Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured The Wounded Blue founder Lt. Randy Sutton talking about his support organization for injured law enforcement officers, Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe promoting their partnership with Concerts 4 A Cause called “Songs and Steaks” for music education for children, and Washington County Veterans Services Officer Ed Lautrup with Omaha Federal Credit Union’s Julie Gasper discussing their Vets Baskets effort.

This week’s show featured NUCCA practitioner Dr. Marcy Ziska describing what she does for those dealing with everything from body pain to migraines.  Then, Hook n Sync Foundation executive director Sasha promoted her nonprofit’s event to bring the community together through a music festival.

This week’s show featured businessman and author Jerry G. Banks to discuss how his book (Eat Sh*t and Smile) can help others overcome the same life and business obstacles that he’s been through.  Then, Bellevue University Military Veterans Service Center manager Ashlea Rodriguez promoted their effort to fill backpacks for homeless veterans full of necessary items to assist them during the winter.

This week’s show featured Cereset Omaha owner Deb Gray discussing the work they do to alleviate issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, stress and more.  Then, Team Rubicon member Diane Mack talked about what it’s like to respond to a natural disaster like a hurricane.

This week’s show featured Lt. Col. Brad Bohnert (ret.) and Cmd. Sgt. Mjr. Mike Jimerson (ret.) of the NE Airborne Association promoting an upcoming fundraiser for Gold Star Families, Julian Caldwell talking about a friend dealing with Lyme Disease raising money for treatment, and Army veteran Jose Martinez sharing his story to assist with Suicide Prevention Month.

This week’s show featured Alzheimer’s Association Nebraska Chapter Greater Omaha Walk chair Greg Schilling and manager Shan Stavropoulos promoting the upcoming walk fundraiser to assist families dealing with Alzheimer’s.  Then, The Wellbeing Partners CEO Aja Anderson discussed the upcoming Ignite Awards, honoring those who have worked to promote health and wellness in our community.

This week’s show featured Arbor Day Farm marketing manager Rachel Hrabik promoting their free AppleJack Festival weekends, Project Harmony’s Lauren Peterson and Carolyn Sutton talking about their “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” fundraiser for their organization that protects children from abuse, and DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis and Food Network star Chef Curtis Aikens promoting an upcoming gala fundraiser for the organization.

This week’s show featured Radio Talking Book Service program director Ryan Osentowki reflecting on 50 years of their service to the blind and visually impaired, Legal Aid of Nebraska employment law staff attorney Ivy Lutz detailing financial aid available for some agricultural workers impacted by the pandemic, and 9/11 Day of Service founder David Paine talking about the significance of this week’s anniversary.

This week’s show featured Food Bank for the Heartland president and CEO Brian Barks discussing the need to donate to help those less fortunate in our community, Innocence Freed founder and CEO Julie Shrader illuminating the issues related to human trafficking in our area, and Omahawks president Grant Schulte inviting the public to their annual airshow fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

This week’s show featured MOPOA president Rick McDonald promoting a fundraiser for their Metro Omaha Property Owners Association, and Kim Foundation executive director Julia Hebenstreit discussing their organization’s efforts for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Their fundraiser featuring Five for Fighting is next month at Steelhouse.

This week’s show featured DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis and Food Network star Chef Curtis Aikens promoting an upcoming gala fundraiser for the organization.  Then, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation president and CEO Mary Jo Pankoke discussed their mission of supporting children and families to create positive change through community engagement aimed and strengthening families proactively.

This week’s show featured Christy Stevens sharing her story of fostering four siblings while trying to raise the funds to adopt each of them with events like the upcoming Dante’s Dream event.  Then, Joe Strawn and Sarah Wemhoff-Strawn invited the public to the SammyStrong Foundation’s annual 5K and Home Run Derby fundraiser for families battling pediatric brain cancer.

This week’s show featured Creighton Med student Shannon Blee promoting the upcoming free Community Health Fair, Susan Clark informing about upcoming deadlines for those with storm damage to take advantage of funds available from the Nebraska Realtor Association, and Heartland Family Services’ Dawn Conley inviting golfers to participate in their Safe Haven golf fundraiser.

This week’s show featured Phoenix and Raven with the Eastern Nebraska Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse promoting their upcoming Poker Run fundraiser, Alyssa Jelinek of Right at Home discussing early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, and Dr. Francis Murphy responding to news stories about a shortage of drugs available to treat ADHD.

