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Tom's TalkMiss USA 2025Last October 23-year-old Audrey Eckert of Lincoln was crowned Miss USA 2025, the second contestant from Nebraska to win the title. This week Tom Stanton talks with the UNL grad and former Husker Cheer Squad leader about that magical night and what the future holds for her.
2025-12-2005 minTom's TalkBreeze AirwaysLast Wednesday nearly 80 passengers boarded Breeze Airways’ inaugural flight from Lincoln to Orlando, Florida. This week Tom Stanton talks with city and airport officials along with a Lincoln man who was on that first flight about the new venture.
2025-12-1305 minTom's TalkAmerican Job Center Worker Relocation ProgramJust before Thanksgiving 3,200 workers at the Tyson beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska were told the business is closing and they are losing their jobs. This week Tom Stanton speaks with Dylan Wren, Workforce Administrator at the American Job Center in Lincoln, about their efforts to bring 40 impacted families to town through their Worker Relocation Program.
2025-12-0605 minTom's TalkLincoln Salvation ArmyThe 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.
2025-11-2905 minTom's TalkThanksgiving at Lincoln Non-ProfitsTwo 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.
2025-11-2205 minTom's TalkKicks for KidsSince 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.
2025-11-1505 minTom's TalkZoo LightsThe 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.
2025-10-2505 minTom's TalkMissing Persons DayOctober 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.
2025-10-1804 minTom's TalkHeartland Cancer FoundationThe 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.
2025-10-0605 minTom's TalkTeam Jack RadiothonThis 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.
2025-09-2705 minTom's TalkHuskers Helping the HomelessMatt 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.
2025-09-2005 minTom's TalkUNL PoliceHusker fans attending games at Memorial Stadium this season will see a new layer of security. This week Tom Stanton talks with UNL Police Captain John Backer and Lincoln Police Assistant Chief Jason Stille about the addition of LPD SWAT team officers inside the stadium.
2025-09-1305 minTom's TalkBig Brothers Big Sisters of the MidlandsBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands recently kicked off an urgent and ambitious recruitment campaign. This week Tom Stanton talks with Marketing Director Emma Beebe about the “60 Men in 60 Days" campaign, Which addresses the growing need for male mentors in Lincoln and other communities.
2025-09-0605 minTom's TalkPinnacle Bank ArenaDuring the recent AVCA volleyball event at the Pinnacle Bank Arena, fans got to see the debut of a brand new scoreboard and experience better Wi-Fi connection. This week Tom Stanton talks with PBA General Manager Tim Savona about those enhancements and other additions that will greatly improve the overall fan experience.
2025-08-3005 minTom's TalkSoutheast Community College Welding Technology CenterSoutheast Community College in Lincoln is now home to the largest welding technology center in the country and is expected to draw students from across the country. This week Tom Stanton talks with two men who attended the recent grand opening ceremony about the impact this $33 million, state-of-the- art facility will have on Lincoln and the state of Nebraska.
2025-08-2305 minTom's TalkCornhusker Marching BandHusker football players aren't the only ones preparing to take the field at Memorial Stadium this year. This week Tom Stanton talks with longtime Cornhusker Marching Band director Tony Falcone about the new Westbrook Music Building and preparations for their annual exhibition at the stadium on August 22nd.
2025-08-1605 minTom's TalkSouthwood Lutheran ChurchSince 2011 Southwood Lutheran Church in south Lincoln has been growing vegetables in a 7,000 square foot garden near 40th and Yankee Hill Road to help support the Food Bank of Lincoln. This week Tom Stanton talks with Mission Director Malissa Pauling about the work that goes into planting, maintaining and harvesting the garden.
2025-08-0905 minTom's TalkNew Airline at Lincoln AirportThis past week Lincoln Airport officials announced that LNK was getting a new airline. Breeze Airways will begin nonstop service from Lincoln to Orlando International Airport on December 10. This week Tom Stanton talks with two men who were instrumental in making this project a reality.
2025-08-0205 minTom's TalkNebraska Task Force One45 members of Nebraska Task Force One returned home to Lincoln after spending 14 days in flood-ravaged areas of central Texas. This week Tom Stanton talks to a few of those members about their experiences, including grueling searches along the Guadalupe River in scorching heat.
