‘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.
Obama comes out swinging in Council Bluffs
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – President Obama kicked off a campaign swing through Iowa Monday with a stop in Council Bluffs, just over the river from Omaha.
Read MoreState Department delays pipeline decision
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The U.S. State Department will delay its decision on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline to provide time for an alternative route to be studied.
Read MoreSenate takes on trade, jobs
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The U.S. Senate focused on creating jobs at the Capitol this week. They turned down a deal the President said would create almost two million jobs, but others said would be ineffective. And they passed trade agreements some say will create thousands of jobs and others say will outsource jobs.
Read MoreYoung voter cynicism could return Omaha to red
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – An enthusiastic base of young, first-time voters helped give Omaha’s one electoral vote to Obama in 2008. But since the election, that enthusiasm has become more of a mix of cynicism and some tempered hopefulness.
Read MoreRoundtable with Young Americans: drawing discussion or votes?
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The White House is hoping to invigorate the same young people who helped elect President Barack Obama in 2008.
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