‘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.
Suttle lobbies to save credit rating, create jobs
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle has been on the move the last few days in an effort to save the city’s AAA credit rating as well as bring jobs to the Omaha metro.
Read MoreConfusion after council votes down fire contract
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE- The Omaha City Council voted down the city’s agreement with the Omaha Fire Union Tuesday. But the final vote seemed to confuse onlookers and council members alike.
Read MoreCommunity waits in line to influence Council votes
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The Omaha City Council heard hours of testimony from the public Tuesday, as they tried to sway the Council’s vote on a city contract with the Fire Department.
Read MoreSuttle announces compromise in labor dispute
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – The city of Omaha has reached a tentative agreement with the Firefighters Union for a renewed labor contract. KVNO News’ Ben Bohall checked in with Joe Jordan from Nebraska Watchdog for the latest on the deal.
Read MoreWage dispute reforms head to final clearance
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – A measure that supporters predict will slow the increase in public sector wages is one vote away from passing.
Read MoreGov threatens to veto CIR bill
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Governor Dave Heineman says he’ll veto a bill to reform the Commission of Industrial Relations unless it’s changed.
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