We learn about the Gene Leahy Mall in Omaha's downtown. Who was Gene Leahy and why is the mall named after him?
Special thanks to the Douglas County Historical Society for the help with this story.
The Gene Leahy Mall Riverfront
David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.