‘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 “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 MoreLegislature ‘asserted its independence’ in 2012 session
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Legislature finished its session last week, and the effects of their actions on everything from child welfare to taxes will be felt in the coming months and years.
Read MoreGov calls for tax cuts in state address
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – In his State of the State speech Thursday, Gov. Dave Heineman proposed cutting taxes, casting his proposal as relief for the middle class instead of more spending for special interest groups. But not everyone sees it that way.
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 MoreSpeaker: Senators aren’t hiding from pipeline
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – State senators are leaning toward holding a special session on oil pipeline routing, Speaker of the Legislature Mike Flood said Wednesday, and he angrily denied that senators are running away from the issue.
Read MoreHeineman won’t run for Senate
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – There had been intense speculation that Heineman, a Republican, would run for the Senate against Democrat Ben Nelson, perceived to be vulnerable because of his support for the unpopular health care bill.
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