Pet Owners in Difficult Times Receive Relief
OMAHA – Although the process of adopting pets is a little slower than normal right now, people are still seeking to fill gaps of affection left by the lack of socialization.
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.
Durham Presents ‘The Jim Henson Exhibition’
Going on now at the Durham Museum, a tribute to one of the world’s greatest puppeteers. The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited explores Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work for film and television and his transformative impact on popular culture.
Juvenile Justice Advocate Reflects On Forty Years Of Changes In The System
By Bill Kelly
Seward, NE — County Court Judge Gerald Rouse reflects on more than four decades of changes in the legal system that deals with children in trouble with the law and families in crisis.
Read MoreLegislature ‘asserted its independence’ in 2012 session
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature finished its session last week, and the effects of their actions on everything from child welfare to taxes will be felt in the coming months and years.
Read MoreLawmakers override veto on social service payments
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Legislature overrode Gov. Dave Heineman’s veto of payments to social service agencies who went unpaid during child welfare privatization.
Read MoreLawmakers wrestle with tax cuts, pipeline, and Medicaid
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Debate began on a new tax cut proposal, a new amendment affecting the Keystone XL pipeline was unveiled, and senators argued over Medicaid services for children in the Legislature Tuesday.
Read MoreCapitol: Lawmakers advance funding for University projects
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Legislature gave first-round approval to proposed changes in the state budget today, as sniping continued over whether a tax cut could fit into it.
Read MoreNational group takes aim at Nebraska child welfare
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – A national advocacy group took aim at Nebraska’s child welfare system today.
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