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Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

ALSO…

* Omaha nonprofit offers free credit reviews to help residents on path to homeownership - from WOWT

* Paralympic hopefuls, military veterans in the mix as USA Boccia championships roll into Council Bluffs - from KMTV

* Gretna will soon be home to the first ever Buc-ee’s in Nebraska - from KETV

Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects.

Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here.

For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 that’s discussed, click here.

To listen to Kevin & Melissa McCarthy on OMAPOD on the Omatopia series: click here for part one and here for pa...

Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media.

To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Emiliano & Shannon Lerda that’s referenced: click here for part one and here for part two.

ALSO…

* Kleine seeks protective order of man after judge drops charges from park chase of girls - from Omaha World-Herald

* Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenant governor pick - from Nebraska Examiner

* Omaha woman arrested after allegedly stealing $770K+ from father after gaining power of attorney - from WOWT

Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects.

For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here.

For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 that’s discussed, click here.

To listen to Kevin & Melissa McCarthy on OMAPOD on the Omatopia series: click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to Kelli’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her...

“‘The Odyssey’ Holds Strong for Big Second Weekend of $87M. Passes $600M Globally,” reports The Hollywood Reporter

ALSO…

* Pancreatic cancer drug helping former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse now offered locally - from Omaha World-Herald

* Omaha families volunteer to keep Old Market clean - from WOWT

* Upgrading the ‘rustic charm’: Westfair closes in on $10 million goal - from KMTV

Mandy Rosenquist is the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Omaha Children’s Museum.

For more information on the Fairytale Ball that’s discussed, happening at the Omaha Children’s Museum from Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th, click here.

ALSO…

* Pillen announces picks for tax incentive-eligible ‘opportunity zones,’ a slate stretching statewide - from Nebraska Examiner

* Future students of new Papillion La Vista elementary school tour the building - from Omaha World-Herald

* At 103 years old, Bob Walls is still golfing and volunteering at Steve Hogan Golf Course...

“Neighbors weigh in on playground, park upgrades planned for two west Omaha parks,” reports KMTV

“Pillen rescinds ImagiNE tax incentives for new Nebraska data centers,” reports Nebraska Examiner

To take the Cryer Park Design Survey from Omaha Parks & Recreation, click here.

To take the Pheasant Run Park survey, click here.

ALSO…

* ‘She didn’t deserve it’: Family mourns Omaha native killed in Georgia - from KETV

* New pancreatic cancer drug with improved survival timelines now available in Omaha - from WOWT

* Off-road recreational vehicles banned in Bellevue afte...

“New $181M headquarters for Omaha police, fire planned at Crossroads,” reports The Reader

ALSO…

* Evnen: Burbank won’t appear on Nebraska U.S. Senate ballot - from Omaha World-Herald

* Omaha City Council approves TIF funding for 5-story apartment complex near 76th and Pacific - from KMTV

* Eye-popper traffic stunt intends to draw attention to anti-child sex trafficking efforts - from Nebraska Examiner

Deanna Walz is Director of Development for PACE.

For more information on PACE Interactive 2026: The Golden Age of Hollywood, on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM, click here.

To purchase tickets, click here.

To listen to Deanna’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here.

ALSO…

* Police make arrest after man allegedly cut by sword in North Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald

* Ashland daycare owner faces multiple charges of negligent child abuse - from KETV

* Transmission lines coming to Aksarben; route not yet finalized by OPPD - from KMTV...

David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy.

Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand.

To listen to the first part of this episode with David & Lavetti, click here.

For more information on the Clarinda Rodeo on July 23rd mentioned in the episode, click here.

To listen to Lavetti’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to legendary rodeo clown Gizmo McCracken on OMAPOD, click here.

ALSO…

* Two...

Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.

For more information on QLI’s ‘Beyond the Promise’ Capital Campaign that’s discussed in this episode, click here.

For more information, tickets and to register for QLI’s ‘An Evening at the Fair’ event that’s discussed, click here.

To hear the story of Nash’s incredible and award-winning rise at QLI on OMAPOD: click here for part one and here for part two.

ALSO…

* Nebraska’s projected budget deficit grows to $223 million based on June tax receipts - from Nebraska Examiner

* Amazo...

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.

To read “A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it.” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here.

ALSO…

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.

To read “A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it.” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.

For more information on the book Barbarous Souls by David L. Strauss that’s referenced from Northwestern University Press, click here.

To listen to Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Joe Sexton on OMAPOD on The Lost Sons of Omaha that’s referenced, click here for part one, and here for part two.

To listen to J.J.’s...

David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy.

Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand.

For more information on the Clarinda Rodeo on July 23rd mentioned in the episode, click here.

To listen to Lavetti’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here for part one and here for part two.

To listen to legendary rodeo clown Gizmo McCracken on OMAPOD, click here.

ALSO…

* Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Examiner

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Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here; to listen to the third part, click here.

For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here.

