024•20 min
Lauren Bates is host of the Sustainably LB podcast & co-founder of Swap Omaha . For information and tickets to the ‘ Conscious Collections ’ event discussed in this episode, click here . ALSO… * Omaha Northwest High shooting suspect was bullied, according to public defender - from WOWT * RFK Jr. withdraws from Nebraska’s presidential race; five other candidates confirmed - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Police served more no-knock warrants last year than prior two years - from KETV Get full ...
Sep 12, 2024•20 min
The Joslyn is reimagined… and reopened! ALSO… * Security becomes focal point after teen was shot in Omaha school - from WOWT * Outside group buying statewide ad to boost Preston Love Jr. - from Nebraska Examiner * Douglas County Historical Society in turmoil amid staff turnover, building issues, ex-employees allege - from Flatwater Free Press Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 11, 2024•20 min
Penelope Flowers is a comedian, performing artist and visual artist. ALSO… * ‘Absolutely not’: Don Kleine stands by decision to not appoint special prosecutor in recent case - from KMTV * Omaha neighborhood association connecting local candidates and voters - from WOWT * UNL grows enrollment for first time since 2017, adding to systemwide enrollment growth - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 10, 2024•12 min
The Joslyn reopens to the public tomorrow at 1:00. ALSO… * Families getting ‘opportunity scholarships’ worry new law will be repealed by voters - from KETV * ‘A missing year’: No income tax credits for Nebraskans to offset school property taxes paid in 2024 - from Nebraska Examiner * Building a better Council Bluffs: Beds delivered for foster kids - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 09, 2024•14 min
The Top 16 contenders for ‘ The Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska ’ competition were just announced - voting begins on September 11th! We take a closer look at this year’s matchups - and make some picks! ALSO… * RNC Chair Whatley visits Omaha to push for GOP election monitoring volunteers - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha seeks FEMA grant to boost fire department staffing, union calling for backup plan - from KETV * Citing reliability, solar generation is one way OPPD plans to meet demand - from KMT...
Sep 06, 2024•13 min
Xavier Jackson is the Founder & CEO of Local Art Plug . ALSO… * Omaha police issue warrants for 3 suspects in July 2023 shooting death of a pregnant woman - from KETV * Agency director overseeing Nebraska state budget and state employees to resign Sept. 27 - from Nebraska Examiner * Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery to close after 100 years in Omaha - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 05, 2024•15 min
Penelope Flowers is a comedian, performing artist and visual artist. For tickets to Lucky 23: A Stand-Up Comedy Party, click here . ALSO… * Family of Omaha man killed in shooting calls for dismissal of officer who fired shot - from WOWT * Chambers rethinks exit and might run after all, this time as a write-in - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘We got a bridge out in Elkhorn that makes this one look good’ - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 04, 2024•20 min
Xavier Jackson is the Founder & CEO of Local Art Plug . ALSO… * Council Bluffs police help armed man experiencing mental health crisis in a church - from KETV * Bellevue’s Winsor Cove back open after devastated by summer flooding - from WOWT * ‘Very fruitful’: Community organizations contribute to new temporary mural downtown - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Sep 03, 2024•20 min
Kristyna Engdahl is Vice President of Communications for MECA . For The RiverFront Calendar of Events, click here . HAPPY LABOR DAY! ALSO… * ‘Very strategic, very intentional’: Why UNO says most of its graduates are staying in Nebraska - from KETV * ‘It’s a terrific addition’: Construction begins on Old Market Gardens park - from KMTV * 75 years of WOWT: 6 News celebrates milestone anniversary - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 30, 2024•8 min
Paul Jarrett is co-founder and CEO of Bulu . ALSO… * ‘Community wide issue’: Douglas County officials identify issues keeping new youth center closed - from KETV * ‘It can be frustrating’: Exploring the need for affordable housing in west Omaha - from KMTV * Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments on felon voting law - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 29, 2024•15 min
