Best Nebraska News Service Podcasts (2025)

Nebraska officials are working to improve legal processes for defendants with severe mental health issues through Legislative Bill 350 (LB 350). Introduced by Senator John Cavanaugh, the bill aims to shorten the timeline for mental competency court hearings from 60 days to just 5, ensuring quicker evaluations and reducing delays in the legal system…

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Searching for Christopher Newton: A Mother's Heartfelt Journey 47:13

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In this deeply moving episode, I interview Christine, the mother of Christopher Newton, who shares her emotional journey of searching for her missing son. Chris is not defined by the struggles he faced but by the love, kindness, and adventurous spirit he embodies. Christine paints a vivid picture of Chris's life, from his love for nature and animal…

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Sen. Holdcroft Introduces LB 511 to Nebraska Legislature to Strengthen Protections for Victims Across Nebraska 2:16

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Nebraska State Senator Rick Holdcroft introduced a bill on March 12 aimed at combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. The bill proposed requiring sex offender registration for those convicted of sex trafficking or profiting from it in Nebraska, including retroactive cases. Supporters, like Pamela Mock, a street outreach speci…

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2025 Law Day - The Rule of Law & “Civic Duties & Public Service: A Call to Action” - by Stu Dornan 12:29

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Remarks made by Stu Dornan at the 2025 Omaha Bar Association Law Day Lunch on May, 1st, 2025.By Omaha Bar Association

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State Sen. George Dungan introduced LB 411 in front of the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee 2:38

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Nebraska’s Legislative Bill 411 aims to combat the state’s teacher shortage by offering annual financial incentives. It builds on a previous law by expanding $2,500 bonuses for teachers in their first six years, increasing to $3,000 annually from years seven through fifteen, and $4,000 annually afterward. Introduced by Senator George Dungan, the bi…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 69 - Law Day 2025 - Lauren Micek Vargas, Education Rights Counsel (Spire Award Recipient) 29:14

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We interview Education Rights Counsel CEO and Founder, Lauren Micek Vargas. ERC is our 2025 Robert M. Spire Award recipient and will be recognized at the Law Day Lunch on May 1, 2025.By Omaha Bar Association

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40th annual state campaign against hunger concludes with “Stuff the Truck” event 2:05

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On April 10, the state of Nebraska, Food Bank of Lincoln, and Food Bank of the Heartland hosted a “Stuff the Truck” event at the state capitol. This year marks the fortieth anniversary of the state's annual campaign against hunger, and this event concludes the ten-day drive. As part of the campaign, monetary and non-perishable food donations have b…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 68 - Law Day 2025 - Stu Dornan, Dornan Law Team 32:45

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Attorney Stu Dornan (Dornan Law Team) is the 2025 recipient of the Omaha Bar Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. We sit down with Stu to talk about his life, career, and family.By Omaha Bar Association

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Vanished in Spain: The Unsolved Mystery of Irish Teen Amy Fitzpatrick – An Exclusive Interview with Her Loving Mom, Audrey 36:39

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In this gripping episode of 'Can I Help Find Your Missing Loved One,' I interview Audrey, the heartbroken mother of Amy Fitzpatrick. The story of what unfolded that fateful night and Amy’s current whereabouts remains shrouded in mystery. Amy Fitzpatrick, a vibrant 15-year-old from Dublin, Ireland, vanished without a trace while with her family in M…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 67 - Law Day 2025 - Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (Public Service Award Winner) 30:17

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We talk with Trish Bergman and Kailey Edelman of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA), our 2025 OBA Public Service Award recipient. ENOA is an agency located in Omaha that focuses on helping the aging. Most known for their popular "meals on wheels" program, ENOA also coordinates assistance for in home medical care, has a network of ombudsmen…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 66 - Law Day 2025: Hon. Vernon Daniels, Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County 54:43

