‘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.
International Students Making an Impact
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska at Omaha campus is the most diverse in the state, with students from all across the world. What do international students learn about American’s constitutional republic or its election process? KVNO’s Brandon McDermott takes a look at where international students fit on an American campus.
Read MoreRep. Brad Ashford talks voting record/immigration issues with KVNO News
By Ryan Robertson
Elected as a Democrat, Congressman Brad Ashford’s voting record looks more like a Republican’s than some of his colleagues would like
Read MoreNebraska DACA ‘Dreamers’ get shot at drivers licenses’ with LB 623
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is the only state in the United States, that doesn’t allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to be eligible for driver’s licenses. A bill proposed by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist designed to permit DACA recipient’s drivers licenses just succeeded committee approval and now heads to the Nebraska legislature floor for debate.
Read MoreNebraska immigrants transition to new lives
By Ryan Robertson
Omaha, NE — Nebraska’s immigrant population is increasing. According to the most recent census data, foreign-born people calling Nebraska home make up about six percent of the state’s total population. But what types of services are available to help transition these immigrants into residents?
Read MorePortions of Fremont anti-illegal immigration ordinance go into effect
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The city of Fremont is in the midst of a court battle defending a voter-approved anti-illegal immigration ordinance, but portions have gone into effect.
Read MoreFarmer of the Future: Blending of cultures may be blueprint for growth
By Harvest Public Media
Des Moines, IA – While some of the rural Midwest is hollowing out, regions like Sioux County, Iowa, are actually growing, thanks largely to immigrant populations.
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