‘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.
Heineman announces plan to re-examine polling site cuts
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – Gov. Heineman has asked Secretary of State John Gale to take another look at Douglas County Election Commissioner Dave Phipps’ controversial decision to close down nearly half the voting precincts in Douglas county.
Read MoreCapitol: Shadow-boxing continues over tax cut
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – There was more shadow-boxing over the budget in the Legislature Monday. But the main battle, over a shrinking tax cut proposal, remains to be fought.
Read MoreRevenue forecast sets stage for big choices
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The final forecast for state tax revenues before the Legislature makes some big budget decisions was finalized Friday. And while the numbers remain unchanged, that sets the stage for some important choices in the coming weeks.
Read MoreGov calls for tax cuts in state address
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – In his State of the State speech Thursday, Gov. Dave Heineman proposed cutting taxes, casting his proposal as relief for the middle class instead of more spending for special interest groups. But not everyone sees it that way.
Read MoreWhat’s on tap at the Capitol for 2012?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature begins its 2012 regular session tomorrow, with a major focus expected to be the state’s controversial child welfare reform.
Read MoreOmaha receives funding help for sewer overhaul
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha received a bit of help Wednesday to pay for a massive sewer overhaul project.
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