‘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.
Where does Omaha stand after 15 years of EPA cleanup?
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – It’s been 15 years since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started clean-up work at the Omaha Lead Superfund Site. What caused the largest lead contamination site in U.S. History? KVNO takes a look at happened, the work still being done by the EPA and when it could be finished.
Read MorePhysician, patient reflect on 1952 polio epidemic
By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE — The World Health Organization has declared the spread of polio as a public health emergency of international concern. Although, an outbreak in the United States seems unlikely, experts say it may be a plane ride away.
Read MoreMamet’s ‘Race’ a No-Brainer for the Playhouse
By Bill Grennan
Omaha, NE — A fast-paced legal drama takes the stage at the Omaha Playhouse.
Read MoreFarmers taking flooding worries to court
By Grant Gerlock
Omaha, NE — The Missouri River burst out of its banks in epic fashion three years ago. The flood covered thousands of acres of land and dredged up old debates about how the river should be run. Now, flooded landowners are suing the Army Corps of Engineers, saying the agency isn’t protecting their land.
Read MoreUNO’s baseball team wins, Gruber shines
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska at Omaha baseball team played a game Tuesday night. The midweek tussle pitted a Summit League member against a Southland Conference team. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott reports on what proved to be a Maverick hit parade.
Read MoreSutton, other Nebraska communities cleaning up from storms
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraskans are cleaning up from a series of powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the state from Hastings to Omaha Sunday.
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