Taylor Johnson wraps up a conversation on news & networking…ALSO…* Off-duty police involved in disturbance leaving two dead in South Omaha - from KMTV* Pillen visits Texas again, pledges more border help at Nebraska’s expense - from Nebraska Examiner* Douglas County campground closes after ice jams cause flooding - from KETV

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HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!ALSO…* Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT* Little Bohemia revival brings new life, challenges to 13th Street - from Omaha World-Herald* Little-known police unit helps Omahans in crisis - from Flatwater Free PressHAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!!ALSO…* Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT* Little Bohemia revival brings new life, challenges to 13th Street - from Omaha World-Herald* Little-known police unit helps Omahans in crisis - from Flatwater Free PressHAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!ALSO…* Nebraska, Iowa governors again head to southern border - from WOWT* Little Bohemia revival brings new life, challenges to 13th Street - from Omaha World-Herald* Little-known police unit helps Omahans in crisis - from Flatwater Free PressHAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY!!!!

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Zach Peterson concludes a conversation on comedy… class dismissed!ALSO…* Another rocky reception for proposals to reduce property taxes - from Nebraska Examiner* One person killed in Wednesday evening stabbing, second homicide in Omaha this year - from KETV * Douglas County Democrats pull support for Omaha Senator - from WOWT

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Taylor Johnson of WOWT is all about connecting…ALSO…* New strip club near Millard West prompts proposed ‘disorderly premises’ law - from Omaha World-Herald * Pillen plan to ‘sweep’ excess cash funds gets bumpy reception at Capitol hearing - from Nebraska Examiner * Omaha police wellness program arresting health issues - from KETV

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You can listen to this one while driving, but let’s keep the hands on ten and two, huh?ALSO…* Former OPD Captain who won $1 million from city in ‘22 files new federal lawsuit - from Omaha World-Herald* NU seeks to protect academic, athletic in Big Ten, pledging closer UNL-UNMC ties - from Nebraska Examiner * Uber driver injured in knife attack asks for more driver safety precautions - from KETV

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Check out the plans for the new Union Omaha stadium and mixed-use development here. ALSO…* Nebraska legislature to consider nitrogen hypoxia for capital punishment - from WOWT * Nebraska GOP fight with delegation spills over into its endorsements - from Nebraska Examiner* New legislative bill threatens Foster Care Review Office’s independence - from KETV

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Charles Wurtele goes deep on why he’s passionate about studying what he’s studying…this episode is a perfect companion pod to the Creighton Pink Out game on Saturday… ALSO…* New Union Omaha downtown stadium to anchor $300 million entertainment district - from Nebraska Examiner * Arts Now grant helps Tekemah-Herman students start their musical education on a high note - from KMTV* Pillen among 25 Republican governors supporting Texas border efforts - from Nebraska Examiner

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Zach Peterson stops by on the day his new special is released on YouTube and celebrates his album going to number one on the iTunes comedy charts.ALSO…* ‘They can’t get up the street’: Trash troubles across the city - from KMTV * ‘Dream come true’: Thousands attend first pro volleyball match in Omaha - from KETV* New Senator tries again to make texting while driving a primary offense - from Nebraska Examiner

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Zach Peterson & Charles Wurtele drop by to try something a little different…ALSO…* Omaha homicide numbers dip slightly in 2023 - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha Senator’s bill would require Nebraska cities to submit ‘Poverty Elimination Plan’ - from KETV* The Nebraska volleyball pioneer helping bump the game to its next level - from Flatwater Free Press

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Mental health advocate Kristopher Berry concludes our conversation…ALSO…* OPS board changes stance on student journalist free speech bill for more discussion - from Omaha World-Herald * Gretna voters to have major say in expansion of Nebraska Crossing mall - from Nebraska Examiner* Public comment section could be cut from Douglas County board meetings - from WOWT

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