2025-07-2605 minTom's TalkYouth World Cup CelebrationLincoln will soon be hosting a unique soccer event that brings together the city’s diverse communities for an evening of sport and fellowship. This week Tom Stanton talks with two people who are involved in the first annual Youth World Cup Celebration on July 23.
2025-07-1905 minTom's TalkClyde Malone Community CenterIt'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.
2025-07-0505 minTom's TalkFourth of July InjuriesWe 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.
2025-06-2805 minTom's TalkLincoln Police RecruitsThis 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.
2025-06-2105 minTom's TalkSleep in Heavenly PeaceLast 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.
2025-06-1405 minTom's TalkBoosting Youth FitnessA 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.
2025-06-0705 minTom's TalkGive to Lincoln DayThis 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.
2025-05-3105 minTom's TalkSpecial Olympics Torch RunThe 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.
2025-05-2405 minTom's TalkCell Phone "DND" TechnologyLast 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.
2025-05-1705 minTom's TalkBraveBe Child Advocacy CenterThe 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.
2025-05-1005 minTom's TalkREAL IDThe 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.
2025-05-0305 minTom's TalkVolunteer Storm SpottersIt has been a year since the Arbor Day tornadoes tore across southeast Nebraska, including Lincoln and Lancaster County. This week Tom Stanton takes a look back at the role volunteer storm spotters played in keeping the community safe.
2025-04-2605 minTom's TalkNational Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekThis past week the important work off Lincoln's 911 dispatchers was celebrated as Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird issued a proclamation marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. KLIN's Tom Stanton attended the event and talked with the people who are hidden heroes during emergencies.
2025-04-1905 minTom's TalkCarfentanil ConcernsThis past week the Omaha Police identified the presence of a new drug that has made its way into the metro area. Carfentanil is a highly potent synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent that fentanyl. This week Tom Stanton talks with the DEA's Emily Murray, about the concerns this drug poses to Nebraskans.
2025-04-1205 minTom's TalkThe Day Without Shoes CampaignThe Day Without Shoes Campaign is off and running for its 15th year. This week Tom Stanton talks with Barry Lockard with Cornhusker Bank and Pastor Tom Barber with People's City Mission about the effort to collect pairs of shoes for the homeless and families struggling to make ends meet and how Lincoln residents can help.
2025-04-0505 minTom's TalkLincoln Little Food PantriesThe high cost of food has made it difficult for volunteers to keep the dozens of Little Food Pantries across Lincoln stocked. This week Tom Stanton talks with Michael Reinmiller, who built the first LFP several years ago, about the struggles they are facing and the need for more volunteers to help them support needy families.
2025-03-2905 minTom's TalkLPD/LSO/Lancaster County Jail Citizens Academy12 men and women in Lincoln are getting a behind the scenes look this spring at what it's like to be a law enforcement officer. This week Tom Stanton gives you an inside look at the combined LPD/LSO/Lancaster County Jail Citizens Academy with LPD Officer Jason Hellmuth.
2025-03-2205 minTom's TalkNational Poison Prevention WeekMarch 17 marks the beginning of Poison Prevention Week. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jen Rohda with the Nebraska Poison Center about steps you can take at home to prevent poisonings and the hotline that's available in case you encounter an emergency.
2025-03-1505 minTom's TalkSandhills Global Youth ComplexThe sounds of play ball will be heard for the first time next month as the Sandhills Global Youth Complex near 1st and Cornhusker officially opens. This week Tom Stanton gets a behind the scenes look at the $27 million facility from director Joe Fagler.
2025-03-0805 minTom's TalkProblem Gambling Awareness MonthMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and this week Tom Stanton talks with Mike Sciandra, Education and Outreach Coordinator at Choices Treatment Center in Lincoln, about help that is available for anyone who has a problem with gambling and the goals for this month long campaign.
2025-03-0104 minTom's TalkOrgan DonationNebraska Medical Center set a record for organ transplants in 2024, benefiting recipients here in Nebraska and across the country. This week Tom Stanton talks with Chief of Transplantation Dr. Alan Langnas and the mother of an 11-year-old Texas girl about the importance of organ donation.
2025-02-2205 minTom's TalkThe People's City MissionThe People’s City Mission is bursting at the seams as hundreds of homeless people seek shelter during this extreme cold spell. This week Tom Stanton talks to Pastor Tom Barber, CEO of the mission, about the challenges they face in housing and feeding so many men, women and children.
