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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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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Educator 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 MoreWhite Brings Voice Back to Old House
By Bill Grennan
Omaha, NE — Local artist Watie White works together with Habitat for Humanity to restore the voice of an old house.
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Read MoreWrite-in candidate sees opportunity amid scandal
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE- A write-in candidate is hoping Brenda Council’s recent acknowledgment of gambling with campaign funds presents a window of opportunity for her long-shot candidacy.
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Read More“Carver Bank” project finds potential in North Omaha “gems”
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – In the final installment of our series on the growing arts scene in North Omaha, we take a look at a renovation project that’s off the drawing board, fully funded and officially under construction.
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Read MoreNorth Omaha’s The Union seeks to unite
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – We continue our series on the growing arts scene in North Omaha today with a closer look at a community-based art project planned for the area.
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