‘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.
Governor vetoes $65 million from budget
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman Saturday vetoed $65 million from the budget passed by the Legislature. Fred Knapp has the details in this legislative update.
Read MoreQ&A: UNO men’s soccer coach Jason Mims
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University Of Nebraska at Omaha men’s’ soccer team has been making the rounds this spring. KVNO sat down with UNO’s head coach – Jason Mims recently, to discuss the team’s development this spring.
Read MoreThursday’s Unicameral session brings tax changes
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature passed bills Thursday dealing with everything from state parks to industrial hemp. Bills passed include tax measures, at least one of which could have major long-term consequences:
Read MoreDo gun amnesty programs work?
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE — The Omaha Police Department held a gun amnesty day recently. How did OPD fare? Was it successful? KVNO takes a closer look at gun amnesty programs and their effectiveness.
Read More“Historic” horse racing nears finish line; ACLU threatens prison lawsuit
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Nebraska Legislature took another half-step Tuesday toward putting the question of expanded gambling before voters this November. And ACLU Nebraska threatened a lawsuit challenging overcrowding in the state’s prisons.
Read MoreRangbrook’s Potter Taking Her Show on the Road.
By Ben Rasmussen
Omaha, NE — An Omaha non-profit is taking its musical message to the rest of the State.
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