Weekend Shows

This week's show featured Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg discussing what his office does to assist with first-time homebuying, college savings, and tracking down unclaimed property and financial assets.  Then, West Omaha Chamber executive director Trevor Hudson inviting the community to their weekend-long Elkhorn Days celebration.

This week's show featured Lauren Foster and Dennis Bryers inviting the community to a free event commemorating the USS Omaha submarine and memorial, Front Porch Investments executive director Jody Holston discussing affordable housing ahead of the annual Reignite2Unite conference, and Outlook Enrichment executive director Nina Rongisch promoting their golf fundraiser for their mission of providing jobs and resources for the blind and visually impaired.

This week's show featured RITMO Music Fest event organizer Marcos Mora inviting the public to this inaugural festival celebrating Latin culture, music, and food.  Then, Make-a-Wish Foundation's Dr. James Fahner discussed what this group does to help families of children with critical illnesses.  Finally, National Environmental Education Foundation CEO Sara Espinoza talked about the work her group does in the wake of Earth Day to continue the movement.

This week's show featured Miss Nebraska USA Samantha Washington and Miss Nebraska Teen USA Kaitlyn Halvorsen discussing how they have been empowered in competing in pageants, and how they're using their platforms to educate other young women in a variety of ways.  Then, Dr. Elysabeth Nguyen invited the public to a free screening of her documentary film, “Our Lady at the Center,” about faith and healing as told through the history of Vietnamese Catholics.

This week's show featured The Cleaning Authority owner Daniel Schultz talking about going from serving in the military to re-entering private life, SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen promoting the annual “Do Good Days” volunteer drive for local nonprofits, and Truck Center Companies marketing director Chelsey Brooks inviting the public to their fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Foundation.

This week's show featured Scouting America's Chris Mehaffey and United Way's Matt Wallen giving the area a head's up about their upcoming “Scouting for Food” drive, ServeNebraska executive director Cathleen Plager detailing the nominating process for their annual “Step Forward Awards” for volunteerism, and the Florentine Players' Derek Kowal and Eric Green inviting the public to this local, nonprofit community theater group's latest production.

This week's show featured Omaha Public Library marketing manager Courtni Kopietz inviting the public to the grand opening of the new central library, Omaha Burke PTA volunteer Melanie Epps promoting their Burke Bash fundraiser, and Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Club's Vicky Sedlacek detailing the annual Czech-Slovak Cultural Festival.

This week's show featured Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation chapter chair Justin Bostic discussing their mission of conserving big game across America, Nebraska Community Blood Bank's Rachel Scott responding to the ongoing need for blood donations, and Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts providing details on the panhandle wildfires and relief efforts.

This week's show featured The Josh Place founder Shari Strong on her mission to create residential homes for those who don't need round-the-clock care in mental illness situations, Omaha Performing Arts senior vice president Gennean Scott Gray inviting the public to the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement open house, and Tangier Shrine's Tim Bernet promoting their annual St. Patick's themed fundraiser to benefit sick kids and their families.

This week's show featured Bike Walk Nebraska associate director Cait Dumas-Hein providing tips for all of us when it comes to increased safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.  Then, Business Ethics Alliance executive director Dr. AnnMarie Marlier discussed the current landscape for business ethics and invited the public to their annual EthicSpace event.

This week's show featured Omaha Fire Captain Nicholas Lemek promoting recruiting opportunities for the department, ICAN's vice president of strategic partnerships Julie Burrell Lillig discussing their annual women's leadership conference, and Sports for Kids' Al Vacanti inviting the public to their annual fundraiser for children and families in-need.

This week's show featured Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 executive director and founder Tom Everson discussing the history of this organization that exists to remind drivers to be safe, particularly in residential neighborhoods.

This week's show featured Heartland Family Service chief development officer Theresa Cassady promoting their gala fundraiser to further their multifaceted mission of assisting those in need of mental health, housing support, trafficking and other services. Then, Outlook Enrichment executive director Nina Rongisch discussed the work they to do assist the blind and visually impaired.  Finally, author Jamie Holmes talked about the history of partnership that existed between Native Americans and formerly enslaved black families.

This week's show featured Big Grove For Good Foundation executive director Mikala Demet inviting local nonprofits to apply for their annual grants, The Wellbeing Partners director of strategic operations Lori Thomas promoting their annual Trek Up the Tower event, and Nebraska first district representative Mike Flood talking about healthcare and housing.

This week's show featured Omaha Police Officers Brittany Stenzel and DaShawn Haynes discussing the work they do and job opportunities to join the force.  Then, Mallory talked about how Sheepgate saved her from a life of drug and alcohol addiction.

This is an abbreviated show because of special coverage of President Trump's press conference regarding the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. We will return to normal time next week. 

This week's show featured Salvation Army Western Division communications director Todd Andrew discussing what their annual bell-ringing campaign funds in the area throughout the year, Nebraska Diaper Bank executive director Tegan Reed responding to the needs of new mothers and how listeners can help meet those needs, and Sheepgate regional president Michael Hunsberger detailing how vehicle donations help their mission to assist those with addiction issues.

This week's show featured Food Bank for the Heartland assistant director for marketing and communication Stephanie Sullivan promoting their Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.  Then, Omaha's Ronald McDonald House CEO Lindsey Rai Kortan talked about their upcoming open house and ways of donating and volunteering.

This week's show featured SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen promoting volunteer and donation efforts in advance of Giving Tuesday, Scouting America Mid-America Council's Joe Wiltrout and Kendra Howell discussing the benefits of scouting and an upcoming fundraising event, and Tangier Shrine's Jim Hirl inviting the public to the Feztival of Trees event.

This week's show featured Bellevue University Military Veterans Service Center manager Ashlea Rodriguez promoting their effort to fill backpacks for homeless veterans full of necessary items to assist them during the winter, Bellevue East Band volunteer parent Nate Rachwitz inviting the public to their annual craft fair fundraiser, and Ivanette Bonilla and Captain Michael Cozo discussing fire prevention.

This week's show featured Child Saving Institute's Afrah Rasheed and Hannah Olafson discussing what they do for children and families throughout the year, and especially during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Then, Nebraska Airborne Association's Brad Bohnert invited the public to their 2nd Annual Roach March fundraiser for Nebraska Gold Star Mothers.

This week's show featured Dunham House executive director John Folsom previewing this forthcoming assisted living community for wounded combat veterans.  Then, National Down Syndrome Society CEO Kandi Pickard talked about the significance of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.