‘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.
New study points to health disparities among minority women
By Ben Bohall
Omaha, NE – Minority women in Nebraska have less health insurance and access to doctors and poorer health than their white counterparts.
Read MoreA discussion about teaching culture
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – Omaha Public Schools purchased thousands of copies of a cultural proficiency book last year, which cost the district over $130,000. Many people have now read the book, and they’re talking about it.
Read MoreComing home for Native Omaha Days
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Hundreds of people are coming back to North Omaha this week for the Native Omaha Days homecoming.
Read More“The Life of Harold Dow,” an Omaha pioneer
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE- One of Omaha’s most famous journalists died suddenly last year. Harold Dow was the first African American reporter to broadcast on the air in Omaha.
Read MoreFreedom Riders hit the road, 50 years later
By Jonathan Ash
Lincoln, NE – During the troubles of a segregated south in the early 1960s, a group of Freedom Riders set out to change minds throughout the country. Now, 50 years later, a second Freedom Ride is hitting the road.
Read MoreDiversity on the ground, diversity at the top
By Angel Martin
Omaha, NE – The population of people of color is on the rise, with Latinos leading the way. And, some locals hope the leadership in the city will start to change to reflect that growth.
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