‘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.
Students volunteer their time
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Omaha, NE – Students volunteered their time for “Seven Days of Service” during spring break this year. Braving cold weather, volunteers assisted with projects like Habitat for Humanity.
Read MoreEmotions run high at Regents hearing
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Student-athletes, coaches and alumni packed Varner Hall in Lincoln Friday, for a public hearing before the Regents. Most spoke in opposition to the move, which includes the elimination of two tradition-rich programs at UNO: football and wrestling.
Read MoreUNO alumni take wrestling grievances to Facebook
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The UNO Maverick wrestlers were not ready to concede at the beginning of Friday’s Regents meeting, but the online conversation suggests supporters might be ready to quit.
Read MoreRegents approve UNO’s move to D1
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Lincoln, NE – Live blogging from Friday morning’s NU Board of Regents meeting: the Board unanimously approved UNO’s recommendation to move to Division I, after hours of emotional testimony.
Read MoreSuttle seeks federal assistance for sewer project
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle headed to Washington D.C. this week to request federal funding assistance for Omaha’s mandated sewer separation project. But, so far, the city is picking up the tab alone.
Read MoreLawmakers debate DHHS oversight
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE – Some Nebraska lawmakers say the Department of Health and Human Services needs more flexibility to run its operation. But in debate at the Capitol Wednesday, others argued the complaint-ridden department needs more oversight, not less.
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