‘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.
This Week in Lincoln: Hearings Begin
By Fred Knapp
NET News’ Fred Knapp covers the third week of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2019 session.
Read MoreThis Week in Lincoln: Legislature Kicks Off With Pomp and Proposals
By Fred Knapp
NET News’ Fred Knapp covers the first week of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2019 session.
Read MoreLegislature Preview: Several Key Issues Facing Senators in 2019 Session
By Fred Knapp
Property taxes and Medicaid expansion were two of the most hotly discussed issues during the midterm elections in Nebraska, and state senators will convene to tackle these things and more when the Legislature resumes January 9.
Read MoreTask force to address Whiteclay alcohol problems
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Alcohol-fueled problems would be recognized as a public health emergency in the Indian reservation border town of Whiteclay, Nebraska, and lobbyists would be prohibited from supplying senators with meals in the Capitol, under proposals discussed in the Legislature.
Read MoreBudget Debate Highlights University Cuts, Court Increase, Tax Changes
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Cuts to the University of Nebraska, more spending on alternatives to prison, and changes to the tax system are being discussed at the Capitol.
Read MoreLegislature Fights Over Lethal Injection Drug Company Secrecy; Heavican Doubles Down on Budget Warnings
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Under a proposal in the Nebraska Legislature, The public would not know which companies are supplying Nebraska with death penalty drugs.
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