Neary And His Proposal For Changes if Elected
OMAHA – His experience in real estate is something he believes has given him a unique perspective. He talks about the practice of redlining and the role that has played in perpetuating systemic racism here in Omaha.
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.
Tiffany Williams Performs for Vesper Concert Series
This Sunday, Vesper Concert Series will present Tiffany Williams’ Can You Hear Me Now?: Giving Voice to the Black Art Song and Spiritual. Williams performed on a Vesper Concert of Gospel Music in 2019, and this will be her first solo performance with the series. Williams has a diverse background in music, learning both gospel and classical, eventually double majoring in voice and piano.
Uta Halee blames closure on state
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – After 60 years serving troubled teens in Omaha, the Uta Halee Girls Village announced it will be forced to close its doors next month.
Read MoreContractor’s goal: fewer kids in foster care
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Two private contractors involved with Nebraska’s child welfare reform are trying to cut the number of children they serve by 15 percent.
Read MoreHeineman says alleged Beatrice abuse not about overtime
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Gov. Heineman reacted to the reports of abuse at BSDC Friday by calling it “disgusting.” But when a state senator suggested the abuse was related to too much overtime, Heineman accused him of playing politics.
Read MoreDisturbing details from Beatrice report
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman called the new allegations of abuse at the Beatrice State Developmental Center “disgusting” on Friday, as more details paint a disturbing picture of what may have occurred.
Read MoreTop DHHS official resigns
By Hilary Stohs-Krause
Lincoln, NE – Just before 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced that Todd Reckling was resigning.
Read MoreState auditor: DHHS over-spent millions
By Hilary Stohs-Krause
Lincoln, NE – Thirty-two million dollars. That’s how much money state auditor Mike Foley says the state Department of Health and Human Services has spent on child welfare reform without proper documentation – or any at all.
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