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‘Nebraska data center leaders talk natural resource protection, responsible development,’ reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* Man sentenced in 2022 Omaha murder - from WOWT* Skate shop temporarily closes after suspected drunk driver crashes into building - from KETV* Dundee neighbor leads plan to make Omaha’s Memorial Park more accessible - from KMTV

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‘Not enough poll workers? Nebraska law allows counties to draft them,’ reports KRVN. ‘Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them,’ reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* ‘I will put you on a T-shirt’: Gretna man sentenced in Millard road rage shooting - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha police chief finds a decrease in crime rates this year, get the numbers and contributing factors - from KETV* US attorney considering charges against Omaha travel agent in fraud scheme - from WOWT

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For more information on Scary Acres, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska auditor presses state retirement agency for answers on outgoing directors pay - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha couple celebrates 30 years on airline where they first met - from KETV* Bellevue closes all city park restrooms early after weekend vandalism and graffiti damage - from KMTV

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Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse.Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. Part II: here. Part III: here.To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here.ALSO…* 23-year-old man denied bond in Bellevue murder case - from KETV* Papillion considering $3.5 million contribution to Gretna-area I-80 exchange - from KMTV* Google partners with OPPD and United Way of the Midlands on $6 million donation - from Omaha World-Herald

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For more information on Scary Acres, click here.ALSO…* Man found dead west of Elkhorn identified by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Public Schools marks 16th annual Lights On Afterschool event - from WOWT* Bellevue unveils interior renderings of Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, and a look inside new development deal - from KMTV

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Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water.ALSO…* I-480 sign that fell due to crash may take a year to replace - from KETV* Nebraska Missing Persons Day spotlights five unsolved Omaha cases - from Omaha World-Herald* Northwest Omaha OPPD board candidates split on rules for data centers as U.S. Energ...

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust.Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To register for the ‘Buried Truth’ Walking Tour - Sunday, October 18, 2026 / free, hour-long tours starting at Noon and 2:00 PM - click here.For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here.ALSO…* 82-year-old Bellevue man killed in neighborhood shooting - from WOWT* Ex-Nebraska police chief pleads no contest to gun charge after UNO arrest - from Omaha W...

J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.To read “‘Der Viener Schlinger’: The meat cannon that launched 20,000 hot dogs” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To listen to J.J. on the murder of Nancy Parker, click here; and on the development of The Reid Technique, 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…* Happy ending for arctic fox confiscated...

Leah Keinama is Director of Civic Journalism for Nebraska Journalism Trust. Chris Bowling is Omaha Reporter for Flatwater Free Press. To read the ‘Buried Truth’ series from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.For more information on Nebraska Documenters, click here.ALSO…* Omaha woman still faces prostitution charge after court dismisses one count - from KETV* Floating trail twisted by lake surge forces dangerous detour at Standing Bear Lake - from WOWT* Bennington Community Theatre to move into a new permanent performance space in downtown Bennington - from KMTV

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Matthew Hansen is Executive Editor of Flatwater Free Press.To listen to Matthew’s previous appearances on OMAPOD, click here for him on ‘Pillen, Pigs & Power’ & click here for part one and here for part two on the FFP series on nitrates in our drinking water.ALSO…* Immigration enforcement is rare at Nebraska’s ag worksites. Why? - from Flatwater Free Press* 22 Millard Woods Estates homes to be evacuated as Omaha officials assess flood damage - from KETV* Council Bluffs firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency at fire scene - from WOWT

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John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.ALSO…* Man charged in fatal Douglas County crash scheduled for court - from WOWT* Plans revealed for new public market on Omaha’s riverfront - from Omaha World-Herald* ‘Helps affordable housing’: Local developer eyes vacant Omaha warehouse, city council holds public hearing - from KETV

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Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha.Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on MAC’s Rising CEOs program, click here.ALSO…* Trump signs order expanding access to red-dyed diesel during Nebraska rally - from KETV* ‘Adventure Park’ being considered at Omaha’s Oak View Mall - from WOWT* Bellevue honey store loses nearly all of its beehives to flooding - from KMTV

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John S. Berry is the CEO of Berry Law; a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Battalion Commander with deployments to Bosnia as Platoon Leader and Iraq as Company Commander; author of Veteran Led & host of the Veteran Led Podcast.ALSO…* 70-year-old Omaha man dies in two-vehicle collision - from Omaha World-Herald* Assault connected to car crash in North Omaha - from KETV* Iowa man charged with felony election misconduct set to stand trial Tuesday as free speech debate emerges - from KMTV

