‘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.
“No Jail” option gives Nebraska drug courts a role in reducing prison crowding
By Bill Kelly
Omaha, NE– Nebraska’s drug court system no longer wants to be considered an experiment. While debate peaks over what to do about the state’s overcrowded prisons and county jails, local drug courts operating in 11 judicial districts are getting new attention.
Read MoreNew Medicaid expansion proposal heard; electoral vote debate continues
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska needs to expand Medicaid to help low income residents and the state’s economy, supporters told a legislative committee. But Gov. Dave Heineman remains opposed, citing cost concerns.
Read MoreA crowded pack: Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race
By Mike Tobias
Omaha, NE — With no incumbents in either race, there’s a long list of primary election candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in Nebraska this spring. With 11 candidates from various political parties; how does one break free from the pack?
Read MoreChanging Nebraska’s presidential vote; holding back third graders discussed
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The unicameral is debating how Nebraska casts its Electoral College votes for president, and how the state should handle students who fail proficiency tests.
Read MoreTax break on ag repair parts advances; McCook work camp proposal stalls
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature moved toward giving farmers and implement dealers a tax break, but put off acting on a small step to reduce prison overcrowding.
Read MoreDo we need to hunt mountain lions in Nebraska?
By NET News
Omaha, NE — In early January, two hunters killed two of the big cats in the state’s first season there. Hunting these animals has been contentious, even more so now that one state senator is vowing to ban mountain lion hunting in Nebraska.
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