2025-02-1505 minTom's TalkGlow Big RedHusker Nation will be coming together for UNL's annual day of giving 24-hour online giving event to raise money for critical causes and needs that touch every corner of the university. This week Tom Stanton talks with NU Foundation Communications Director Connie White about "Glow Big Red."
2025-02-0805 minTom's TalkLFR Fire Station 8 Grand OpeningThis past week city officials celebrated the grand opening of the new Fire Station 8 at 17th and Van Dorn. This week Tom Stanton talks with LFR representatives and a community leader about the importance of this new 16,000 square foot facility.
2025-02-0305 minTom's TalkMemories of "Mr. Baseball" Bob UeckerThe man who was known as "Mr. Baseball" died last week from cancer at the age of 90. This week Tom Stanton talks with former Husker Radio Network broadcaster Lane Grindel about the loss of Bob Uecker. The two were radio broadcast partners with Milwaukee Brewers for the past nine years.
2025-01-2505 minTom's Talk100 Million Meals for Feeding AmericaThe Food Bank of Lincoln recently received nearly $250,000 from Hy-Vee through the 100 Million Meals for Feeding America campaign. This week Tom Stanton Talks with the Food Bank's Jason Pauling about how the money will be used to feed hungry families in southeast Nebraska.
2025-01-1805 minTom's TalkHabitat for Humanity LincolnThe death of former President Jimmy Carter has helped put the spotlight on his passion for humanitarian work, including decades of service with Habitat for Humanity. This week Tom Stanton talks with Shay Homeyer, executive director for the Lincoln Chapter about the legacy President Carter leaves behind and local efforts to carry on his mission.
2025-01-1105 minTom's TalkRandom Acts of Kindness CampaignThis week Tom Stanton takes a look back at a holiday program that brought a lot of joy to 50 randomly selected needy families in Lincoln. Tom talks with representatives from Lincoln Police and the Clyde Malone Center about their fourth annual Random Acts of Kindness Campaign.
2025-01-0605 minTom's TalkSanta Visits Bryan Health's Neonatal ICUThis past week Christmas came early to Bryan Health's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Santa Claus stopped by to visit families who will be spending their holidays in the hospital and Tom Stanton went along and spoke to Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.
2024-12-2105 minTom's TalkCenterpointe Street Outreach TeamThe plunging temperatures present a dangerous situation for those who are homeless in Lincoln. This week Tom Stanton talks to Savannah Heflin with the Centerpointe Street Outreach Team about efforts to keep homeless individuals safe during the extreme cold.
2024-12-1405 minTom's TalkLincoln Bike KitchenIt has been a record breaking year at the Lincoln Bike Kitchen. This week KLIN's Tom Stanton talks with executive director Shari Shanks about the non-profit's work to collect old bicycles, make repairs and then donate them to adults and children in need in the community.
2024-12-0905 minTom's TalkLincoln Salvation Army's Tree of Lights CampaignThe Lincoln Salvation Army's Tree of Lights campaign is off and running. The goal is to raise $650,000 by December 24th. This week Tom Stanton talks with Captain Kelsey Moreno about how your red kettle and online donations help neighbors in need.
2024-11-3005 minTom's TalkLincoln Arts CouncilFor 56 years the Lincoln Arts Council has sponsored a number of programs in the community, but due to financial challenges the decision was made to suspect operations at the end of October. This week Tom Stanton talks with Board member Robert Goldberg about those challenges and efforts to reorganize the Arts Council.
2024-11-2505 minTom's TalkEasing Thanksgiving TensionsThanksgiving is just days away and the recent presidential election may cause some tensions among families at the Thanksgiving dinner table. This week Tom Stanton talks with Dr. Stacy Waldron, a licensed psychologist at Bryan Health about how to keep the peace as we fill our plates.
2024-11-1805 minTom's TalkCommunity Action's Gathering PlaceA Lincoln soup kitchen has been breaking records in the past year as more people come to them for food. This week Tom Stanton talks with Lisa Janssen, program administrator for Community Action's Gathering Place, about their efforts to feed needy people and a special fundraising effort that’s underway.