ALSO…

* Memorial for ten-year-old boy has been set up at intersection of deadly crash - from KETV

* Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients - from Nebraska Examiner

* Millard North student develops low-cost water-cleaning capsules for global ac...

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here.

For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here.

ALSO…

* Nebraska’s governor directs state agencies to make spending cuts in new memo - from KETV

* Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs ending labor; delivery services - from Omaha World-Herald

* Benson Community Garden receives grants to add a new rainwater collection system and a discovery center - from KMTV

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here.

ALSO…

* Nebraska joins 46 states in $45 million settlement with company behind Cash App - from WOWT

* ‘My son’s more than a data point’: Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care - from KETV

* Spin Lofts: Council Bluffs supportive housing project set to transform former industrial site - from KMTV

Dave Reeder is the founder of Miles For Michelle.

For more information on Miles For Michelle, click here.

ALSO…

* Fired Douglas County deputy drank on duty, generated explicit images, document alleges - from Omaha World-Herald

* Rare Bellevue cybersecurity and defense tech campus poised for takeoff as anchor tenant secured - from Nebraska Examiner

* Omaha fire crews battle blaze at downtown recycling facility - from KETV

Ken White is a screenwriting professor at UNO.

To listen to the first part of this episode on the making of his film Wed the Dark that premiered at this year’s Omaha Film Festival, click here; to listen to the second part, click here.

ALSO…

* Two sentenced in connection to human-trafficking investigation in Omaha - from KETV

* $9.6M slice of Nebraska lottery proceeds goes to state entities - from Nebraska Examiner

* Omaha college student loses nearly $5K in online job scam involving fake check - from WOWT

For more information on America 250 Events in our area, click here.

In observance of America’s 250th / 4th of July holiday, OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Tuesday morning, July 7th.

ALSO…

* U-Haul truck knocks down wall in Omaha’s Benson neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald

* Minnesota man arrested in connection with Bennington child sexual assault case - from WOWT

* Illinois pair arrested in Omaha after $470,000 Mega Millions scam targeting elderly victim - from KETV

Melissa McCarthy is Programming and Marketing Manager for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

Kevin McCarthy is the Curator of the forthcoming Omatopia: Versions of Omaha show, coming to the Joslyn Castle & Gardens on July 16th.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

ALSO…

* Omaha man, 40, will spend decades in prison after killing woman, shooting at police - from Omaha World-Herald

* Nebraska AG Hilgers approves medical cannabis regulations; Governor Pillen to review next - from Nebraska Examiner

* Omaha police increase reward to $35K for tips in ho...

Melissa McCarthy is Programming and Marketing Manager for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.

Kevin McCarthy is the Curator of the forthcoming Omatopia: Versions of Omaha show, coming to the Joslyn Castle & Gardens on July 16th.

ALSO…

* Judge orders Omaha man detained in alleged White House UFC plot - from Omaha World-Herald

* Construction starts on South Omaha plaza project buoyed by $25M state grant - from Nebraska Examiner

* NU Board of Regents unanimously approves Nebraska Medicine buyout - from WOWT

Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; for the second part, click here.

For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here.

For tickets, click here.

ALSO…

* Class-action lawsuit alleges Hy-Vee has failed to pay overtime wages - from Nebraska Examiner

* Omaha Storm Chasers celebrate five millionth fan at Werner Park - from KETV

* Before America 250, Omaha’s Bicentennial celebration filled streets, parks and rail cars - from Omaha World-Herald

Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here.

For tickets, click here.

ALSO…

* Omaha driver gets jail time in crash that killed Millard West student - from KETV

* Two abandoned North Omaha houses catch fire - from WOWT

* Omaha to host Water Lantern Festival Saturday at Gene Leahy Mall - from Omaha World-Herald

Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

ALSO…

* Omaha boys allegedly abducted at gunpoint speak out - from WOWT

* Omaha native, Air Force firefighter recovering at home after hit-and-run in Texas - from KETV

* CHI Health, Creighton open new orthopedic center at Lakeside - from Omaha World-Herald

Dana Murray is Executive Director of NOMA.

For more information on the lineup and schedule for NOMAFEST 2026, click here.

For tickets, click here.

ALSO…

* UNMC, UNL to be measured jointly first time in 58 years, partly to protect Big Ten status - from Omaha World-Herald

* Plattsmouth man reaches plea deal in alleged road rage shooting - from WOWT

* Former Omaha chef ‘blown away’ after Obama thanks crew at new presidential center - from Omaha World-Herald

Tinashe ‘Nash’ Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.

ALSO…

* Omaha teens each held on $10 million bond, accused of kidnapping children and other charges - from KETV

* What caused Farnam St. void in Omaha’s Blackstone area - from Omaha World-Herald

* Ukrainian farm leaders visit Nebraska to study technologies, build bridges between agricultural economies - from KETV

Angelina Gutierrez is an abstract painter and visual artist.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To listen to Angelina’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two.

