Pete Sakaris is a stand-up comedian and the commentator, ring announcer, backstage interviewer and statistician for Magnum Wrestling.To listen to the OMAPOD episode with wrestler ‘Brixton Nash’ (Cody Guffey) that’s referenced in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Shooting near Carter Lake Park leaves one person with life-threatening injuries - from KETV* Father of injured kids calls for resignation of NU Regent O’Connor in person - from Nebraska Examiner* New exhibit at the Durham Museum highlights Omaha’s hockey history - from WOWT

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Senator John Cavanaugh is a state senator in his second term representing the 9th district and a candidate for the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District seat.For more information on Senator Cavanaugh’s campaign, click here.To listen to Senator Cavanaugh’s previous OMAPOD appearances: click here for part one, here for part two, and here for part three. With Governor Martin O’Malley at the Social Security Town Hall that’s referenced in this episode, here. ALSO…* City of Omaha threatens to pull developers from Civic Square, as active construction begins - from KETV* More Pro Volleyball in Omaha: First half of Athletes Unlimited championship - from KMTV* Dan Osborn raises more than $1 million for second Nebraska U.S. Senate race against Ricketts - from Nebraska Examiner

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Marcia Kimpton is an award-winning director, producer, actress and writer. Her latest film, An American Abroad, is set for digital release on Friday, October 3, 2025, via Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies, and other on-demand platforms.For information and tickets to the ‘Raise a Glass to Women in Film: Sneak Peek of An American Abroad’ event at The Waiting Room on Monday, October 6th, from 6-8 PM, that’s discussed in this episode, click here.To check out Kimpton’s World Travel, Comedy and Film YouTube channel, click here. ALSO…* Offutt Air Force Base furloughs more than 2,000 civilian employees amid government shutdown - from KETV* Omaha’s Lynch Park renovation faces vandalism, delays - from WOWT* Steve Goeser, Methodist CEO to retire; Abboud named successor - from Omaha World-Herald

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Katrina Thurman is Director of Artistic Administration for Opera Omaha.The Barber of Seville will be coming to the Orpheum Theater at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM.For more information on the Opera Omaha production of The Barber of Seville, click here.For tickets, click here.For more information and tickets to DIVA: A Love Letter to the Legends, Matthew Anchel’s cabaret show at the Benson Theatre that’s referenced in this episode, click here.ALSO…* Battle fires up over future of Omaha’s old Civic Auditorium site - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha City Council delays vote on homeless encampment ban until Oct. 21 - from KMTV* ‘Calm under pressure’: Offutt airman takes heroic action during shooting - from KETV

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ICAN President & CEO Aileen Warren, and Director, Marketing, Communications and Events, Allison Zach fill us in on this year’s exciting 7x7x7 event!For more information, click here. To purchase tickets, click here.To listen to Aileen & Allison’s first OMAPOD appearance referenced in this episode, click here for part one, and here for part two. To watch prior 7x7x7 presentations on YouTube, click here. ALSO…* Nebraska opts in to new federal school tax credit scholarship program - from WOWT* Iowa farmer opposes carbon capture pipeline crossing his land amid eminent domain concerns - from KMTV* Bob & Willie’s Wonderbowl closing Blackstone District location this October - from Omaha World-Herald

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“Rep. Mike Flood says spending compromise unlikely before government shutdown deadline,” reports Nebraska Public Media“Four Starbucks locations in Omaha to close on Saturday,” reports WOWT“Terence Crawford ordered out of car by cop holding gun, on video,” reports TMZALSO…* Authorities investigating gun thefts from vehicles in Bellevue neighborhood - from WOWT* Shift in North Omaha area business park plan means no residential relocation, no home buys - from Nebraska Examiner* Free GED program seeks more students in La Vista - from KETV

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To check out the Omaha Calendar of Events for this weekend from Visit Omaha, click here. For more information on the Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford Victory Parade & Celebration, click here. For tickets to ‘A Celebration of Greatness’ at The Steelhouse, click here. ALSO…* With new trailhead open, North Omaha hopes to see positive ripple effects - from WOWT* Health assessment reveals Douglas County parents’ hesitancy to vaccinate their kids - from KETV* Update of state climate report says Nebraska getting warmer, wetter - from Nebraska Examiner

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bARBER is a Midwest-based visual artist.Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.For more information, and tickets to the Figure it Out event discussed in this episode, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; for the second part, click here.To listen to Watie’s previous OMAPOD episodes, click on the magnifying glass icon on the top of the page and type his name.ALSO…* OPD sees crime ‘uptick’ near 42nd Street and Bedford Avenue - from KETV* Body of unidentified man pulled from Missouri River northeast of Blair - from Omaha World-Herald* Dunham House now accepting applications, set to open in fall of 2026 - from WOWT

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bARBER is a Midwest-based visual artist.Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.For more information, and tickets to the Figure it Out event discussed in this episode, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to Watie’s previous OMAPOD episodes, click on the magnifying glass icon on the top of the page and type his name.ALSO…* Omaha City Council aims to set zoning for medical marijuana - from WOWT* Omaha street ranks among nation’s most desirable based on curb appeal - from KMTV* US Postal Service cancels contract with Hy-Vee, impacting Omaha stores - from WOWT

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bARBER is a Midwest-based visual artist. Watie White is a painter, printmaker and public artist.For more information, and tickets to the Figure it Out event discussed in this episode, click here. To listen to Watie’s previous OMAPOD episodes, click on the magnifying glass icon on the top of the page and type his name. ALSO…* Mayor John Ewing’s plan to speed homeless camp removal still not fast enough for council member - from Omaha World-Herald* Douglas County Sheriff’s Office launches in-custody death investigation - from KETV* Nebraska School Finance Commission looks to ‘thread the needle’ on policymaking, recommendations - from Nebraska Examiner

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