Tom's Talk

The Lincoln Salvation Army is brightening the holiday’s for hundreds of needy Lincoln families this holiday season through a variety of programs. This week Tom Stanton talks with The Salvation Army’s Kelsie Moreno about the Red Kettle and Angel Tree programs and the need for volunteer bell ringers.

Two Lincoln non-profits are hard at work making sure homeless individuals and struggling families have a chance to enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings. This week Tom Stanton talks to the leaders of the People's City Mission and Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach as they prepare to feed hundreds of people.

Since 2011 the Lincoln non-profit Kicks for Kids has raised thousands of dollars to provide new, properly fitting sneakers to underprivileged children in local schools. This week Tom Stanton talks with board member William Boucher about their mission and the fundraiser they are involved in with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department.

For more than 40 year's Lincolnites have heard 10/11 Chief Meteorologist Ken Siemek delivering weather forecasts and providing critical information when the skies turn stormy. Siemek retired a few nights ago and this week you’ll hear from Ken as we travel back through his career and relive some of his most memorable moments.

The Lincoln Children’s Zoo recently announced a big change to its annual Zoo Lights holiday event. This week Tom Stanton talks with Director of Communications Erin Lenz about what’s new with their popular holiday lights wonderland.

October 17th marked the 2nd annual Missing Persons Day in Nebraska and included a ceremony outside the State Capital. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jannel Rap about the disappearance of her sister of Gina Bos, who was last seen leaving Duggan’s Pub in downtown Lincoln 25 years ago and the struggles families face not knowing where their loved ones are.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year's campaign has extra special meaning. It comes at a time when Lincoln Police are dealing with a spike in the number of domestic violence deaths. This week you will hear from LPD Police Chief Michon Morrow and two Lincoln domestic violence advocate groups about resources that are available for victims.

The Lincoln Police Department is partnering with the First Responders Foundation Lincoln to sell pink patches to raise funds for the Heartland Cancer Foundation. This week Tom Stanton talks with LPD Captain Max Hubka and Chris Blum with the non-profit that is benefiting from the sale of the patches.

This past week's 13th Annual Team Jack Radiothon raised more than $150,000 for pediatric brain cancer research and treatment. This week Tom Stanton talks with Kevin Thomas, a former KLIN colleague and the host for the 11 hour broadcast about the work they have been able to do over the years to honor the memory of Jack Hoffman.

Matt Talbot Kitchen Outreach volunteers fanned out across Lincoln on Saturday for the 29th annual Huskers Helping the Homeless event, which raises awareness and money for Matt Talbot’s hunger relief and homeless prevention services. This week Tom Stanton talks with executive director Alynn Sampson about the annual campaign and the growing need for their services.