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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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To see the referenced ‘Hannah Husker’ page, click here. For more information on Omaha’s Sister Cities, check out the Omaha Sister Cities Association here. To listen to Joe Chapuran’s OMAPOD episode taking us inside Omaha’s sister cities, click here. ALSO…* OPPD proposes 5-9% annual rate increases through end of decade - from WOWT* Bellevue demolishes trafficking case motel despite no communication from property owners - from KMTV* OPPD delays vote on North Omaha power plant transition from coal to natural gas - from Nebraska Examiner

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“OPS Board clashes over member’s proposal to fund free meals for all students,” reports the Omaha World-Herald“Omaha Streetcar Authority proposes $4.5M bonus to speed construction,” reports WOWT“Omaha urban farmers oppose proposed limits on backyard chicken flocks amid rising complaints,” reports KMTVALSO…* Omaha woman hit and killed by flatbed tow truck over the weekend, Lincoln police say - from KETV* Unpaid state taxes soar, and Nebraska auditor questions why - from Nebraska Examiner* Nearly $700K in out-of-state donations in Nebraska’s District 2 Race - from KETV

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To check out KETV’s 2025 guide to winter festivities in Omaha, click here.ALSO…* Omaha City Council will consider fining drivers for parking on grass - from KETV* Omaha Holiday Boutique brings crucial sales to vendors - from WOWT* Project Pink hosts annual Thanksgiving gatherings for breast cancer survivors - from KMTV

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Dulce Sherman is the Owner and Chief Executive Advisor of Sherman Executive Consulting.To listen to the first part of Dulce’s episode, click here. To listen to previous episodes featuring the work of The Kim Foundation, click here; and here.ALSO…* Take a look inside the new Omaha Central Library - from WOWT* ‘Nothing brings Seyvn home’: Parents of teen killed on Halloween night speak out - from KETV* Council Bluffs seniors to get help staying in homes through new partnership - from KMTV

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