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Judge Vernon Daniels is our 2025 Laurie Smith Camp Integrity in Service Award recipient. We sat down with him to talk about what goes on in Juvenile Court, and the importance of mentoring to him.By Omaha Bar Association

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Nebraska's safe haven law to be expanded under new bill 2:17

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A new bill by Nebraska Senator Rick Holdcroft would plan on allowing for baby boxes to be safe haven drop off locations. This would include any hospital, police station, or fire station staffed 24/7 and would be an expansion from last session's bill on the safe haven law, also proposed by Holdcroft.By Raymond Ramos

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Monthly vintage pop-up market popular in the Lincoln community 2:15

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The Bugeaters Vintage Market has something for everyone, whether it's wool knit sweaters from the seventies or Husker gear from the National Championship days. Dawson Coudret, owner of local business Single Stitch LNK, has been the organizer of the market since its debut in April last year. The market itself has grown in popularity. There's a reaso…

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Ray dedicates nearly 40 years to connecting students 2:15

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There is a mind behind every matter, and UNL is no different. Associate Director of Events and Programs Reshell Ray encapsulates what it means to be part of a campus community. For nearly forty years, Ray has acted as a fosterer of relationships, a forger of memories, and a frequenter of student involvement, serving as the heart and hustle behind U…

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Nebraska Home Builders Association Event held for 54th Consecutive Year 2:02

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The Nebraska Home and Builders Association put on its 54th consecutive event from Feb. 7-9 at Sandhills Global Event Center. The event allowed for over 250 businesses to come showcase what they have done and promote their company. Anyone interested in any type of home renovation or even as far as buying or selling a house, would benefit from this e…

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Nebraska lawmakers consider automatic license plate readers at intersections to increase traffic safety 2:56

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The Nebraska legislature discussed a bill that would implement automatic license plate readers to catch red light violations at intersections. Violators would be issued a fine or can opt to take a traffic safety course.By Nebraska News Service

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Proposed bill challenges sovereign immunity for school assaults 4:01

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Nebraska lawmakers consider a new savings account to boost young homeownership in the state 2:35

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The Revenue Committee in the Nebraska legislature listened to a proposal for a new type of savings account that is meant to assist and encourage new homebuyers into buying a home within the state. This proposed savings account can only be used for the purchase and maintaining of a primary residence within the State of Nebraska. It comes with some b…

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Custom apparel staying local 2:09

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Learn why local businesses and groups have gone away from local custom apparel shops and have rather gone to bigger online companies and how local custom apparel businesses are planning to attack this change in the industry.By Camden Otto

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Bill looks to give Nebraska teachers paid FMLA leave for 6 weeks 4:54

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Nebraska's teachers are suffering from burnout and increased stress levels. When unforeseen circumstances arise such as a parent getting sick or a personal medical emergency, they are either unable to take time off due to a lack of sick days or paid time off and can’t risk losing pay. LB440 would allow for teacher’s to take the time they need for s…

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Turbulence to Tranquility: Easing Flight Anxiety in Lincoln 2:41

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Flying is a source of anxiety for millions of Americans and the recent high-profile crashes have increased anxiety for some travelers. Lincoln airport officials and others in the industry are working hard to make flying as safe as possible and ease the minds of worried travelers. Rachel Barth is the communications director at the Lincoln Airport an…

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New Nebraska bill could require all schools to display Ten Commandments 2:26

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Nebraska Lawmakers gathered for a hearing February 24th, 2025 to discuss legislative bill 691. If the bill is passed into law it would require all schools in Nebraska to display the Ten Commandments. The bill is modeled after a recent Louisiana bill that was passed into law. Supporters like Senator Dave Murman argue the commandments are important t…

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Funding cuts leave Lincoln resettlement programs to scale back essential services for refugees 3:47

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As President Donald Trump and the Department of Government EfficienAs President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency impose federal funding cuts towards resettlement efforts, Lutheran Family Services and Catholic Social Services in Lincoln are risking their ability to provide necessary resources such as housing, employment assis…

