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Jewel Rodgers is the Nebraska State Poet, a 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellowship recipient and a 2025 AIRIES Fellow.To listen to the first part of Jewel’s episode, click here. For more information on NOMA, click here. ALSO…* Creighton to name new athletic facility after longtime donor - from WOWT* The goal behind UNO’s new Skills Lab - from KETV* Town and Country sees 30% jump in pet surrenders amid housing challenges - from KMTV

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Greg Ablett is CEO and co-founder of the Re-New Institute. To listen to Kaleb Duncan’s episode on the Men of Omaha men’s group that’s referenced, click here.For more information on the Men of Omaha men’s group, contact Kaleb here.ALSO…* Nebraska Medicine speaks out against $800M buyout as Regents delay vote - from WOWT* Developer sues City of Omaha over claims of missed construction deadlines - from KMTV* OPS says staffing levels are recovering - from KETV

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Sarah Iverson is Owner and Play Alchemist for Curious Sunshine.To listen to Sarah’s first OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, and here for part two.ALSO…* Omaha 18-year-old sentenced in deadly stabbing of a teenager - from KETV* ‘Respect Nebraska Voters’ effort begins signature gathering, meets early pushback - from Nebraska Examiner* New affordable housing complex breaks ground in Omaha next week - from KMTV

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Senator Kathleen Kauth is in her second term representing District 31 in the Nebraska state legislature.To listen to the first part of Senator Kauth’s episode, click here.The Nebraska Legislature 2026 session begins today. ALSO…* Budget challenges may overshadow initiatives in Legislature - from Nebraska Public Media* Do Space closure leaves Omaha users without affordable tech access - from WOWT* OPPD: Steam tube failure takes North Omaha Power station unit offline - from KMTV

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Jewel Rodgers is the Nebraska State Poet, a 2025 Academy of American Poets Fellowship recipient and a 2025 AIRIES Fellow.To listen to the ‘Twas the Night Before Closures episode referenced, click here.To check out OMAPOD featured on NPR/Nebraska Public Media, click here.ALSO…* Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approves new emergency regulations, cultivator license - from KETV* Nebraska report examines state impacts if U.S. enters ‘armed conflict’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Papillion City Council to revisit backyard chicken ordinance - from KMTV

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Bree Kalhorn is a stand-up comedian and improviser.To listen to Bree’s previous OMAPOD appearances, click the magnifying glass icon above and type in her name.ALSO…* NU has an $800 million plan to become Nebraska Medicine’s sole member. The system’s board is stepping up opposition - from Omaha World-Herald* New Omaha mental health center offers 24/7 support for children - from KETV* Nebraska state senators await evidence against Sen. Dan McKeon before possible expulsion vote - from Nebraska Examiner

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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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