‘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.
Contractor’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 MorePipelines and floods: What’s government’s role?
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska’s Governor calls a special session to take on a big oil company, and hundreds line up to shout down the government’s handling of the Missouri flood. Robyn Wisch checked in with Nebraska Watchdog’s Joe Jordan for an analysis of this week’s news.
Read MoreAnti-government groups raise flags for law enforcement
By Bill Kelly
Sarpy County, NE – Police, judges and local government officials in Nebraska are hearing a lot from a small group of anti-government activists who believe all federal and local laws are invalid. I
Read MoreSenate takes on trade, jobs
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The U.S. Senate focused on creating jobs at the Capitol this week. They turned down a deal the President said would create almost two million jobs, but others said would be ineffective. And they passed trade agreements some say will create thousands of jobs and others say will outsource jobs.
Read MoreCrowd gathers for Ron Paul town hall
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – About 150 people gathered across the river in Council Bluffs for a town hall meeting with Ron Paul, who couldn’t attend.
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