Senator Vargas, Hoping For A Second Term
OMAHA -Senator Tony Vargas’ main focus is helping the working class, those living on the poverty line, education and health care.
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.
Amplify Arts’ Alternate Currents and ‘Hostile Terrain 94 Nebraska’
Amplify Arts currently has an exhibition open as well as new content available on their website. Alternate Currents is a blog, conversation series, and artist working group.
Should state offices be exempt from recalls?
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman, or any members of the state senate, could be subject to recall, under a bill considered at the Capitol.
Read MoreLawmakers try to amend recall process
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska Lawmakers are trying to make it more difficult to put a recall election on the ballot. The effort comes in the wake of the unsuccessful recall of Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle.
Read MoreSuttle back at work
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle is back at work, after apparently surviving a recall attempt Tuesday night. Suttle’s opponents have not yet conceded, but their hopes are dimming.
Read MoreSuttle claims victory
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Update: With all precincts reporting, the final vote tally of the night was 37,198 in favor of the recall, and 38,841 opposed. That means Suttle will stay in office, with a margin of 1,643 votes, a 51/49 split.
Read MoreSuttle defends record in State of the City
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle defended his record in his State of the City address Friday morning. The Mayor spoke just days before Omaha votes in a special recall election on whether to keep him in office.
Read MoreMulti-million dollar surplus for 2010
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The city of Omaha has a surplus of $3.3 million for 2010. That’s after a projected $12 million shortfall sparked a heated debate and three tax hikes to close the gap.
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