‘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.
Gov decides on health care exchange; more decisions still needed
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – With the election over, Nebraska faces some important decisions that could affect health care for tens of thousands of the state’s residents.
Read MoreHagel bucks party lines, receives criticism
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – Word spread Wednesday that Chuck Hagel would cross party lines and endorse Senate candidate Bob Kerrey on Thursday. But before it was official, challenger Deb Fischer held a press conference of her own down-playing its significance.
Read MoreNU apologizes for confusion over cancer center funds
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken has apologized for any misunderstanding after Gov. Dave Heineman blasted the University for seeking tax dollars from Omaha and Douglas County to build a cancer research center.
Read MoreAre Nebraska’s tax incentives worth the cost?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska will give companies about half a billion dollars in tax incentives under the “Nebraska Advantage†program over the next decade. Supporters say the program is worth the expense, but others argue the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Read MoreGov “concerned” Nebraska could again split electoral vote
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman says he’s concerned Nebraska could again split its electoral vote in November’s general election.
Read MoreRomney campaigns in Omaha
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney was in Omaha today for a fundraiser and quick campaign stop.
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