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Candi Jones is the CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha.Amira Jones is the CEO/founder of Amira’s Delights.For more information on MAC’s Rising CEOs program, click here.ALSO…* Police investigate after human skeletal remains discovered in Omaha park - from KETV* Lin-Manuel Miranda meets with Omaha theater students during campaign trip - from WOWT* North Omaha neighbors sign beams at future Gene Haynes stadium and YMCA - from KMTV

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“Omaha mayor says 100-year storm brought 5 to 6 inches of rain and dozens of rescues,” reports KETVALSO…* How tropical storms and hurricanes have left their mark on the landlocked Heartland - from KMTV* Syracuse senator to lead push to repeal Nebraska’s inheritance tax - from Nebraska Examiner* Gretna mother pushes for national violent felon registry named for her daughter - from WOWT

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Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse.Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. Part II: here. To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here.ALSO…* Fremont council meeting exposes lingering questions over homeschooling hiring dispute - from Omaha World-Herald* Fremont County, Iowa discusses possible action on kratom - from KETV* New Visions partners with VA on transitional housing for veterans in Council Bluffs - from KMTV

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Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse.Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here.ALSO…* Bellevue crime rates continue to drop as police credit staffing, data analyst hires - from KMTV* Man connected to fatal Oct. 2024 crash in Papillion sentenced to prison - from WOWT* Nebraska lawmaker questions legality, cost of governor’s fuel tax relief orders - from KETV

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“Long-planned Vinton Street silos redevelopment agreement heads to City Council vote,” reports WOWTALSO…* Third Omaha man charged in fatal 2023 North Omaha shooting - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha City Council President says VA is interested in The Center Mall property - from KMTV* Omaha Public Schools pushes ‘moonshot’ reading goal as 6 in 10 students still lag - from KETV

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Kerron Stark is the creator & host of Mister K’s Clubhouse.Tracie Mauk is an improviser, illustrator, cartoonist & writer/puppet performer at Mister K’s Clubhouse. To check out Mister K’s Clubhouse on YouTube, click here.ALSO…* Mother pays $2,500 for car; son found guilty of stealing money back - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Marathon draws runners from across the country - from KETV* Lauritzen Gardens fundraiser raises $1.2 million in four days - from WOWT

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Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here.For tickets, click here.ALSO…* Douglas County sheriff referred cases to ICE and floated deal with agency amid national crackdown - from Flatwater Free Press* Nebraska minimum wage will increase next year by 29 cents less than voters called for - from Nebraska Examiner* Man, woman injured in...

NPR Presents Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! is tonight at 7:30 PM at The Orpheum Theater. ALSO…* Sarpy County residents voice concerns over tax increases at public hearing - from KMTV* ‘My other kids wouldn’t have a father’: Council Bluffs teen honored for saving dad - from KETV* Fremont City Council to vote on accepting non-accredited diplomas - from WOWT

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Eric Gautschi is a Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Creative Leader at Match/Cut Productions and is also Co-Founder of the Hustle Conference.For more information on the Hustle Conference - coming Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, click here.For tickets, click here.ALSO…* One person critically injured in Tuesday morning shooting - from KETV* Clarkson College unveils $15 million campus upgrade to support future healthcare workers - from KMTV* Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest - from Nebraska Examiner

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“Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders,” reports Nebraska ExaminerALSO…* Advocates ask Nebraska lawmakers to limit use of restraints on youths - from Lincoln Journal Star* Omaha police search for shoplifting suspect with history of theft - from KETV* Omaha Public Schools board approves 2026-27 budget with 7% property tax levy increase - from KMTV

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Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.For Part II, click here.For Part III: click here. To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One. Two. Three. Four.ALSO…* Council Bluffs standoff ends with suspect in custody for violation of protection order - from Omaha World-Herald* Arbor Day farm kicks off Applejack Festival - from KETV* Fremont family to sell 350-car antique Chevy collection after nearby land sold to housing developer - from KMTV

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Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. ALSO…* ISIS-K member gets 20 years in attack that killed U.S. Marine Cpl. Daegan Page - from KETV* Omaha woman to be sentenced in elderly woman’s starvation death - from Omaha World-Herald* Heartland Plein Air Festival brings outdoor painting to Omaha and Ralston’s creative districts - from KMTV

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Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify.Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For Part II, click here. To register for the NMotion Showcase that’s discussed, click here.To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen.ALSO…* Omaha businesses feel pressure as Fed raises interest rates - from WOWT* Omaha and Elkhorn school districts propose levy increases - from KETV* Gretna renews Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office policing contract...

Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.To listen to the series on Greg Ablett that’s discussed: Part One. Two. Three. Four.ALSO…* Judge rules animals seized from Elkhorn residence now property of Nebraska Humane Society - from KETV* Professor will speak about educator’s time in Iran during talks at UNO, UNL - from Omaha World-Herald* ‘I can hear them all day’: Amazon Prime Air drones draw noise complaints from Sarpy County residents - from KMTV

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Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify.Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen.ALSO…* Homeland Security boss visits Omaha, talks tough on immigration, touts disaster response strides - from Nebraska Examiner* Council Bluffs casino hotel to add first Omaha metro Shake Shack - from KETV* Bees at Vala’s Orchard given second life at Ashland farm - from WOWT

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Jaida Bentley is Founder & Shamanic Guide at The Omaha Shaman.ALSO…* Omaha’s latest homicide arrest leaves only 1 of 10 cases unsolved - from Omaha World-Herald* $10M Omaha residential facility for combat-maimed vets aims to heal wounds medicine can’t - from Nebraska Examiner* Local volunteers help construct playground for Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands - from KETV

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Josh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero.To watch 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here.To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience filming at Boys Town: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to Josh’s second appearance on The Basement Talks & American Tragedy: clic...

Josh Sabey is the co-founder of Matters Media & the acclaimed filmmaker behind American Tragedy, The Basement Talks, Blue Baby and 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero.To rent or buy 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero on Amazon Prime Video, click here. To check out Blue Baby on Amazon Prime Video, click here. To listen to Josh’s first appearance on OMAPOD on the premiere of Blue Baby & his experience filming at Boys Town: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to Josh’s second appearance on The Basement Talks & American Tragedy: click here for part one and here for part two...

Deji Adesola is Co-Founder & CTO of Immigify.Scott Henderson is Managing Principal of NMotion powered by gener8tor.To listen to Scott’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type his name into the magnifying glass icon on the upper right of the screen.ALSO…* Powell says she won’t cut Social Security or Medicare; Harding says he’s better for them - from Omaha World-Herald* Most Nebraska GOP officeholders, candidates skip midterm convention - from Nebraska Examiner* What makes a trivia pro? A lot more than knowledge, UNO cognitive psychologist says - from KETV

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Dr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here.ALSO…* Omaha police say early morning shooting critically injures one man - from KETV* Identity of Omaha man who died during standoff released - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska Supreme Court upholds validity of state medical cannabis laws - from Nebraska Examiner

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Jasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa.Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.ALSO…* Old Market president seeks answers to recent uptick in violence - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha community remembers barber Clyde ‘Youngblood’ Deshazer - from KETV* Clair Community Garden rebuilds with community support after summer vandalism - from KMTV

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Jasmin McGinnis is the CEO of Cup of Coa. Tamio Stehrenberger is CEO of Enzo Clean.ALSO…* Public invited to burial of recently identified WWII soldier from Council Bluffs - from Omaha World-Herald* Two west Omaha cottage bakers say HOA ordered them to close their neighborhood cake pop stands - from KMTV* Omaha CEO works on goal to complete 60 5K events this year - from KETV

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Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here.To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here.For more information about Burn This Records, click here.To listen to Lauren & Tony on OMAPOD talking about their Cry Night short that’s referenced, click here.To watch Cry Night - click here.To check out The He...

Dr. Jeremy Hosein is a neurosurgeon, White House Fellow and former Student Regent. He’s also a candidate in District 1 for the Nebraska State Board of Regents.For more information on Dr. Hosein’s campaign, click here.ALSO…* Man in custody after Old Market shooting critically injured a 21-year-old in Omaha, police say - from KETV* Key route to Omaha’ Eppley Airfield closed for water plant improvements - from Omaha World-Herald* Mom pushes for water safety with free life jacket lending partnership after son’s death - from KMTV

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Lauren Vana is a stand-up comedian, improviser, actor, writer and director. Tony Bonacci is a director, producer, photographer and cinematographer.To watch Lauren Vana’s No Coast Comedy Club Comedy Special from Burn This Records that’s discussed, click here.To watch all the available No Coast Comedy Club segments, click here. For more information about Burn This Records, click here. To listen to Lauren & Tony on OMAPOD talking about their Cry Night short that’s referenced, click here. To watch Cry Night - click here. To check out The Headliner on Tubi, click here. For Amazon Prime Video, click here...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here.For tickets, click here.For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Carver Jones that are referenced: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Brett...

Justin Shanahan is the founder of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival.For more information about this year’s Shadow Ridge Music Festival, click here.For tickets, click here.For more information on The 50 Mile March Foundation, click here.To listen to Justin on last year’s show and the history of the Shadow Ridge Music Festival: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha police elevate Old Market security as weekend fights continue - from Omaha World-Herald* Judge notes ‘extreme’ violence when sentencing man for deadly 2024 South Omaha shooting - from WOWT* New pier opens along Missouri R...