Kristyna Engdahl is an Associate Vice President at Hurrdat, where she contributes to both the Hurrdat ONE and the Hurrdat x Lukas Partners teams. Her work focuses on strategic communication, community storytelling and helping brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways. Through Hurrdat ONE, she supports efforts to rethink how Omaha receives local news and information—aiming to make it more accessible, engaging and community-driven.
Before joining Hurrdat, Kristyna served as Vice President of Communications for the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA), where she was a spokesperson for venues including CHI Health Center, Charles Schwab Field and The RiverFront. She managed public communication for major events and redevelopment milestones like groundbreaking ceremonies and ribbon cuttings.
Kristyna’s background also includes nearly a decade in broadcast journalism, with reporting and anchoring roles at KETV NewsWatch 7 in Omaha and KNOP-TV in North Platte. That experience continues to shape her approach to storytelling, media relations and connecting with the community.
This month, Hurrdat ONE is bringing its most popular podcasts to the stage with the Hurrdat ONE Summer Series — a lineup of live shows featuring familiar voices from across the HD1 network. From community conversations to expert insights, these events invite fans to...
Omaha may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of iconic sports cities — but if you're visiting for the Men’s College World Series, you’ll quickly see why it should be. With a welcoming community, walkable neighborhoods, standout local restaurants,...
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Tailgating at the College World Series is a tradition as big as the games themselves — this guide has everything you need to plan the perfect pregame party in Omaha. From official tailgating rules to fan tips and top spots from locals, here’s how to do CWS tailgating...