‘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.
New senator profile: Jim Smith
By Perry Stoner
Lincoln, NE – There will be six new senators when the Nebraska Legislature reconvenes January 5. Two are from the greater Omaha metro area: Democrat Burke Harr and Republican Jim Smith of Papillion.
Read MoreCyber-bullying: A tech-age problem
By Mike Tobias
Experts say there’s a new kind of bully: one that attacks teens through Facebook pages, text messages and other technologies.
Read MoreNew senator profile: Burke Harr
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – There will be six new senators when the Nebraska Legislature reconvenes January 5. Two are from the greater Omaha metro area, the first in this profile series is Democrat Burke Harr of Omaha.
Read MoreJudiciary pursues reform with budget cuts
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Ten percent budget cuts. That’s what every committee in the Nebraska Legislature was required to come up with, to help the state plug an almost $1 billion budget shortfall next year.
Read MoreOmaha’s Kwanzaa kicks off with somber message
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Many African Americans across America are celebrating Kwanzaa this month. Locally, the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation kicked off their Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 27, but this year, the group presented a less celebratory program.
Read MoreRepublican River conservation plan sparks controversy
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Residents of south central Nebraska are being asked to consider a new plan for saving Republican River water.
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