‘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.
State plane purchase advances; abortion clinic sign proposal heard
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature took a step toward buying a new state airplane Thursday. Meanwhile the Judiciary Committee heard arguments about requiring clinics to post signs telling women they can’t be forced to have abortions.
Read MoreEthics smack down! UNL team in national philosophy competition
By Bill Kelly
Omaha, NE — Is it possible to make a contest based on debate over the great ethical dilemmas of our time? Yes, a team from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will compete in the Ethics Bowl later this week.
Read MoreFire ravages UNO dormitory
By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE– A dormitory at the University of Nebraska at Omaha caught fire this afternoon. One student recounts his reaction to finding out his apartment building had caught fire.
Read MoreKeystone XL pipeline opponents celebrate recent victory
By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE– With Judge Stephanie Stacy’s recent ruling stalling plans for the Keystone XL pipeline in Nebraska, land owners and others against TransCanada gathered to celebrate their recent victory and ponder what’s next.
Read More2014 Farm Bill brings changes, cuts
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE — The 2014 Farm Bill was finally signed into law recently. The bill includes cuts to food stamps and changes to direct payments to farm producers. How does this bill differ from the 2008 version?
Read MoreBan on mountain lion hunting advances; income tax indexing to be debated
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature moved Friday toward banning mountain lion hunting, and helping people who need legal guardians. Meanwhile, a committee recommended tax changes that could leave more money in taxpayers pockets in the future.
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