‘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.
Death Penalty Methods Evolved Slowly In Nebraska
By Bill Kelly
Lincoln, NE — The new NET News documentary “…until he is dead” explores the history of capital punishment in Nebraska.
Read MoreScheduled execution brings flurry of activity
By Bill Kelly
Lincoln, NE – Michael Ryan, is scheduled to die by lethal injection early next month. It would be a historic first use of the method in the state.
Read MoreCapitol: Death penalty bill put on hold
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Debate on abolishing the death penalty in Nebraska has been put on hold, at least for now. But senators signaled the argument may resume later this year.
Read MoreStudents weigh in on death penalty
By Mike Tobias
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s first execution in 14 years has been put on hold by the Nebraska Supreme Court. The planned execution, though, has fueled continued debate over capital punishment.
Read MoreCovering executions: Who determines public opinion?
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE – On September 2nd, 1994, Omaha television stations went live to cover the execution of Harold Lamont Otey. At the time, Otey was the first person to be put to death in Nebraska in 35 years.
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