‘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.
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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