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Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. For more information on, and tickets to the 2026 Common Senses Festival, click here.To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Amanda Kephart of Film Streams that’s referenced on their ‘Relaxed Screenings,’ click here.ALSO…* Omaha police investigate shooting early Sunday - from KETV* Significant portion of the Nebraska State Penitentiary impacted by water leaks - from WOWT* RSM putting challenge brings blind visually impaired youth to the golf course with Korn Ferry Tour pros - from KMTV

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Sarah Baker Hansen is a Maha Festival board member. For more information on this year’s Maha Festival, click here. To purchase tickets, click here. To listen to Sarah’s past OMAPOD appearance: click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three. ALSO…* Blackstone residents fear standing water near 38th and Farnam could threaten Colonial Hotel - from KETV* Omaha, Carlentini youth ‘crossed an ocean’ with art bolstering sister city bond - from Nebraska Examiner* Creighton University researchers study brain’s feedback system to find new ways to protect hearing - from KMTV

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Kate Noble Weitz is Founder & Director of Common Senses.For more information on, and tickets to the 2026 Common Senses Festival, click here. To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Amanda Kephart of Film Streams that’s referenced on their ‘Relaxed Screenings,’ click here. ALSO…* Fix or demolish? Omaha officials give update on Blackstone building foundation collapse, streetcar impacts - from WOWT* Former Boys Town assistant family teacher held on bond in Omaha child abuse case - from KETV* 5-story apartment approved in Loveland despite neighbor opposition - from KMTV

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Tre Brooks is President/CEO of Omaha 100.To learn more about Front Porch Investments, check out Executive Director Jody Holston on OMAPOD - part one here and part two here.To hear Jody with Spark CDI Senior Director Angela Smith on Omaha’s disinvested community development ecosystem: click here for part one and here for part two.To learn more about the Omaha Municipal Land Bank, check out Executive Director Leslie Smith and OMLB Board Member Susan Rauth - part one here and part two here.To hear Buey Tut & Phil McClain on how Spark CDI facilitates development, click here for part one, and here for part two. ALSO…* Omaha man, 19, accused in Benson killing takes plea deal - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha city council hears public comment on two bonds for park renovations, new police, fire headquarters - from KMTV* Live U.S. Senate debate between Ricketts and Osborn scheduled for Nebraska State Fair - from WOWT

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The Potash Twins - Ez (trombone) & Dee (trumpet) - are world-class musicians (Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Diplo), TV hosts (Food Network, Bravo TV, Travel Channel) & unapologetic candy fanatics (Sweet Stash). They are also the first-ever Composer Laureates for the State of Nebraska. For more information on the Reel Talk Pro series this Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at Film Streams Dundee Theater, where The Twins will be interviewing their friend and business partner, Adventureland star Martin Starr after the showing, click here. For tickets, click here. For more information on, and to purchase their Sweet Stash candy that’s discussed, click here.ALSO…* Omaha state senator Margo Juarez announces breast cancer diagnosis - from KETV * Joan von Kampen named editor-in-chief of Nebraska Examiner - from Nebraska Examiner* South Omaha neighbors are weighing in on Omaha’s plan to plant up to 300 trees in local neighborhoods - from KMTV

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Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here; to listen to the second, click here. For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here.For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 that’s discussed, click here.To listen to Kevin & Melissa McCarthy on OMAPOD on the Omatopia series: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to Kelli’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the search magnifying glass icon on the top right of the page.ALSO…* Omaha man booked on murder charge in connection to killing of 18-year-old - from KETV* Omaha nonprofit provides free backpacks to more than 2,400 students - from WOWT* After a six-year hiatus, USA BMX is back in town, hosting the ‘Cornhusker Nationals’ at Omaha BMX - from KMTV

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Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. ALSO…* Omaha nonprofit offers free credit reviews to help residents on path to homeownership - from WOWT* Paralympic hopefuls, military veterans in the mix as USA Boccia championships roll into Council Bluffs - from KMTV* Gretna will soon be home to the first ever Buc-ee’s in Nebraska - from KETV

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Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects.Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here.For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here.For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 that’s discussed, click here.To listen to Kevin & Melissa McCarthy on OMAPOD on the Omatopia series: click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to Kelli’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the search magnifying glass icon on the top right of the page.ALSO…* Convicted Omaha felon arrested for allegedly shooting self in leg when not allowed to possess a gun - from WOWT* Man now faces several misdemeanor charges after Elkhorn animal seizure - from KETV* Gene Haynes speaks on North High School naming its new stadium in his honor - from KMTV

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Josh Peterson is VP of Marketing at Elevator and the founder of Peterson Media.To listen to the OMAPOD episode with Emiliano & Shannon Lerda that’s referenced: click here for part one and here for part two. ALSO…* Kleine seeks protective order of man after judge drops charges from park chase of girls - from Omaha World-Herald* Walz selects farmer, ag leader, ex-Republican as Nebraska lieutenant governor pick - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha woman arrested after allegedly stealing $770K+ from father after gaining power of attorney - from WOWT

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Kelli Bello is the Director of Development and Outreach for Joslyn Castle & Gardens.Kevin Meyer is Senior Design Architect for Holland Basham Architects. For more information on Joslyn Castle & Gardens Architecture on Tap series that’s discussed, and for tickets, click here.For more information on Kevin Meyer’s presentation on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 that’s discussed, click here.To listen to Kevin & Melissa McCarthy on OMAPOD on the Omatopia series: click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to Kelli’s previous OMAPOD appearances, type her name into the search magnifying glass icon on the top right of the page. ALSO…* Shedrick Mills ruling raises public safety questions from Omaha Police union - from WOWT* Loser of Nebraska Democratic US Senate primary sues party to force replacement for Burbank - from Nebraska Examiner* ‘I felt kinda sick’: Omaha authors included in $1.5B artificial intelligence settlement - from KMTV

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