Deadly Temperatures Haunt Workers
OMAHA – For the crew, building height and steep angles do not undermine them as much as the adverse weather that is hitting Omaha these days. Around three in the afternoon, the heat approaches 100 degrees. Up there on the roof after installing the felt paper, the temperature rises about 10 to 15 degrees.
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.
Bemis Showcases Empathy in Next Show
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art opens a new exhibition this week, All Together, Amongst Many: Reflections on Empathy. 20 multi-generational artists working across various media foster empathy in conversations about the environment and human rights.
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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