‘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.
Spotlight on local composer and guitarist, Andrew Stickman
By Melissa Dundis
STICKMAN: “That’s what I found really interesting about classical; from a rock perspective,..
Friday Faculty Focus: Julie Masters
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – On this week’s episode of Friday Faculty Focus, KVNO’s Brandon McDermott talks to Department Chair of the Department of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Dr. Julie Masters.
Read MoreKeystone XL fight begins again; electrical competition debated
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Pipeline company TransCanada reapplied Thursday for permission to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline across Nebraska.
Read MoreSenators move to break legislative logjam
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE -Nebraska lawmakers moved toward breaking a legislative logjam that’s prevented them from debating everything from schools and taxes to prisons and health care, as senators decided Wednesday to delay any further attempt to change their rules.
Read MoreJedi wisdom, man’s best friend fail to end legislative gridlock
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Despite the invocation of Jedi wisdom and talk of man’s best friend, the Nebraska Legislature continued chasing its tail in a rules debate Tuesday. Meanwhile, senators discussed changing a law aimed at controlling prairie dogs.
Read MoreBudget cuts passed, opioid education campaign launched
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Legislature gave final approval Monday to cutting more than $137 million from the current state budget.
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