It's been nine months since ground was broken on the brand new Clyde Malone Community Center at 23rd and ‘U’ Street. The three story facility is expected to be completed next spring and this week Tom Stanton talks with executive director John Goodwin about the construction progress and how the new building will help them continue their mission of breaking the cycle of multi-generational poverty.

We are just days away from the Fourth of July and for many that means celebrating with fireworks. This week Tom Stanton talks with Dr. Alex Louis, trauma medical director for Bryan Health, about some of the serious injuries they see in the emergency room each year and advice for ensuring that you and your family have a safe Independence Day.

This past week 12 new LPD recruits received their badges and officially joined the force. This week Tom Stanton talks with two of those new officers about the 22 weeks of training they went through and why they decided to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Last year a Lincoln non-profit called Sleep In Heavenly Peace began the task of building beds for thousands of Lincoln children who don't have one to sleep on. This week Tom Stanton talks with Doug McCallum, Director of Special Events at St. Marks Methodist Church in Lincoln about their efforts to raise thousands of dollars to help the non-profit build more beds for needy children.

A local task force has issued a call to action following a disturbing report that shows a decline in the number of school children successfully completing an aerobic capacity test. This week Tom Stanton talks with task force members about plans to boost youth fitness citywide.

This past Thursday a record $9.3 million dollars was raised during the 14th annual Give to Lincoln Day. It's a community-wide event that supports 502 local non-profit organizations. This week Tom Stanton talks with Tracy Edgerton, president of the Lincoln Community Foundation, about the success of the program and how it benefits the entire community.

The Special Olympics Nebraska annual Torch Run ended in Lincoln this past week and KLIN’s Tom Stanton was there as the torch was carried to the steps of the Hall of Justice. This week Tom Stanton talks with president and CEO Carolyn Chamberlain about the positive impact the organization has made on the lives of thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Last year there were 251 people were killed in traffic accidents across Nebraska making it the deadliest year in nearly two decades. Many of those crashes involved distracted driving.. This week Tom Stanton talks with Brian Ortner with AAA Nebraska about a new study about how “Do Not Disturb” technology on our cellphones could limit distracted driving.

The BraveBe Child Advocacy Center is Lincoln has seen a dramatic increase in the number of child abuse and neglect victims they serve. This week Tom Stanton talks with BraveBe's ACES Community Awareness Coordinator Abby Worster about the challenges they face and how the public can help support their mission.

The summer travel season will be here soon and so will the long-delayed deadline for having a REAL ID to get through security for U.S. flights. This week Tom Stanton talks to TSA spokesperson Patty Mancha about what travelers need to know before they arrive at the airport.