2024-11-0405 minTom's TalkSleep In Heavenly PeaceA new Lincoln non-profit is addressing a problem that most people aren't aware of. This week Tom Stanton talks with Connie Hilligoss, Development Director for Sleep In Heavenly Peace, about their mission to build beds for nearly 8,000 kids who don’t have one.
2024-10-2805 minTom's TalkHealth Director Pat LopezA woman who became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic is retiring at the end of October. This week Tom Stanton talks to Health Director Pat Lopez about her career in public health and how she and her team guided the community through the many challenges of the pandemic.
2024-10-2105 minTom's TalkNebraska Missing Person's DayFamilies of missing Nebraskans will gather in Lincoln on October 17 to launch the first annual “Nebraska Missing Person’s Day.” This week Tom Stanton talks with Jannel Rap, sister of a missing Lincoln woman, about the about the upcoming public event.
2024-10-1405 minTom's TalkPink Patch ProjectOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Lincoln Police Department has launched the ‘Pink Patch Project’. This week Tom Stanton brings you details of the new effort to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer treatment in Lincoln.
2024-10-0405 minTom's TalkFBI Take a Beat CampaignThe FBI has launched of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the frauds and scams. KLIN's Tom Stanton talks with Eugene Kowell, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Omaha field office, about the Take A Beat campaign.
2024-09-2805 minTom's TalkBryan Health Pregnancy AppExpecting parents in Lincoln now have a new tool to help them navigate their pregnancy and the first year of their baby's life. This week Tom Stanton talks with Alexa Lewis with Bryan Health about a new app that provides 24/7 access to information and support tools.
2024-09-2105 minTom's TalkClyde Malone Community CenterGround was broken this past week on a new 55,000 square foot Clyde Malone Community Center near 22nd and U Street. This week KLIN's Tom Stanton talks to CEO and executive director John Goodwin about the facility and how it will help them carry out their mission of eliminating multigenerational poverty.
2024-09-1405 minTom's TalkRoca Berry FarmPreparations are being made at the Roca Berry Farm for this year’s Fall Festival. This week Tom Stanton talks to long time employee Jeff Knopik about what’s new at the farm this year, how the pumpkin crop is looking and the return of the Roca Merry Farm in December.
2024-09-0905 minTom's TalkLincoln Police and FBI 30 x 30 Recruitment EventLincoln Police and the FBI are teaming up for the 30 x 30 recruitment event in Lincoln. It's a national pledge where the goal is to increase the number of women serving in recruit academies to 30 percent by 2030. This week Tom Stanton takes you inside the initiative and upcoming recruitment event.
2024-08-3005 minTom's TalkDomesti-PupsFor more than two decades the Lincoln non-profit Domesti-Pups has been providing service dogs for people with disabilities. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jo Stutheit, vice president of the Domesti-Pups Board of Directors, about how the dogs are trained, the volunteers that make their program a success and their upcoming move to a new facility.
2024-07-2204 minTom's TalkTactical Flight Officers ProgramA new program that puts more eyes in the sky is helping local law enforcement agencies on the ground respond more quickly to critical incidents, including pursuits and missing persons cases. This week Tom Stanton takes you inside the Tactical Flight Officers Program.
2024-06-2405 minTom's TalkMahoney Park All-Inclusive PlaygroundConstruction will begin soon on the City's first all-inclusive playground at Mahoney Park. This week Tom Stanton talks with Assistant Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director JJ Yost about the partnerships that led to the creation of the playground and the features that will allow everyone to play regardless of age or ability.
2024-06-1004 minTom's TalkFoundation for Lincoln Public SchoolsA recent $19,000 donation from several local Masonic organizations is helping put a dent in school lunch debt for needy LPS elementary students. This week Tom Stanton talks to the donation organizer and the president of the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools about the impact it is having for struggling families.
2024-06-0304 minTom's TalkSkin Cancer Awareness MonthSummer is the season of picnics, BBQs, family reunions and graduation parties. It's also the time of year when dermatologists sound the alarm about skin cancer. This week Tom Stanton talks with Dr. Gina Weir with Dermatology Associates of Lincoln about warning signs of skin cancer and the best ways to protect your skin from the sun.
