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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Prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The abuse of prescription drugs is at “epidemic” levels in Nebraska and around the country, and some doctors here are calling for better tracking of pain medicine to keep it out of the wrong hands.
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Read MoreUNMC discusses healthcare law post-election
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska Medical Center held a press conference Thursday to discuss its future in the midst of historical healthcare reforms.
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Read MoreNU enters major defense partnership with Stratcom
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska has entered into a major partnership with the Department of Defense and U.S. Strategic Command.
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Read MoreCouncil approves reduced cigarette tax
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The Omaha City Council approved a reduced cigarette tax hike today to help pay for a new multi-million dollar Cancer Center in Omaha.
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Read MoreNU apologizes for confusion over cancer center funds
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken has apologized for any misunderstanding after Gov. Dave Heineman blasted the University for seeking tax dollars from Omaha and Douglas County to build a cancer research center.
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Read MoreLincoln’s Dental Museum shows off historic artifacts
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Thousands upon thousands of dental artifacts are on display in Lincoln this week.
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