‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Part 5: Transformation Project
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Growing up in poverty is one of the most significant indicators that a person will end up in some kind of “system†– the welfare system or the criminal justice system – in their lifetime. Today you’ll meet a prisoner who says his experience only made him more determined to succeed.
Read MoreVoices in Poverty: Gangs & Guns
By Angel Martin
First Place Winner, Series, Northwest Broadcast News Association
Omaha, NE – As part of the series, Voices in Poverty, Angel Martin takes a closer look at gangs and guns in the city, and the so-called “hood life.â€
Read MorePart 3: Mentoring
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – High school dropout rates in Nebraska have dropped to their lowest levels in more than 10 years. And the state has one of the highest graduation rates in the country according to several reports.
Read MorePart 2: Childcare
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – More and more studies show the first few years in a child’s life are crucial to their development. Each day as they grow and learn, their brains soak up information and stimuli like a sponge.
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