New Nurses at Nebraska Medicine
OMAHA – In times of a pandemic two nurse managers at Nebraska Medicine attempt to fill high-demand work spaces. Lack of workforce and all the extra work continues to generate demand for help
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.
‘Virtual Classical Concert and Art Tour of the World’ Airs Tonight
Omaha, NE—In these strange times, many organizations have had to rethink how they engage with the public. Some outside of the box thinking along with the internet and streaming services have made for some unique opportunities. Things to do DC is an organization that, before pandemic, curated cultural events in the DC area, like concerts, walking tours, and galas. They are now streaming live music performances for the whole world, featuring classical guitarist Mak Grgic. Greg Bland CEO of Things to do DC.
New Omaha City Ordinance to Fine Negligent Property Owners
By Ryan Robertson
Omaha City Council President Ben Gray praised the work of his fellow Council Members during Tuesday’s council meeting. Members voted unanimously to pass a key ordinance Gray said was one of his long-time priorities.
Read MorePublic Art Projects Attract Crowds to Small Nebraska Towns
By NET News
A secret lies behind a downtown storefront in the small northeast Nebraska town of Lyons
Read MoreReversing the monarch butterfly decline in Nebraska
By Mike Tobias
The population of monarch butterflies has declined so dramatically in recent years that the iconic insect is being considered for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered species list. Efforts are underway to determine the scope of the decline in Nebraska, a stop on the monarch migration route.
Read MoreSeniors set stage for success in ’15 for UNO volleyball
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – In 2011 the University of Nebraska at Omaha athletics moved up from Division-II to Division-I. The move was not easy for all sports – as the once successful volleyball program found itself at a disadvantage against opponents with more scholarships to offer. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke to head coach Rose Shires her answer to this lack of depth: recruiting.
Read MoreOmaha Councilman Festersen Talks Legislative Package/Crime
By Ryan Robertson
Omaha City Council member Pete Festersen talks with KVNO News’ Ryan Robertson about the 2015 legislative package, crime, and his recent trip to Japan.
Read MoreNew push to deal with alcohol in Whiteclay
By Fred Knapp
Another push is underway to address alcohol issues in Whiteclay, a tiny northwest Nebraska village bordering the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Alcohol’s prohibited on the reservation, but alcohol-related problems are widespread. They’re highly visible in Whiteclay, where some Native Americans spend their days drinking outside four stores that sell the equivalent of about 4 million cans of beer a year.
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