Some races still too close to call, but GOP gains at the Capitol
Lincoln, NE – Some races are still too close to call in the Nebraska Legislature, but it appears the GOP has made some gains to its majority.
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‘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.
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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.
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“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.
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Election questions?
Omaha, NE – How did Omaha drum up 60+ points for Republican Congressman Lee Terry after swinging left for President Obama just two years ago? And after sweeping easily to victory, will Dave Heineman dump his Governor’s seat for a Senate bid in 2012? KVNO News Director Robyn Wisch analyzed Tuesday’s election night results with UNO Political Science Professor Paul Landow.
Read MoreTerry wins seventh term in Congress
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Omaha, NE – Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District followed the national trend with a solid Republican win. Incumbent Lee Terry successfully gained his 7th term in the U.S. House, beating Democratic challenger Tom White.
Read MoreTom White concedes after weaker-than-expected showing
Omaha, NE – After dozens of television ads and hundreds of thousands of dollars, Omahans have turned back the Democratic challenger for the U.S. House.
Read MoreHeineman poised to be longest running NE Gov.
Lincoln, NE – Governor Dave Heineman promised to continue emphasizing education and jobs, even as state government tightens its belt, after he swept to re-election Tuesday.
Read MoreNebraska keeps State Treasurer office
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Lincoln, NE – The proposed cost-saving measure to abolish the Nebraska’s State Treasurer’s office in 2015 failed to pass with almost 67% voting down the measure, as of 11:30pm Tuesday night. Republican Don Stenberg won the seat for the next term, and said he still hopes his office can save the state money.
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