‘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.
Court finds Keystone XL siting law unconstitutional; Bruning to appeal
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Keystone XL pipeline is on hold in Nebraska’s courts. A judge ruled Wednesday the law under which Gov. Dave Heineman approved the pipeline’s route is unconstitutional. Within hours, the attorney general announced an appeal.
Read More“Gnit” an Eclectic and Eccentric Production for The Bluebarn Theatre
By Ben Rasmussen
Omaha, NE — Action, adventure, and introspection are on tap in a new comedy onstage at The Bluebarn Theatre.
Read MoreHistoric preservation, property taxes, water projects discussed in unicam
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Historic preservation, property tax relief and water projects highlighted discussion in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.
Read MoreNebraska immigrants transition to new lives
By Ryan Robertson
Omaha, NE — Nebraska’s immigrant population is increasing. According to the most recent census data, foreign-born people calling Nebraska home make up about six percent of the state’s total population. But what types of services are available to help transition these immigrants into residents?
Read MoreIncome tax cuts; moving Grand Island vets home discussed in legislature
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska lawmakers wrestled with changing the state’s income tax, requiring legislative approval of moving state facilities like veterans’ homes, and moved toward giving veterans a tuition tax break Thursday.
Read MoreFarmers worry about sharing big data
By Grant Gerlock
Omaha, NE — When it comes to keeping data secure, farmers are worried about some of the same issues as the rest of us. Precision data from the farm could help drive new levels of productivity, but farmers have to decide just how much they want to share.
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