Rachel Drietz is the Programs and Operations Manager for Do Space . ALSO… * New child care tax credits could help low and middle-income families - from KETV * UNMC studies reveal major heat disparity in parts of Omaha - from WOWT * Mental health center in Council Bluffs will add desperately needed care - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 28, 2024•19 min
Paul Jarrett is co-founder and CEO of Bulu . ALSO… * Two Omaha housing projects to share $4M in federal disaster recovery funds - from Nebraska Examiner * State audit finds ‘needlessly high medical costs for inmates’ by Nebraska Department of Correctional Services - from KETV * ‘North Omaha can’t be lost’: Addressing housing discrimination in north O - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 27, 2024•16 min
Kristyna Engdahl is Vice President of Communications for MECA . For The RiverFront Calendar of Events, click here . ALSO… * Offutt air show draws 32,000 amidst challenging conditions - from WOWT * Will climate action keep young people in Omaha? This activist thinks so - from KMTV * The Omaha Advantage: Philanthropy & Self-Investment Fuel Omaha’s Exceptionalism - from Omaha Magazine Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 26, 2024•19 min
Paul Jarrett is co-founder and CEO of Bulu . ALSO… * Nebraska’s new $3 Million, regional approach to spurring economic development is off and running - from Nebraska Examiner * Temporary 4-way Stop: City’s traffic signal study includes busy Dundee intersection - from KMTV * Minority-owned businesses growing beyond Nebraska border - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 23, 2024•20 min
Julia Hebenstreit is the Executive Director of The Kim Foundation . For more information/to buy tickets to their ‘ A Time for Hope & Healing ’ fundraising event, click here . ALSO… * New report provides insight to help address NE workforce woes, brain drain puzzle - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘Very energetic’: Nebraska delegates feel energy of Harris-Walz campaign at DNC - from KMTV * JD Vance visits DJ’s Dugout, draws hundreds of donors to private event - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD a...
Aug 22, 2024•18 min
Angie Lauritsen is State Director of Nebraska For Us . ALSO… * Omaha’s ‘Market-to-Midtown Bikeway’ to close as utilities begin streetcar-related construction - from Nebraska Examiner * Douglas County Department of Corrections breaks ground on mental health facility - from KMTV * ‘There’s gotta be a better process’: Report reveals trends in Nebraska domestic abuse deaths - from KETV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 21, 2024•19 min
Bryan Hill & Pam Beall-Hill are Event Chairs for PACE Interactive . For information on PACE Interactive, click here . For tickets to PACE Interactive, click here . ALSO… * Nebraska GOP closes ranks, endorses Federal delegation - from Nebraska Examiner * ‘We’re lucky to have our son home’: Kindergartner with autism left on bus, Bennington school district says - from KETV * Mold forces Omaha school to cancel classes for third straight day - from WOWT Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com...
Aug 20, 2024•16 min
Angie Lauritsen is State Director of Nebraska For Us . ALSO… * Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, AG Kris Kobach send joint letter opposing Nebraska plan to redirect water - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha Community Playhouse celebrates 100 years of theater - from WOWT * Former Senator Ben Sasse Responds to Reports of Overspending U. of Florida Money - from KMTV Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 19, 2024•20 min
Shannon and Emiliano Lerda are the co-founders of Elevator . ALSO… * 2 teens to be charged as adults in murder of 64-year-old in Omaha earlier this week - from WOWT * Douglas County Board to regroup on options for new youth center - from KETV * Omaha economist’s survey of bank executives shows ‘rural main street’ economy still stumbling - from Nebraska Examiner Get full access to OMAPOD at www.omapod.com/subscribe...
Aug 16, 2024•20 min
Julia Hebenstreit is the Executive Director of The Kim Foundation . For more information/to buy tickets to their ‘ A Time for Hope & Healing ’ fundraising event, click here . ALSO… * Four boys between the ages of 11 - 17 in custody after shooting in Northwest Omaha - from KMTV * ‘Making progress’: OPS superintendent says district is improving issues as new school year begins - from Omaha World-Herald * Nebraska Legislature sidesteps filibuster on cuts to HHS, Legislative Council - from Nebra...
Aug 15, 2024•20 min