This week’s show featured Bailey, who battled addiction until going through recovery with Sheepgate.

This week’s show featured OLLI executive director Bob Michl inviting seniors to take advantage of advanced learning classes in a variety of subjects offered through UNL, Papillion Area Lions Club member Bob Frederick promoting their annual HOPS for Harmony fundraiser for Project Harmony, and Miss Nebraska 2024 Raechel Warren discussing her platform of youth mentorship.

This week’s show featured Bellevue Chamber of Commerce director of community engagement Sarah Dighans providing news about a fun opportunity to connect area residents and nonprofits in that town, Cornhusker State Games sports director Dr. William Schlichtemeier promoting their annual events for amateur athletes and fans, and Lupus Research Alliance CEO Albert T. Roy discussing the latest in diagnosing and treating the disease.

This week’s show featured Hook n Sync Foundation executive director Sasha promoting her organization as an opportunity for musicians in the metro to be heard and perform.  Then, Set Me Free Project executive director Stephanie Olson discussed her work with the FBI to prevent human trafficking around this year’s College World Series here in Omaha.

This week’s show featured Joy Bartling talking about Scatter Joy Acres animal rescue, Nina Rongisch of Outlook Enrichment inviting listeners to their golf fundraiser to help the blind and visually impaired, Joshua Murray with the American Red Cross promoting their upcoming blood drives, Chelsey Brooks discussing a concert event at Truck Center Companies to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Nebraska A.G. Mike Hilgers conversing about his legal action against TikTok.

This week’s show featured Munroe-Meyer Guild president Luann Rabe promoting the Garden Walk fundraiser for those with disabilities and special needs, Ross Brenneman talking about the FatherSon golf discipleship organization, and Lindsey Rai Kortan and Jill Thomas inviting the public to the Bloody Mary Fest fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House.

This week’s show featured Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert responding to recent widespread storm damages in the community with details on assistance, Farmers Insurance agent Doug Blasing answering questions related to insurance claims after a storm, the Florentine Players’ Derek Kowal promoting the latest show from this local nonprofit group, and Marcos Mora inviting the public to the annual Cindo de Mayo celebrations in South Omaha.

This week’s show featured SHARE Omaha’s Katie Fourney promoting the upcoming “Do Good Days” event promoting volunteerism in our community, DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis publicizing their community day, and Heartland Family Service’s Dawn Conley discussing what their organization does to help victims of sexual assault.

This week’s show featured ICAN’s Allison Zach, Kathy Heany, and Paula Renner promoting the annual Women’s Leadership Conference, and Radio Talking Book Service program director Ryan Osentowski discussing the services they provide for the blind and visually impaired.

This week’s show featured Boys Scouts of America Mid-America Council CEO Chris Mehaffey promoting this month’s scout-led food drive, Omaha Czech-Slovak Cultural Club festival co-chair Victory Sedlacek inviting the public to this free event celebrating Czech heritage in our community, and Bikers Against Child Abuse’s Bama and Phoenix talking about their group’s efforts to fight child abuse in the area.

This week’s show featured Frank Miller with TKO 5 Health and Wellness motivating listeners to live healthy lives.  Then John Adams, Barb Yllescas-Vorthmann and Andrew Fries promoted the Honor and Remember Nebraska Chapter’s annual “Swing for the Fallen” golf event for Gold Star Families.

This week’s show featured Westside High School students Sammy Kendeigh and Violet Collins inviting listeners to their dance fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network, MENTOR Nebraska’s Fred Whitted discussing the work they do to connect mentor organizations with at-risk youth, and Abigail Zapote talking about expanded Social Security options this year.

This week’s show featured Salvation Army regional commander Major Scott Shelbourn discussing the various ways their organization assists those in need in the community via disaster relief, scholarships for at-risk youth, and more.  Then, Child Saving Institute marketing director Chelsey Haas invited listeners to attend their Cabaret fundraiser for this organization with a 130-year track record of helping children and families in the area.  Finally, Melissa Henson with the Parents Television Council lays out her concerns with an Oscar-winning film potentially being available to children on a Disney-owned streaming platform.

This week’s show featured OLLI executive director Bob Michl inviting seniors to take advantage of advanced learning classes in a variety of subjects offered through UNL, DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis discussing the work their organization does to educate and assist those with diabetes, and Omaha Community Playhouse director Kyle Thomas promoting the latest show at this nonprofit theater.