‘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.
Omaha Council Pres. Gray: Concrete Contract Handling “Highly Suspect”
By Ryan Robertson
Stern words from Omaha City Council President Ben Gray during Tuesday’s Council meeting; as KVNO’s Ryan Robertson reports, Gray and other Council members were upset with how an emergency concrete contract was…or wasn’t…awarded.
Read MoreOmaha City Council President Ben Gray talks with KVNO News
By Ryan Robertson
Omaha, NE – Last week, the Omaha City Council elected a new council president and vice president. Ben Gray was elected council president by a vote of 4-3. Ryan Robertson of KVNO News sat down with Gray recently, and talked about the new council president’s vision for the next two years.
Read MoreGreat Plains Black History Museum supporters seek inclusion in city budget
By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE — Supporters of the Great Plains Black History Museum in Omaha are hoping that Mayor Jean Stothert doesn’t veto $40,000 in funding for the museum. Leaders of the museum believe it’s time for the city to begin supporting the mission of the cultural attraction.
Read MoreOmaha City Council pondering hike in fines for littering
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – A possible boost to fines for littering in Omaha city parks could be on the horizon. This after an incident earlier this year where a park was left littered with loads of trash, following a large family gathering. KVNO attended Tuesday’s city council meeting and filed this report.
Read MoreHundreds pack city hall for gay rights hearing
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha City Councilmembers heard impassioned testimony on a controversial proposal to provide legal protections for Omaha’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Read MoreCouncil readies for gay rights ordinance
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray will introduce a proposal today to expand legal protections to Omaha’s gay, lesbian and transgender community.
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