“Omaha area survey shows better pay, transit and housing options are keys to curbing ‘brain drain,’” reports Nebraska Examiner.ALSO…* ‘This is public safety’: Congressman Mike Flood says weather balloons will begin to launch again out of Valley - from KETV* Was a candidate for a top state job ‘rejected’ or not? - from Nebraska Examiner* One year after Elkhorn and Minden tornados, OPPD and Mid-American workers reflect on front-line work - from KETV

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Jessie Coffey is Director, Whole Child Program from the Office of Coordinated Student Support Services for the State of Nebraska Department of Education.For more information on the Nebraska Farm to School program that’s discussed on this episode, click here.To follow Nebraska Farm to School on Instagram, click here. For more information on ‘Beanstock,’ click here. ALSO…* Woman booked on attempted murder charge after shots fired in Council Bluffs - from WOWT* Conflict arises during debate on bill to extend SNAP eligibility levels - from Nebraska Examiner* City plans traffic signal upgrades at 45th and Center, business owner advocates for improved safety - from KMTV

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Tamara Dwyer is the Homeless Services Coordinator for the City of Omaha. Robert McWilliams is a resident of Omaha’s tiny home community, The Cottages.To listen to the first part of their OMAPOD appearance, click here; to listen to the second part, click here. ALSO…* Classmates, loved ones mourn loss of 16-year-old girl killed in Omaha crash - from WOWT* Lawsuit against an Omaha club now includes a wrongful death allegation - from KETV* Goodwill turns plastic bags into composite wood in new recycling program - from KMTV

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Tamara Dwyer is the Homeless Services Coordinator for the City of Omaha. Robert McWilliams is a resident of Omaha’s tiny home community, The Cottages.To listen to the first part of their OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Gun that accidentally killed 3-year-old Omaha girl was allegedly kept under couch cushion - from Omaha World-Herald* Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine: Release of homicide by child neglect suspect is exasperating - from KETV* Omaha Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, honoring his legacy and impact - from KMTV

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Tamara Dwyer is the Homeless Services Coordinator for the City of Omaha. Robert McWilliams is a resident of Omaha’s tiny home community, The Cottages. ALSO…* Man arrested after 3-year-old Omaha girl dies in accidental shooting - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha man sentenced for deadly hit-and-run- from KETV* South Omaha silos to be replaced with new apartments; town hall planned to share project details - from KMTV

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Angie Lauritsen is State Director of Nebraska For Us.To listen to yesterday’s episode with Angie on the Nebraska For Us CD2 Town Hall, click here. To listen to the first part of Angie’s first OMAPOD appearance, click here; for the second, click here.ALSO…* Election 2025: Watch the Omaha mayoral debate - from WOWT* Medical marijuana regulatory bill likely dead in Nebraska after committee splits vote - from KETV* Habitat for Humanity CEO recognized at Omaha conference that drew nearly 3,000 - from Nebraska Examiner

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Angie Lauritsen is State Director of Nebraska For Us.To listen to the first part of Angie’s first OMAPOD appearance, click here; for the second, click here. ALSO…* Plans for a 20 acre development project at 30th and Dodge called ‘The Stitch’ announced - from KMTV* Former state GOP chair says he insisted campaign mailer be ‘accurate’ - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha small business hit with $1,100 tariff bill - from KETV

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“Hacked crosswalks in the Bay Area claim to be Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg,” reports KCRA…ALSO…* Investigation reveals ICE doing welfare checks on unaccompanied, undocumented children in Omaha - from KETV* Gov. Jim Pillen announces resignation of Nebraska’s public health director - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘Being Perfect’: Council Bluffs golfer makes Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals - from WOWT

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“Major Development Could Be Coming To Council Bluffs Riverfront,” reports Grow Omaha. ALSO…* Nebraska auditor details ‘staggering’ impact of corporate tax incentives on state budget options - from Nebraska Examiner* A colorful Metro bus driving around Omaha? This Bennington student designed it - from Omaha World-Herald* Goodwill stores in Omaha metro hit by series of burglaries, authorities search for suspects - from WOWT

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“Marketers for top U.S. destinations are trumpeting a reminder to Canadians amid a dive in tourism…” reports Politico.OMAPOD provides some surefire viral ways Omaha and Nebraska can generate some publicity that will appeal to Canadian - and other international tourists - right now.ALSO…* One killed, one injured in shooting at North Omaha apartment building - from WOWT* Omaha teens set up hammock at megastore to try to steal after close, Douglas County sheriff says - from KETV* DOGE cuts prevent refugee families from reuniting; local nonprofit continues support for those already here - from KMTV

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