‘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.
Community leader steps up to the plate
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The first annual Urban Leadership Symposium was held Saturday at Benson High School. Omaha area students took part in several workshops to help foster leadership skills.
Read MoreOmaha to explore new crime tackling measures
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle announced a new set of recommendations today to tackle gun violence in Omaha.
Read MoreCity presents united front against violence
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The city, Omaha Police Department and community groups presented a united front at OPD headquarters today. The message: let’s work together to tackle violence.
Read MoreLocal leaders urged to make poverty a priority
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Omaha has one of the highest rates of black poverty in the nation. A national speaker on the issue, Tavis Smiley, stopped by Omaha last week, and urged leaders of the city to make poverty a priority.
Read More15-year vision for North Omaha revealed
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Many people who live in some of the poorest areas of Omaha face challenges finding good-paying jobs or access to a quality education. But one community group hopes to reverse this trend.
Read More“Peace on the Streets” of Omaha
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – The summer months in Omaha bring warm temperatures, sunny days, and, often, more violence around the city. One community organization wants to make sure this summer is safe for everyone.
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