“Omaha man donates lunches for TSA agents during government shutdown,” reports the Omaha World-Herald“Got Pumpkins? The Florence Mill and Hillside Solutions offer drop-off sites,” reports KMTVALSO…* New Omaha food drive locations announced; Cub Scout pack holds drive - from KETV* MCC lands new funding to boost local entrepreneurs - from KMTV* Nebraska’s first woman Supreme Court justice hangs up robe, mulls next move: ‘I’ll be useful.’ - from Nebraska Examiner

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To check out SHARE Omaha’s resources on how to donate and/or volunteer to combat food insecurity, click here. For a list of the City of Omaha’s Food Collection Sites, click here.Where to donate or find help in Sarpy County during the government shutdown from KMTV, here. For a list from the Omaha Community Foundation of where to give to support food insecure Nebraskans, and to donate to the City’s Food Relief Fund, click here. For more information on this year’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ culminating on December 2nd, 2025 (with early giving beginning Nov. 18th), click here. To listen to last year’s SHARE Pairs ‘Giving Tuesday’/Holiday movie-themed episode, click here.Happy Halloween!ALSO…* City of Omaha employee is one of 5 arrested in sex trafficking bust - from KMTV* Bellevue police officer making the most of her medical background through new program - from KETV* Omaha woman with terminal cancer honored at haunted place - from WOWT

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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 the first part of Joe’s episode, click here. ALSO…* OPPD delays vote on North Omaha power plant transition from coal to natural gas - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha holding food drive as shutdown continues - from KETV* Douglas County tackles construction site theft with proposed state legislation - from KMTV

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Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club.To listen to the first part of Chen’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Malcolm X birthsite transformation moves forward; master site design team identified - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen nearby as fighting breaks out in Gaza - from Omaha World-Herald* Millard restaurant to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ - from WOWT

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Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian.To listen to the first part of Iona’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Little Bohemia apartment development opponents say parking concerns still unanswered; BID requests parking study - from KETV* State grant kicks off $10M expansion and remodel for Omaha Latino center - from Nebraska Examiner* South Omaha hotel targeted in raid now abandoned eyesore - from WOWT

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“Yard waste season kicks off in Omaha,” reports WOWT“Halloween night and its hooliganism was once a nightmare for Omaha police,” reports the Omaha World-HeraldFor more information on Omaha Yard Waste Collection, click here. ALSO…* Omaha First Responders Foundation launches sleep recovery program to combat sleep troubles - from KMTV* Remembering ‘Fast Eddy’: A tow operator who always answered the call - from KETV* Nebraska volunteer fire department faces critical need for more staff - from WOWT

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Chen Huang is a leadership coach & the founder of The Moon Club. ALSO…* Omaha man, 25, pleads no contest for role in woman’s 2022 death - Omaha World-Herald* Mural of many cultures to adorn Omaha housing project fueled by state funds - from Nebraska Examiner* Tranquility Park changes could challenge Omaha mountain bikers - from WOWT

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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. ALSO…* FBI says missing 9-year-old may have traveled as far as Nebraska, public should be on the lookout - from KETV* DCSO searching for man wanted in connection to Omaha dog attack - from WOWT* Bellevue neighbors express concerns about affordable housing development to city council - from KMTV

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Iona Fortune is a burlesque performer and producer… as well as a podcaster and an art historian. ALSO…* Omaha’s Blackstone businesses try new ideas amid streetcar construction impacts - from WOWT* Siena Francis House to celebrate 50 years of ‘impact and inspiring hope’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Project Connect brings housing resources to 400+ Omaha neighbors at Baxter Arena - from KMTV

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“State lottery sales are down. Here’s what that means for programs that rely on that revenue,” reports Nebraska Public Media ALSO…* A look at Omaha’s Business Improvement Districts - from KETV* ‘Sombrero memes’ in Nebraska congressional race draw criticism from community advocates - from KMTV* Omaha putting plans in place to replace Dodge St. bridge over Saddle Creek - from WOWT

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