‘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.
Nebraska governor signs autism coverage bill
By Ja'Nel Johnson
Omaha, NE — A new bill will give children and young adults on the autism spectrum health insurance coverage until the age of 21. The plan includes screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Read MoreGovernor vetoes $65 million from budget
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman Saturday vetoed $65 million from the budget passed by the Legislature. Fred Knapp has the details in this legislative update.
Read MoreQ&A: Paul Landow talks 2014 GOP primary candidates for governor
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – With less than two months to go before the Republican primary, the race for Nebraska’s Governor is heating up.
Read MoreCourt finds Keystone XL siting law unconstitutional; Bruning to appeal
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — The Keystone XL pipeline is on hold in Nebraska’s courts. A judge ruled Wednesday the law under which Gov. Dave Heineman approved the pipeline’s route is unconstitutional. Within hours, the attorney general announced an appeal.
Read MoreNebraska legislators pushing for wind energy
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Over the past five years, there have been more than a handful of proposed legislative bills in the Nebraska Legislature to help take advantage of the state’s potential for wind energy. With the rise of coal prices and other states benefiting from wind power, this pressure may increase.
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