ALSO…

* Farnam Street sinkhole forces apartment evacuations in Blackstone neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald

* Omaha Community Foundation in talks to join NU as owner of Nebraska Medicine - from Nebraska Examiner

* Two teens arrested after alleged kidnapping of children in Omaha - from KETV

“Pat McAfee wages war on Omaha’s famous Jell-O shot bar after crew gets cold reception at College World Series,” reports Fox News

In observance of Juneteenth, OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Monday morning, June 22nd.

ALSO…

* Omaha mayor, police chief react to Wednesday’s apparent murder-suicides, deadly shooting, fatal apartment fire - from KETV

* Council Bluffs mayor opposes Omaha Streetcar expansion despite new study - from WOWT

* New grocery store coming to North Omaha; community gets first say in what it looks like - from KMTV

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club.

To listen to the first parts of this episode, click here and here for part two.

To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for part two.

Joe Toscano is focused on Answer Engine Optimization as co-founder & CEO of Service Stories.

He’s also a contributor to Forbes, the author of Automating Humanity & a featured expert in Netflix’s The Social Dilemma.

To listen to Joe’s first episode, click he...

Angelina Gutierrez is an abstract painter and visual artist.

To listen to Angelina’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two.

ALSO…

* Former Douglas County Department of Corrections staff member accused of giving inmate access to cell phone - from KETV

* NE-02 GOP candidate Brinker Harding submits personal financial disclosures - from Nebraska Examiner

* Union Pacific displays Trump-themed locomotive at College World Series - from Omaha World-Herald

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for part two.

Joe Toscano is focused on Answer Engine Optimization as co-founder & CEO of Service Stories.

He’s also a contributor to Forbes, the author of Automating Humanity & a featured expert in Netflix’s The Social Dilemma.

To listen to Joe’s first episode, click here for part one and here...

Chen Huang is a leadership coach & co-founder of The Omaha Mahjong Club.

To listen to Chen’s first appearance on OMAPOD, click here for part one and here for part two.

Joe Toscano is focused on Answer Engine Optimization as co-founder & CEO of Service Stories.

He’s also a contributor to Forbes, the author of Automating Humanity & a featured expert in Netflix’s The Social Dilemma.

To listen to Joe’s first episode, click here for part one and here for part two.

For more information on The Omaha Mahjong...

“‘Nobody told me no’: Executive chef debuts 2026 CWS menu,” reports KETV

ALSO…

* Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballot petitions efforts - from Nebraska Examiner

* Omaha trucking couple wins judgment for unpaid loans - from WOWT

* Family of girl swept away by Platte River collects life jackets to prevent future tragedies - from KMTV

“Elkhorn’s 120-year-old city hall gets new life with historic restoration,” reports KMTV

ALSO…

* With Omaha City Council’s OK, plans for $103 million Saddle Creek marketplace - from Omaha World-Herald

* One year after high-profile ICE raid, Omaha immigrant advocates say community not safer - from Nebraska Examiner

* Redevelopment area designation sought for Omaha’s Center Mall, but tenants object - from Omaha World-Herald

“Omaha vendor adjusting to new CWS merchandise rules,” reports WOWT

ALSO…

* Nebraska lawmakers chosen for nonpartisan fellowship for Midwest political leaders - from Nebraska Examiner

* ‘Show what we can do’: Omaha Police Mounted Patrol Unit gets called up to help in 2026 FIFA World Cup - from KETV

* Omaha businesses host pampering day for women experiencing homelessness - from KMTV

Tyler Irvine is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here.

ALSO…

* Ralston Kwik Shop homicide suspect arrested in Council Bluffs, authorities say - from WOWT

* Omaha City Council considers minimum wage ordinance to ‘correct’ state law change - from KETV

* Nebraska Medicine gets big delivery: a 35-ton proton therapy device - from Omaha World-Herald

Am’Agyn Spencer is an award-winning student, artist, entrepreneur and community leader.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second part, click here.

ALSO…

* Visitors get their first glimpse at Omaha’s new $11.3 million garden in the Old Market - from Omaha World-Herald

* Denise Powell’s NE-02 race against Brinker Harding joins DCCC’s ‘Red-to-Blue’ program for House Dems - from Nebraska Examiner

* Mutual of Omaha’s new tower gets a major milestone before the College World Series - from Omaha World-Herald

Tyler Irvine is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest.

To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.

ALSO…

* Omaha leaders to decide on taxpayer funding for Dundee housing project - from WOWT

* Google launches water conservation commitments for data centers in Nebraska, Iowa - from Omaha World-Herald

* Planning Board recommends blighted designation near The Center Mall; some neighbors and tenants raise concerns - from KMTV

Tyler Irvine is Executive Director of Fontenelle Forest.

ALSO…

* Council Bluffs Police arrest five in connection to string of robberies - from WOWT

* Union Pacific, Set Me Free Project team up to prevent human trafficking during CWS in Omaha - from KETV

* Omaha Mayor revamps Youth Council to give young residents a voice in city decisions - from KMTV