Nationally touring stand-up comedian Dan Alten is an intelligent goofball from Kentucky who will be gracing the stage at The Sydney next Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 PM - tickets are $15.00 at the door.For more info on the show, click here.For tickets, click here.To listen to the first part of Dan’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Omaha port authority shakes loose part of interest funds it said state withheld - from Nebraska Examiner* Pottawattamie County supervisor Scott Belt removed from office - from WOWT* Nebraska lawmakers air frustrations with up to $360M at risk in federal broadband expansion funds - from Nebraska Examiner

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Nationally touring stand-up comedian Dan Alten is an intelligent goofball from Kentucky who will be gracing the stage at The Sydney next Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 PM - tickets are $15.00 at the door. For more info on the show, click here.For tickets, click here.ALSO…* ‘Shots fired, officer down’: Broadcastify audio provides more insight into shooting that injured 3 officers - from KETV* Nebraska Supreme Court hears appeal in medical cannabis, election notary case - from Nebraska Examiner* Pottawattamie County supervisor trial begins over alleged intoxication at town hall meeting - from KMTV

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“Bellevue Bay waterpark to become first Mattel-branded waterpark in the country,” reports KMTVFor more information on ‘We Make Omaha,’ click here. “Fans at Memorial Stadium purchased more than $4.3 million of beer and seltzer, beating expectations,” reports Nebraska Public MediaALSO…* North Omaha business park plan splits into multiple hubs, one might build innovative housing - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha looking to retain college graduates with 20-year plan - from WOWT* ‘Keep the ship afloat’: Nebraska Chief Justice Funke reflects on first year in top judicial role - from Nebraska Examiner

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Scott Bishop is the founder of STU’s Kitchen Bloody Mary Mix & Concentrate.For 20% off online purchases, enter in promo code: OMAPODTo listen to the first part of Scott’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Sarah Root’s mother sees justice almost 10 years after her daughter’s death - from WOWT* Wounded Warriors Family Support launches ‘Light Up America’ campaign for Giving Tuesday - from KMTV* Small business Saturday falls flat for Omaha’s local shops - from KETV

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Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska.For more information on her campaign, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three.ALSO…* Omaha’s Metro Transit moving 13 routes amid slick roads - from WOWT* Firefighters battle storage unit fire in west Omaha - from KETV* Fast path to Nebraska political office? Play for the Huskers - from Nebraska Examiner

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Brooke Barsell is a poet, writing coach, teacher - and a hibernating comedian and comedy producer. To listen to the first OMAPOD Turk-tacular with Brooke - click here. To listen to Brooke’s episode on the Nebraska Writer’s Collective poetry slam finals - click here.We’ll return with a new OMAPOD episode on Monday, December 1st. Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!ALSO…* Donald Trump endorses Gov. Jim Pillen for reelection - from Nebraska Examiner* Court reviews school progress of Omaha teen convicted in Memorial Park rape case - from WOWT* New details on father of child who accidentally shot himself, instructor teaches gun safety - from KETV

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“New Passport Program aims to support businesses along Omaha streetcar corridor,” reports WOWTALSO…* 13 alleged Crips gang members arrested in Omaha area - from WOWT* Former State Sen. Lynne Walz steps toward run for Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Examiner* Inspired regent and philanthropist gifts university in midst of Nebraska budget cuts - from KETV

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Kishla Askins is a candidate for the second district Congressional seat in Nebraska.For more information on her campaign, click here.To listen to Kishla’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. ALSO…* Has 2026 GOP primary for Nebraska governor already started? - from Nebraska Examiner* Five-year-old hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves, Omaha police says - from WOWT* Omaha man taken to the hospital with CPR in progress following shooting in Lincoln - from KETV

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To review the new stadium Resolution discussed in this episode, click here.“Nebraska sports facility projects seek state incentive but hit Pillen wall,” reports Nebraska Examiner“LOVB Nebraska, Premier Nebraska Volleyball club open joint training facility in Gretna,” reports KMTVALSO…* Amid ICE crackdown, detained docket dominates Omaha court’s attention, worsening backlog - from Flatwater Free Press* Omaha Police introduces drones as first responders - a first of its kind in Nebraska - from WOWT* Lozier Foundation invests $40 million to help build up the city’s affordable housing - from KETV

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Scott Bishop is the founder of STU’s Kitchen Bloody Mary Mix & Concentrate.For 20% off online purchases, enter in promo code: OMAPODALSO…* MECA taps new CEO as Omaha aims to attract bigger conventions and meetings - from Omaha World-Herald* Nebraska’s projected budget deficit grows to $471 million ahead of 2026 legislative session - from Nebraska Examiner* Bellevue looking for input regarding future of Fort Crook Road bridges - from WOWT

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