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Lawmakers look to increase access to affordable housing funding in Nebraska 2:23

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By Nebraska News Service

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 65 - Hannah Frankel of Dornan Law Team 43:04

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We sit down with Omaha Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Chair Hannah Frankel to talk about the law, law school, law practice, and overachieving know-it-all older sisters. Recorded January 2025.By Omaha Bar Association

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 64 - U.S. Senator Ben Nelson on the Importance of Civility 58:22

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Former two term Nebraska Governor and two term U.S. Senator Ben Nelson speaks on the topic of being an effective elected official while being civil towards peers and political rivals. Recorded March 4, 2025 on the campus of University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Conversation moderated by UNO Professor Mark Scherer. A special thank you to the Americ…

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Insight of the UNL Food Processing Center Lab 2:56

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN’S FOOD PROCESSING CENTER IS THE OLDEST IN AMERICA AND A 41-YEAR-OLD INNOVATION AND RESEARCH SUCCESS STORY. CLICK THIS LINK TO HEAR MADDIE HANSEN EXPLAIN HOW THE U-N-L LAB TAKES FOOD PRODUCTS FROM RECIPE DRAWING BOARDS TO COMMERCIAL SUCCESS.By Nebraska News Service

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Bill aims to protect Nebraska's sports officials from assault 3:24

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Officials and referees are a crucial component of athletics. Without them, there are no sports. Over the last handful of years, there has been a rise in assaults against sports officials from unruly parents, coaches and fans. Nebraska State Senator Bob Andersen is trying to deter individuals from committing these types of assaults with LB657, also …

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Lawmakers debate bill on transgender athletes and bathroom access 3:43

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Nebraska lawmakers held a public hearing on February 7th, 2025 regarding Legislative Bill 89, known as the 'Stand with Women Act.' The bill aims to mandate public restrooms be designated based on biological sex and regulate transgender participation in athletics. Supporters, including Governor Jim Pillen, say it's about fairness and safety, and opp…

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Lincoln Public Schools fostering students through a new interactive science collaboration 4:03

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The Lincoln Public Schools’ Science Focus Program is bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application through a new partnership with the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District. High school students in the program are teaching second grade on field trips to the zoo about native species in …

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Nebraska Bill Seeks to Lower Prices for Life-Saving Medications 2:21

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Nebraska protestors join in the 50501 movement 2:31

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By Lauren Behn

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Two competing legislative bills could change the way Nebraskans keep time 2:48

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Friday afternoon the Committee for Government, Military and Veteran Affairs met to discuss two opposing bills that share a common goal of ending daylight saving time. The two bills disagree on whether to keep Nebraska in Daylight Standard Time, or Standard Time Voices from golfers, parents of student athletes, someone on scheduled medication, and s…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 63 - Angela Lennon of Koenig Dunne 47:41

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Interview with 2024-2025 Omaha Bar Association President Angela Lennon. Angela is a partner at Koenig Dunne law firm in Omaha, Nebraska.By Omaha Bar Association

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"Heroes in Action: PC Craig Dawson and the Toronto Police Service's Exceptional Response to My Missing Persons Call" 11:37

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Everything Was Going Perfectly in 2025—Until This Happened.By Diana Trepkov

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"Forensic Art: Deciding Whether to Stay or Go" 21:47

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"It was only seven hours later that I received the answer. It's quite powerful how everything unfolded."By Diana Trepkov

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"Forgotten but Not Gone: The Search Continues for My Baby Boy, Colten" Colten's mom, Phyllis speaks from her heart about her missing precious boy. (Witset First Nations Missing Colten Theoren Fleury) 38:05

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An emotional interview with Diana and Phyllis Fleury as they discuss Phyllis's precious boy, missing Colten Fleury. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation and an unexpected twist. Please go to the Website, "Can I Help Find Your Missing Loved One?" for phone numbers to contact, such as Colten's mom or the RCMP. https://www.canihelpfindyourmissingloved…

