‘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.
New DUI law could keep more drivers behind the wheel
By Perry Stoner
Lincoln, NE – With the new calendar year, new laws go into effect in Nebraska. Two new laws address driving under the influence of alcohol.
Read MoreLawmakers tackle drunk drivers, tele-abortions
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Changing the way drunk drivers are handled, and prohibiting telemedicine or webcam abortions, were among proposals advanced in the Nebraska Legislature Tuesday.
Read MoreYour kids are (still) drinking
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Parents are being encouraged to talk to their kids about drinking today. April 21st has been declared Power Talk Day. But after all the talking and all the statistics… are teens getting the message?
Read MoreBinge drinking in Nebraska
By Perry Stoner
Lincoln, NE – NET News takes a look at binge drinking among young people and college students in a television documentary that airs Friday night. It follows a three-part radio series below: Binge.
Read MoreReducing birthday binge drinking
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Cutting down on binge drinking when young people turn 21 is the goal of a bill heard Monday by a legislative committee. But, some question if the approach being considered would be fair, or effective.
Read MoreNebraska ranks 3rd in drunk driving
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska has the third highest rate of drunk drivers in the country. That’s according to a new survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which shows a staggering 30 million people in America admitted to driving drunk last year.
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