‘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.
Sydney Hames bounces back for UNO softball
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Things have always clicked for Sydney Hames on the softball diamond. She was an all-state pitcher at Bennington high school, and then came on as a true freshman for the University of Nebraska at Omaha softball team to give added depth. But she hit a big slump her junior year – KVNO’s Brandon McDermott takes a look at what she worked on to turn the corner for her senior season.
Read MoreSeniors set stage for success in ’15 for UNO volleyball
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – In 2011 the University of Nebraska at Omaha athletics moved up from Division-II to Division-I. The move was not easy for all sports – as the once successful volleyball program found itself at a disadvantage against opponents with more scholarships to offer. KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke to head coach Rose Shires her answer to this lack of depth: recruiting.
Read MoreUNO men’s soccer team embarks on Costa Rican trip
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska at Omaha men’s soccer team is traveling to Costa Rica today for a ten day trip. The Mavericks will face-off against four professional Costa Rica teams.
Read MoreRookwood looks to leave lasting impact at UNO
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – It’s still fairly early in the season, but the University of Nebraska at Omaha men’s soccer team is tied for first place in the college Summit League standings. A big reason for the Mavericks success on the soccer pitch has been senior forward Vance Rookwood.
Read MoreUNO women’s soccer takes to the road following OT draw
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The University of Nebraska at Omaha women’s soccer team played cross town team Creighton Sunday at Caniglia Field. It was a heavily contested game, even to overtime. KVNO takes a look at the battle between the Mavericks and Bluejays.
Read MoreThree straight wins for UNO men’s soccer
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – After starting the year with two overtime losses in three days, the University of Nebraska at Omaha men’s soccer team may have turned the corner on the 2014 season. The Mavericks played UMKC Saturday in Missouri going for their third straight win.
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