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Frozen Charlottes is an original drama written by Omaha playwright Kim Louise and directed by TammyRa’.For more information, and to purchase tickets - check out the Shelterbelt Theatre page here.To listen to the first part of their episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha’s ‘Little Italy’ youth, via art, fortify bridge to Italian sister city Carlentini - from Nebraska Examiner* Piano is key to man’s brain trauma recovery at Omaha treatment center - from KETV* ‘It’s not a big enough area’: Pine Creek neighbors fight new housing development - from KMTV

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Ace Allure is a burlesque dancer.To listen to the first part of Ace’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska seeks to sweeten corporate incentives, partly to ensure Union Pacific stays and grows - from Nebraska Examiner* North Omaha leaders discuss community progress 19th annual summit focusing on 2030 transformation plan - from KMTV* Land of wagon ruts, grazing cows and golf became Omaha’s Country Club neighborhood - from Omaha World-Herald

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Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute.To listen to the first part of Greg’s episode, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska Board of Regents shakes up Nebraska Medicine board following lawsuit, lawmakers act - from KETV* Sarpy County gets its first heating designated center as church opens doors during extreme cold - from KMTV* Competing statehouse visions for voting in Nebraska vie for the ballot - from Nebraska Examiner

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Frozen Charlottes is an original drama written by Omaha playwright Kim Louise and directed by TammyRa’. For more information, and to purchase tickets - check out the Shelterbelt Theatre page here. ALSO…* Suspects disassemble, steal door off Bobcat skid loader in Omaha - from KETV* Northwest Omaha neighbors split on 108th Street redesign months after completion - from KMTV* Buc-ee’s shares plans to open first location in Nebraska - from WOWT

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Ace Allure is a burlesque dancer.To listen to the episode with Iona Fortune referenced, click here for part one, and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha firefighters use drones to monitor warehouse hot spots - from WOWT* Council Bluffs honors 24 professional athletes in first-ever Sports Roster at Iowa West Field House - from KMTV* Pillen promotes legislative agenda, delivers pointed message to opponents in tele-town hall - from KETV

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Leanne Prewitt is the CEO and President of Ervin & Smith marketing consultancy.To listen to the first part of Leanne’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Bryan High School student advocates for immigrant dreams at MLK competition - from WOWT* ‘Don’t want to be labeled as a dollar sign’: Papillion family explains potential impact of A&D waiver cuts - from KETV* Should Nebraska legislators be tested on civics knowledge? New bill says yes - from Nebraska Examiner

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J.J. Harder is a food critic, opinion columnist, television reporter & United States diplomat. To read the “Chili and cinnamon rolls: ‘Warm, welcoming and a little unexpected - just like Nebraska’” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here. To review the Chili & Cinnamon Rolls Map, click here. To read J.J.’s piece on Nebraska Territory that’s referenced, click here.ALSO…* Auditor flags possible Pillen ‘favoritism’ in $2.5M no-bid bioeconomy contract with lobbyist - from Nebraska Examiner* Nebraska regents approve $1 billion Nebraska Medicine purchase - from KMTV* Omaha’s zoo announces addition of 3-year-old southern white rhino from San Diego Zoo - 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 the first part of this episode, click 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 mayor declares 2026 ‘Year of the Neighbor’ - from WOWT* Lori Chavez-DeRemer brings Department of Labor tour to Council Bluffs, Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* K-Fam gang arrests highlight rising crime concerns in Douglas County’s Irvington neighborhood - from KMTV

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Leanne Prewitt is the CEO and President of Ervin & Smith marketing consultancy.ALSO…* Omaha firefighters battle ‘difficult’ fire at recycling center - from KETV* Former Nebraska Medicine CEO raises concerns over university’s $800M takeover plan - from KMTV* Omaha Westside district celebrates opening of new Westgate Elementary building - from Omaha World-Herald

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Van Jensen is an acclaimed novelist, screenwriter and comic book writer.Godfall, his debut novel, is out today and 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.To order Godfall, click here.To check out Van’s Substack, On Storytelling, click here.To listen to part one of Van’s episode, click here.To listen to Van’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha port authority makes key hires, moves toward $90M state-funded business park project - from Nebraska Examiner* 21-year-old accused of hitting, killing woman with vehicle after disturbance in Omaha held on bond - from KETV* Council Bluffs Police Chief addresses concerns about immigration enforcement - from WOWT

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