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“‘The Odyssey’ Holds Strong for Big Second Weekend of $87M. Passes $600M Globally,” reports The Hollywood ReporterALSO…* Pancreatic cancer drug helping former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse now offered locally - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha families volunteer to keep Old Market clean - from WOWT* Upgrading the ‘rustic charm’: Westfair closes in on $10 million goal - from KMTV

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Mandy Rosenquist is the Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Omaha Children’s Museum. For more information on the Fairytale Ball that’s discussed, happening at the Omaha Children’s Museum from Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th, click here. ALSO…* Pillen announces picks for tax incentive-eligible ‘opportunity zones,’ a slate stretching statewide - from Nebraska Examiner* Future students of new Papillion La Vista elementary school tour the building - from Omaha World-Herald* At 103 years old, Bob Walls is still golfing and volunteering at Steve Hogan Golf Course seven days a week - from KMTV

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“Neighbors weigh in on playground, park upgrades planned for two west Omaha parks,” reports KMTV“Pillen rescinds ImagiNE tax incentives for new Nebraska data centers,” reports Nebraska ExaminerTo take the Cryer Park Design Survey from Omaha Parks & Recreation, click here. To take the Pheasant Run Park survey, click here. ALSO…* ‘She didn’t deserve it’: Family mourns Omaha native killed in Georgia - from KETV* New pancreatic cancer drug with improved survival timelines now available in Omaha - from WOWT* Off-road recreational vehicles banned in Bellevue after city council vote; safety experts weigh in on risks - from KMTV

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“New $181M headquarters for Omaha police, fire planned at Crossroads,” reports The ReaderALSO…* Evnen: Burbank won’t appear on Nebraska U.S. Senate ballot - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha City Council approves TIF funding for 5-story apartment complex near 76th and Pacific - from KMTV* Eye-popper traffic stunt intends to draw attention to anti-child sex trafficking efforts - from Nebraska Examiner

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Deanna Walz is Director of Development for PACE.For more information on PACE Interactive 2026: The Golden Age of Hollywood, on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM, click here. To purchase tickets, click here. To listen to Deanna’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here. ALSO…* Police make arrest after man allegedly cut by sword in North Omaha - from Omaha World-Herald* Ashland daycare owner faces multiple charges of negligent child abuse - from KETV* Transmission lines coming to Aksarben; route not yet finalized by OPPD - from KMTV

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David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy.Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand.To listen to the first part of this episode with David & Lavetti, click here. For more information on the Clarinda Rodeo on July 23rd mentioned in the episode, click here.To listen to Lavetti’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to legendary rodeo clown Gizmo McCracken on OMAPOD, click here.ALSO…* Two injured in shooting disturbance Sunday - from KETV* Austin Ahlman suspends campaign for Nebraska’s 1st district - from Nebraska Examiner* Colombo Latino Festival celebrates fourth year in Omaha - from WOWT

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Nash Mahupete is President & CEO of QLI.For more information on QLI’s ‘Beyond the Promise’ Capital Campaign that’s discussed in this episode, click here. For more information, tickets and to register for QLI’s ‘An Evening at the Fair’ event that’s discussed, click here. To hear the story of Nash’s incredible and award-winning rise at QLI on OMAPOD: click here for part one and here for part two.ALSO…* Nebraska’s projected budget deficit grows to $223 million based on June tax receipts - from Nebraska Examiner* Amazon offers sneak peek at Omaha-area drone delivery - from Omaha World-Herald* What permanent daylight savings time would look like in Omaha - from KETV

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J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.To read “A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it.” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.To listen to the first part of this episode, click here. To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here.ALSO…* ‘We’re just at the beginning point’: Deadly crashes rise over the past five years in Omaha; Vision Zero’s plan - from KETV* Former Mayor Jean Stothert gets commemorative street named - from Omaha World-Herald* Organizers of efforts to establish two new political parties in Nebraska submit signatures - from Nebraska Examiner

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J.J. Harder is a reporter & United States diplomat.To read “A famed police interrogation led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it.” piece from Flatwater Free Press that’s discussed, click here.For more information on the book Barbarous Souls by David L. Strauss that’s referenced from Northwestern University Press, click here. To listen to Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Joe Sexton on OMAPOD on The Lost Sons of Omaha that’s referenced, click here for part one, and here for part two. To listen to J.J.’s first OMAPOD episode on Chili & Cinnamon Rolls that’s referenced, click here for part one and here for part two.To listen to him on Dorothy Lynch, Taco Salad, Thousand Island & Hidden Valley Ranch, click here. ALSO…* Omaha City Council OKs higher base youth wage rate than state - from Omaha World-Herald* DCSO investigates crash involving scooter, 11-year-old critically hurt - from KETV* Ernie Chambers library unveiled as longest tenured lawmaker turns 89: ‘I’ll never give up’ - from Nebraska Examiner

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David Pereyra is a rodeo cowboy. Lavetti Vegas is a stand-up comedian and the proprietor of the Vetti Lynn custom clothing and merchandise brand. For more information on the Clarinda Rodeo on July 23rd mentioned in the episode, click here. To listen to Lavetti’s previous OMAPOD appearance, click here for part one and here for part two. To listen to legendary rodeo clown Gizmo McCracken on OMAPOD, click here. ALSO…* Lindstrom launches petition drive to qualify nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor - from Nebraska Examiner* Omaha man allegedly went nearly 100 mph before fatal crash - from Omaha World-Herald* Omaha moves forward with Ames Avenue redesign to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians - from KMTV

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