2024-05-2505 min
Tom's TalkTornado Relief Assistance with Pork's DoneA Lincoln Food truck operator was among the many people who went to Elkhorn following the Arbor Day tornadoes to provide comfort to residents who were impacted and the volunteers that showed up to help. This week Tom Stanton talks with Toby Antonson, owner of Pork's End BBQ, about his three day mission and some of the challenges he faced
2024-05-1304 minTom's TalkKeeping People Safe During Arbor Day TornadosWhen tornadoes touched down in Lancaster County on Arbor Day, there was a lot of damage, but no deaths and only a few minor injuries. This week Tom Stanton talks with three men who played a vital role in keeping residents safe that afternoon.
2024-05-0604 minTom's TalkJohn Mabry, Food Bank of LincolnIt's estimated that one in eight Lincoln Public Schools students don't get enough food to eat on a daily basis. This week Tom Stanton talks with John Mabry with the Food Bank of Lincoln about their efforts to make sure every child is well fed and ready to learn and the programs they offer to provide meals to kids and their families during the summer months.
2024-04-2905 minTom's TalkKatie Patrick, Catholic Social Services of Southern NebraskaA Lincoln non-profit is experiencing a critical shortage of used furniture that they distribute to people in need. This week Tom Stanton talks to Katie Patrick, executive director of Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska, about the services they provide and how Lincoln residents can help them with their furniture drive.
2024-04-2204 minTom's TalkSteve BealA man who spent four decades with the Lancaster County Health Department recently called it a career. Steve Beal spent the last 12 of those years as Animal Control Manager. This week Tom Stanton talks to Beal about some of the changes and challenges he's seen and new technology that allows animal control officers to do their jobs more efficiently and safely.
2024-04-1505 minTom's TalkApril Sampson Cancer CenterThe new state-of-the-art April Sampson Cancer Center in south Lincoln recently opened its doors. The $45 million facility is partnership between Bryan Health and Cancer Specialists of Nebraska. This week Tom Stanton talks with two of the people who were involved in the development of the new center.
2024-04-0804 minTom's TalkJason Orth, Campbell's NurseriesSpring has sprung and Lincoln residents are turning their attention to gardening season. This week Tom Stanton talks with Jason Orth of Campbell's Nurseries in Lincoln. He shares ways you can explore your own creativity and provide you with the tools and knowledge to make your project a success.
2024-04-0104 minTom's TalkBecky Kern, NWS Warning Coordination MeteorologistThe month of March marks the start of severe weather season in Nebraska. This week Tom Stanton talks with Becky Kern, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley about preparations people take before storms roll in, the difference between watches and warning and where to seek shelter during a tornado.
2024-03-1805 minTom's TalkBrian Ortner, AAA NebraskaNebraskans are ready to say goodbye to winter and are busy booking spring and summer vacations. This week Tom Stanton talks to Brian Ortner with AAA Nebraska about where people are going and what the popular spots are. He also provides some advice for booking a trip.
2024-03-1105 minTom's TalkCrime StoppersCrime Stoppers has been helping Lincoln Police solve crimes through anonymous tips since the1980's. This week Tom Stanton talks with LPD Forensic Video Technician Jared Minary about how the Crime Stoppers process works, including how to make a tip, how they are processed and how reward amounts are determined
2024-03-0405 minTom's TalkChad Lay, Lincoln Airport AuthorityA year after phase one of a $56 million dollar expansion was completed at Lincoln Airport, work is underway on the second phase of construction. This week Tom Stanton talks with Chad Lay, director of planning and development for the Lincoln Airport Authority, about the new improvements travelers will see.
2024-02-2604 minTom's TalkIRS Spokesman Christopher MillerThe tax filing season is now underway and this week Tom Stanton talks with IRS spokesman Christopher Miller about some of the new and expanded tools and resources to make the ax filing process less stressful.
2024-02-1204 minTom's TalkDeMoine AdamsFormer Husker football player DeMoine Adams is enjoying a second chance at life after collapsing at his home on January 13. This week Tom Stanton talks to Adams, his wife and the 911 dispatcher who gave her CPR instructions. DeMoine and Fara recently went to the 911 dispatch center thank the man who's calm voice helped her keep her husband alive until paramedics arrived.
2024-01-3005 minTom's TalkLincoln Fire and RescueFor the last seven years Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews have been using specialized oxygen masks to save the lives of cats and dogs that are trapped in a burning house. LFR Captain Mike Buehrer came up with the idea and talks with Tom Stanton this week about the support he received to make these life-saving tools a reality and the satisfaction they get when they are able to save animals and reunite them with their owners.
