Busy day for state legislature
Lincoln, NE – Cities in Nebraska won’t lose their ability to raise sales taxes; a key senator has all but given up on expanding Medicaid this year, and there’s trouble with beer trucks in Whiteclay.
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UNO Baseball team claims schools first Division-I conference title
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha baseball team made waves this weekend, winning the school’s first Division-I conference Championship.
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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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UNO Baseball team claims schools first Division-I conference title
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha baseball team made waves this weekend, winning the school’s first Division-I conference Championship.
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Read MoreEducator working above and beyond his call of duty
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – For most teachers the front line is the classroom, but a lack of resources prevents them from meeting the needs of every student. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott had a chance to sit down with one local educator going the extra mile in helping area students succeed.
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Read MoreCommunity leader steps up to the plate
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The first annual Urban Leadership Symposium was held Saturday at Benson High School. Omaha area students took part in several workshops to help foster leadership skills.
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Read MoreLindley says team taking it ‘one game at a time’
By Brandon McDermott
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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Read MoreAnalyst warns of entended drought
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Even after a couple winter storms made their way over the central part of the country, Nebraska and much of the Midwest is still classified under an exceptional drought.
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Read MoreWeekly Maverick sports round-up
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Omaha sports teams are back after an extended holiday break, with plenty on tap for the coming week. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott has the latest on Maverick hockey and basketball news.
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