Tristan England - driver of Monster Jam Truck Earth Shaker - tells us about the price he had to pay to get to the top - and the surprising obstacle that almost prevented him from even getting started.You can get tickets to Monster Jam - coming to the CHI Center on Saturday, November 25th & Sunday November 26th - here.ALSO…* 16-year-old arrested, accused of attempted assault on officers after bullets struck police vehicle - from KETV* Douglas County officials give encouraging updates on unusual public health operations - from Nebraska Examiner* Foster care system breaking law as Omaha workers carry massive caseloads - from Flatwater Free Press

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What happens when you get lost in Fontenelle Forest?, I asked in a pod a few weeks back. Well, one of the things that happens when you do a podcast about getting lost in Fontenelle Forest is you hear from several people that work for Fontenelle Forest! So Director of Resource Stewardship Michelle Foss answers back today… And my favorite new term: ‘glacially squished’ - is used! ALSO…* NU extends Alberts - doubles salary - from Nebraska Examiner* Part of westbound Dodge reduced to one lane for major sewer repair - from KMTV* Omaha adopts ‘Vision Zero’ action plan to curb traffic deaths and injuries - from KETVHappy Trails!

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Webberized Co-Founder Margie Sturgeon has some creative ideas to improve our local pod scene today… If you have your own idea, check out her ‘Podcast 101’ seminar at Do Space on Sunday, November 19th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. ALSO…* Omaha’s official Christmas tree arrives at The Durham Museum - from KMTV* Omaha Symphony nominated for 3 Grammy Awards - from KETV* Governor orders state workers back to offices - from Nebraska Examiner

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The brilliant Bree Kalhorn - of (concentrated) TikTok stardom - is a killer closer, as demonstrated in this strong second act! ALSO…* How Warren Buffett privately traded in stocks that Berkshire was buying and selling - from ProPublica * Alexander Payne offers insight into filmmaking - from Omaha World-Herald* Imaginarium Superstore soon to close for good: Owners story isn’t over - from KMTV

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Rachel Jacobson concludes the epic cinematic journey of getting Film Streams successfully off the ground... ALSO…* A former U.S. Senator says she was sexually assaulted on a Council Bluffs jog - from KMTV* City of Omaha, mayor sued for sexual discrimination - from WOWT* Positive case of tuberculosis at YMCA - from KETV

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Check out Kaleb Duncan - both on the pod and on-line - for some great insider tips and tricks on making you and your O-town photos look their best!ALSO…* UNMC declares interest in ‘second phase’ of streetcar route - from Nebraska Examiner* UNL student uses AI to read ancient Roman scrolls - from KMTV* Coalition fighting to get abortion protections on 2024 ballot - from WOWT

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Dr. Martha Garcia-Murillo, Dean of the College of Information Science & Technology at UNO, stops by the pod today and enlightens us on Omaha’s tech sector…ALSO…* Omaha streetcar route to shorten initially - from Nebraska Examiner* First streetcar images - from Omaha World-Herald* Future streetcar stop in front of Blackstone business seen as opportunity - from WOWT

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Check out Bree Kalhorn - and Tucker - on TikTok and around town…ALSO…* Higher costs & more people impacting pantries - from KETV* 2 education institutions partner to ease path to advanced health care degree - from Nebraska Examiner* Dog bites kids outside school - from WOWT

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Dr. Arthur Zygielbaum tells us about the screening of the film tomorrow night (Tue. Nov. 7th @ 7:00 PM, JCC) about his legendary Grandfather - The Death of Zygielbojm. ALSO…* OPD arrests juvenile after shots fired at detectives - from WOWT* Do Space celebrates 8 years - from KMTV* Man reports kidnapping on I-80, believes there’s second victim - from KETV

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Van Jensen - author of Godfall - gives us some priceless advice on storytelling and writing, and shares a little bit of his journey…Extra CreditThe Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories by Christopher BookerALSO…* Omaha man gets 15 months in prison for aiming laser pointer at police helicopter - from Nebraska Examiner* South Omaha library honors Dia de Los Muertos tradition - from KMTV* Nebraska abortion rights advocates commit to petition drive for 2024 ballot - from Omaha World-Herald

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