2024-01-2205 minTom's TalkFormer President of the International Parrothead Fan ClubLast year the music world lost a light with the death of Jimmy Buffett. This week Tom Stanton talks with a Lincoln man who is one of Buffett's loyal fans. Jimmy Pattovina also served as president of the International Parrothead Fan Club in 2008 and 2009. Pattovina shares memories of meeting Jimmy Buffett, what his music means to him and the shock he felt when Buffett died last September.
2024-01-1505 minTom's TalkLancaster County Election CommissionerIn four months Nebraskans will be casting their ballots in the statewide primary. At the Lancaster County Election Commissioners office preparations are ramping up for the May primary and the November general election. This week Tom Stanton talks to election commissioner Todd Wiltgen about the need for residents to step up and become an election day poll worker and the process for becoming one.
2024-01-0805 minTom's TalkNew Year FitnessAs we ring in 2024, many people will be vowing to lose weight and get into shape in the new year. This week Tom Stanton sits down with Matthew Kean, Fitness Manager for the Genesis Health Club at Gateway Mall, to talk about setting realistic goals so you don't give up on your New Year's resolution.
2024-01-0204 minTom's TalkLittle Free PantriesOver the past five years a Lincoln man's idea to help feed needy people has turned into a network of little food pantries all across the city. This week Tom Stanton talks to Michael Reinmiller about his vision behind the free pantry program, the generosity of others to keep them stocked and how Lincoln residents can get involved.
2023-11-2005 minTom's TalkWarhorse CasinoIt has been just over a year since Warhorse Casino in Lincoln opened it's doors. This week, Tom Stanton takes you inside the temporary casino and talks with Lynn McNally with Nebraska Horsemen about the first year of operations, some of the challenges they’ve faced and the future plans to turn Warhorse into a destination casino.
2023-11-0605 minTom's TalkHome Heating CostsThere's good news for homeowners as we head toward winter.
Brandy Johnson with Black Hills Energy says customers can anticipate lower energy prices ahead of this year's heating season. Johnson talks with Tom Stanton about how much customers can expect to save and shares some other money saving energy tips.
2023-10-2305 minTom's TalkYour Blood After DonationTom Stanton talks with Nebraska Community Blood Bank officials about the process that takes place after someone donates a pint of blood.
2023-10-0905 minTom's TalkNebraska Task Force 1The head of the Lincoln based Nebraska Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team sits down with Tom Stanton to talk about how they prepare for responding to the scene of a disaster, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and building collapses.
2023-10-0204 minTom's TalkLTU Hurricane ReliefLincoln Transportation and Utilities crews were sent to Florida in late August to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Idalia. Tom Stanton talked with LTU veteran Traid Rader about what they encountered and the pride they have in helping people in another state get their power back on.
2023-09-2505 minTom's TalkSuicide Awareness and Prevention MonthAs part of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, Tom Stanton talked with LPD Officer Doug Headlee, who is Mental Health Response Coordinator for the department.
Headlee talked about how the department handles people they encounter who have mental health issues and shared some suicide warning signs and the resources that are available to people in need of help.
2023-09-2205 minTom's TalkPermitless Concealed CarryTom Stanton sat down with Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner and LPD to talk about the constitutional carry law that went into effect in early September.
The law allows Nebraskans 21 years of age or older to carry a firearm concealed from view without obtaining a permit or taking a safety class. Wagner shared his thoughts on how the new law would impact Lancaster County.
2023-09-2204 min
Reach Your Full Potential – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 minMake a Difference! – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 minBe Your Best Self – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 minTell Your Story – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 minCareer and Job transition – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 minShow Notes – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 minStick to Your Principles – The Mentors Radio325. TV News Pioneer Peggy Stanton on her career, journalism and more
In this episode, The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie talks with Peggy Stanton, ABC-TV’s first woman news correspondent in Washington D.C., about her pioneering journey into journalism at a time when very few women were in the field. What attracted her to a career in journalism? Peggy shares some highlights of her experiences as an ABC news correspondent in D.C. and more. She also talks about principles of good journalism. Her storied world experiences include politicians and celebrities such as Lyndon Johnson, Fidel Castro, Julia Andrews, Saint Pope John Paul II, Salvador Dali and more. Focused on...
2023-06-1743 min