Erin Hartley is Daybreak anchor for First Alert 6.To listen to Erin’s previous appearance on OMAPOD: click here for part one and here for part two.To watch Erin’s story ‘Omaha family marks 5 consecutive family members born on same day,’ click here. To watch ‘Wahoo volunteer firefighters make incredible rescue of stranded driver buried in snow,’ click here. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!OMAPOD will return with new episodes on Monday morning, January 5th, 2026

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Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser.For more information and tickets to Bree’s Roast Beef show at The Backline Comedy Theatre, click here.For more information and tickets to The Roast of 2025 show, click here. To listen to A Very Kalhorn Christmas that’s referenced: click here for part one, here for part two, here for part three and here for part four.To listen to Bree’s previous OMAPOD appearances, click the magnifying glass icon above and type in her name.ALSO…* West Omaha neighbors demand traffic light after three crashes in two days at 186th and Q - from KMTV* Pillen appoints Bacon comms director, policy adviser as Douglas County Election Commissioner - from Nebraska Examiner* Truck driver helps save toddler found alone in busy Papillion intersection - from KMTV

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“Chilly weather has hit Omaha’s bike-sharing program. The CEO is pedaling a 12-hour fundraiser,” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Dueling sides tout own ‘reliability’ arguments as vote nears on delaying North Omaha coal phaseout - from KETV* Nebraska DHHS budget proposal threatens caregiver hours for disabled residents - from WOWT* California company files suit to halt Omaha hotel demolition, city disputes agreement claims - from KMTV

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Senator Kathleen Kauth is in her second term representing District 31 in the Nebraska state legislature.ALSO…* Graduation and dropout report shows mixed results for Omaha public schools - from KETV* Omaha City Council to hear plans for historic apartment complex redevelopment - from WOWT* Omaha apartment fire leaves 18 without home - from KETV

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Kaleb Duncan is the co-founder and co-administrator of the popular Manifest Omaha Facebook group, and the founder and moderator of the Men of Omaha men’s group. For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here. To listen to Kaleb’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, and here for part two. For Kaleb with Sam Nieman on Manifest Omaha: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha teen charged with murder in connection with fatal Benson shooting -from Omaha World-Herald* Spotlight on future of park serving North Omahans for more than a century - from Nebraska Examiner* Heartland Family Service helps 350 families with free coats and Christmas gifts - from KMTV

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Van Jensen is an acclaimed novelist, screenwriter and comic book writer. Godfall, his debut novel, is in development as a TV series with Academy Award winner Ron Howard attached to direct. As a comic book and graphic novel writer, Jensen has written world-renowned characters, including Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Godzilla, and James Bond. Godfall will be released by Grand Central Publishing on January 13, 2026.To preorder Godfall, click here.To check out Van’s Substack, On Storytelling, click here.To listen to Van’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to the episode on play with Sarah Iverson referenced, click here. ALSO…* National Democrats invest in Nebraska 2026 statehouse races - from Nebraska Examiner* Valley to hold special election for city council seats in January - from KETV* Omaha City Council recommends approval of liquor license for Benson Grocery - from WOWT

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“Notable 2025 restaurant closures,” reports The ReaderALSO…* Omaha advocates call for change after three pedestrian crashes Tuesday - from KETV* $50 million road improvement project in Sarpy County aims to support industrial growth - from KMTV* Wind gusts damage holiday light displays at ChristmasLand near Valley - from WOWT

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Aaron Gum is a synthesist, filmmaker, producer and musician. To listen to Synthmas Classics: Volume 1, click here. To listen to yesterday’s episode on Omaha’s Holiday Music Scene with MarQ Manner that’s referenced, click here. ALSO…* Bicyclist dies after crash near Hanscom Park - from KETV* Suspect killed in shootout with Omaha Police entered U.S. as unaccompanied minor - from WOWT* Event marks ‘milestone’ in push for ‘affordable homeownership’ in Nebraska’s largest city - from Nebraska Examiner

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MarQ Manner is a writer, music journalist and the creator of the Omaha Buzz Substack.To listen to MarQ’s previous OMAPOD episodes: click here for Part One, here for Part Two, here for MarQ on launching Space To Play and here for MarQ on the passing of The Reader founder John Heaston.ALSO…* $67.5 million approved for UNO Athletics project; construction to begin in 2026 - from WOWT* Nebraska lawmaker was twice denied entry to McCook ICE jail, calls it law violation - from Nebraska Examiner* Bob Dylan to kick off next leg of ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ tour in Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald

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United States Senator Peter Welch is the junior Senator from Vermont. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 - 2023. He practiced law for several decades as a public defender and personal injury lawyer in a law practice he founded and was in the Vermont State Senate from 1981 - 1989 & 2003 - 2007.He’s the Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy & Credit. THANKS to Nebraska For Us and Creighton University for hosting. A first-ever OMAPOD **Sunday Extra-Special** - in honor of Meet the Press and all the great Sunday shows!ALSO…* Omaha mayor sees public benefit to putting city park in hands of private foundation - from Nebraska Examiner* Carter Lake trucking company shutting down after 47 years - from WOWT* Nebraska Economic Development paying 22 fewer full-time staff in last 2 months - from Nebraska Examiner

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