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Dulce Sherman is the Owner and Chief Executive Advisor of Sherman Executive Consulting. ALSO…* Nebraska lawmakers seek extra security at state Capitol ahead of 2026 session - from Nebraska Examiner* New program aims to help Nebraskans finish college degrees - from WOWT* Boys Town announces $300 million expansion of National Research Hospital - from KMTV

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Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distinguished record of service and accomplishments, click here.To listen to the first part of Alison’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Omaha police say shooting victim dies at hospital, investigation underway - from KETV* Charles Herbster changes position on medical marijuana on Veterans Day - from WOWT* Law in Limbo: Nebraska veterans justice diversion program defunded, delayed until at least 2027 - from Nebraska Examiner

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Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distinguished record of service and accomplishments, click here. To listen to the episode referenced with Wendy Adelson, Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Daegan Page, click here. For more information on the Cpl. Daegan Page Foundation, click here.ALSO…* As Marine Corps celebrates 250 years, veterans group supports most vulnerable - from KETV* Pillen appoints first justice of color to Nebraska Supreme Court - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha’s Westside district opens new $26 million Hillside Elementary building - from Omaha World-Herald

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Allana G. Pommier is a performer and playwright.Scott Working is a co-producer of the Art & Literary Festival and an instructor at Metropolitan Community College.For more information on the 16th Annual Art & Literary Festival: The Harlem Renaissance at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, click here.For tickets, click here.To listen to the first part of Allana & Scott’s episode, click here.ALSO…* Biden visits Omaha with Kentucky governor as Nebraska Dems eye 2026 - from Nebraska Examiner* City of Wahoo lifts boil order after E. Coli contamination corrected, city says - from WOWT* 72nd and L St. bridge demolition begins this week with major traffic closures - from KMTV

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Leslie Smith is the Executive Director of the Omaha Municipal Land Bank.Susan Rauth is an Omaha Municipal Land Bank Board Member.To read the 10-year report and review the 2026-2028 strategic plan discussed in this episode, click here.To listen to the first part of Leslie & Susan’s episode, click here. To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Front Porch Investments & Spark that are referenced: click here for the first part, and here for the second.ALSO…* Rep. Don Bacon says Democrats may need some ‘face-saving’ compromise to re-open government - from Omaha World-Herald* Valley faces uncertain future after voters recall mayor and council president - from KMTV* Omaha city leaders share plan for clearing roads this winter - from WOWT

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Allana G. Pommier is a performer and playwright.Scott Working is a co-producer of the Art & Literary Festival and an instructor at Metropolitan Community College. For more information on the 16th Annual Art & Literary Festival: The Harlem Renaissance at Joslyn Castle & Gardens, click here. For tickets, click here.ALSO…* Brian Kruse stepping down as Douglas County Election Commissioner - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo mourns death of a beloved member of the giraffe herd - from KETV* Mayor-Elect: Golf course controversy helped drive Council Bluffs election outcome - from KMTV

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Leslie Smith is the Executive Director of the Omaha Municipal Land Bank. Susan Rauth is an Omaha Municipal Land Bank Board Member. To read the 10-year report and review the 2026-2028 strategic plan discussed in this episode, click here. To listen to the OMAPOD episodes with Front Porch Investments & Spark that are referenced: click here for the first part, and here for the second. ALSO…* Shudak narrowly defeats Walsh in Council Bluffs mayoral race - from KMTV* Omaha family mourns loss of father to gun violence after losing daughter days before to SIP - from KETV* Teen gets $10M bond after terroristic threats made against Halloween attraction in Sarpy County - from WOWT

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“Chop’s Bowling celebrates 75 years of strikes, spares and community in Omaha,” reports KETV“Omaha was once a kingpin in the bowling world,” reports the Omaha World-HeraldALSO…* Rep. Bacon leads bipartisan push to end government shutdown over healthcare subsidies - from WOWT* Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office says reported Instagram comment may have stopped mass shooting - from KETV* Westside High School’s $34 million complex features major upgrades, Olympic-quality pool - from KMTV

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“Omaha man donates lunches for TSA agents during government shutdown,” reports the Omaha World-Herald“Got Pumpkins? The Florence Mill and Hillside Solutions offer drop-off sites,” reports KMTVALSO…* New Omaha food drive locations announced; Cub Scout pack holds drive - from KETV* MCC lands new funding to boost local entrepreneurs - from KMTV* Nebraska’s first woman Supreme Court justice hangs up robe, mulls next move: ‘I’ll be useful.’ - from Nebraska Examiner

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To check out SHARE Omaha’s resources on how to donate and/or volunteer to combat food insecurity, click here. For a list of the City of Omaha’s Food Collection Sites, click here.Where to donate or find help in Sarpy County during the government shutdown from KMTV, here. For a list from the Omaha Community Foundation of where to give to support food insecure Nebraskans, and to donate to the City’s Food Relief Fund, click here. For more information on this year’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ culminating on December 2nd, 2025 (with early giving beginning Nov. 18th), click here. To listen to last year’s SHARE Pairs ‘Giving Tuesday’/Holiday movie-themed episode, click here.Happy Halloween!ALSO…* City of Omaha employee is one of 5 arrested in sex trafficking bust - from KMTV* Bellevue police officer making the most of her medical background through new program - from KETV* Omaha woman with terminal cancer honored at haunted place - from WOWT

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