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"Just the Basics" CLE Series - Client Management 1:10:38

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Presenters: Mallory Hughes, Berry Law Firm Tiffany Beerman, Dvorak Law Group David Pontier, Koenig Dunne Kyle McGinn, Hauptman O'BrienDescription:One of the most important skills a lawyer can have is rarely, if at all taught in law school. Management of the relationship, communications, work, and expectations with the client is critically important…

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 62 - Todd Kinney of Kutak Rock, Author of "I Didn't Believe It Either" 41:46

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Todd Kinney, attorney at Kutak Rock in Omaha, sits down to talk about his legal career and his new book "I Didn't Believe It Either: One Dad's Discovery That Everything Is Better Without Alcohol." More info on Todd and his book can be found at https://www.toddkinney.com/.By Omaha Bar Association

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"Bar Talk" Ep. 61 - Lisa Gonzalez, Johnson & Pekny 27:02

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Attorney Lisa Gonzalez of Johnson & Pekny discusses being drafted (yes drafted - that's our process in Omaha) into being a poll worker for elections in Omaha, Nebraska.By Omaha Bar Association

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"The Forensic Art Drawing that Brought Peace" 8:13

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Special update and so grateful for the drawing that brought peace. If anyone would like to reach out to me, please feel free to do so. [email protected] Diana Trepkov

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"A Mother's Agony: The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski" Jason was LAST seen pulling the garbage cans into the garage of his home in Omaha, Nebraska on June 13th, 2001. An in-depth conversation ... 1:01:38

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Podcast: "Can I Help Find Your Missing Loved One?" “Sadly, there are just NO clues and that is very painful to know.” ~ Kelly Murphy (Jason’s mom) Kelly is such a sweet and caring person. I really enjoyed speaking with her, and I pray we will have answers soon about her precious son. My heart hurts for her, Jason, and everyone who loves and cares a…

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Gretna residents unsure of proposed bill to allow expansion of Nebraska Crossing Mall 1:44

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Nebraska Crossing Mall is developing a new expansion worth around a total of 3.2 billion dollars. Residents of Grenta like Ben Morse can expect a multitude of sports complexes, name-brand shopping outlets, and a brand-new entertainment district. Find out what the residents have to think about what the mall has to offer.…

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"A Heartbreaking Interview with Missing Human Trafficking Victim, Jessie Fosters Mom, Glendene Grant. Today, May 27th is Jessie’s 40th Birthday & The New Forensic Age Progression is Released. Interview ... 48:07

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May 27th, 2024 is Jessie Fosters 40th Birthday. Today, we honour her by celebrating the wonderful person she is and also you will hear some heartbreaking evidence about Human Trafficking and Jessie. I interviewed Glendene, who is a very close friend of mine and I think I cried about 6 times through the interview. It is hard to hear what they have a…

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2024 OBA Memorial Service - Remarks by Tom Riley 6:56

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Remarks by Tom Riley, Douglas County Public Defender, at the 2024 Omaha Bar Association Memorial Service on May 22, 2024.By Omaha Bar Association

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Putting in a Bid for the NCAA Men's Baseketball Tournament | Pinnacle Bank Arena 3:15

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Pinnacle Bank Arena in partnership with the University of Nebraska and the City of Lincoln is putting together a bid for the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament in the 2027-2028 season. General Manager Tim Savona tells all on how PBA is the right venue for such a big event.By Nebraska News Service

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Bee audio news story 8:26

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Ruth Lunquist talking to customers about the method to grow organic crops. She has been in charge of the farm for the past 30 years and is knowledgeable about the needs of organic crops. Photo taken by Layla Omari May, 5. 2024.By Nebraska News Service

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A Business Man and a Radio Guy, The Journey to Behind the Mic 4:20

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Bill Hooks tells his story from North Carolina to Lincoln, how he got started in the business world, and all of a sudden a career in radio.By Nebraska News Service