Death penalty to stay on books at least one more year
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s death penalty law will remain in place for at least another year, as senators who want to repeal it fell short of getting enough votes to overcome a filibuster today/Tuesday. Meanwhile, senators voted to override Gov. Dave Heinemans’ veto of a teachers’ retirement bill.
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Lindley says team taking it ‘one game at a time’
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha women’s basketball team is about to wrap up this season’s schedule. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott caught up with Head Coach Chance Lindley to discuss this season’s results so far.
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A New Play’s Path to Production: Struve’s ‘Recommended Reading for Girls’
Omaha, NE — The Omaha Community Playhouse presents the world premiere of Recommended Reading for Girls by local playwright Ellen Struve.
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OPS students wrap up Les Mis
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – The Omaha Public School district wrapped up its summer musical program last weekend with the production of Les Miserables.
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Read MoreWalmart plans to fill voids in north Omaha
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – A number of noticeable development projects have sprung up in north Omaha since 2008. Now, Walmart is announcing its plans to build a supercenter in the area.
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Read MoreMarching along the voting rights trail
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – An exhibit documenting one of the most famous marches in history is now on display at the Love’s Jazz and Arts Center.
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Read MorePhipps will add 27 polling sites before November
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – The Douglas County Election Commissioner formally announced Wednesday that he plans to add 27 polling sites in Omaha before the November elections.
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Read MoreMissouri poet laureate back in Omaha
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Nearly two dozen people spent their lunch hour with Missouri’s poet laureate this week.
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Read MoreSmall businesses strive for exposure in North Omaha
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Thriving small businesses once lined 24th Street in North Omaha, but today they are few and far between. One non-profit group wants to help turn that situation around.
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