‘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.
OCI Joins Agriculture and Design
By Corbin Hirschhorn
Omaha—Omaha Creative Institute’s next exhibition in collaboration with Big Muddy Urban Farm unites agriculture and design. This is one of OCI’s Artist-Run Exhibitions, and curator Andrew Tatreau has brought five artists together to explore the potential of urban ecology.
Read MoreAge old debate over school funding begins anew
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – State aid to schools is growing in Nebraska. But how to divide that aid is producing considerable debate. Fred Knapp of NET News has more in this legislative update.
Read MoreNew Year, Same Old Drought
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE — 2012 was a bad drought year for Nebraska, but 2013 could be even worse according to Michael Hayes, director of the National Drought Mitigation Center.
Read MoreFeedlots grapple with never-ending waste
By Harvest Public Media
Marquette, Kansas — Had a hamburger lately? Thousands of cattle housed at feedlots produce tons and tons of waste that if not properly disposed of, could lead to an environmental disaster.
Read MoreFor some Nebraska ranchers and farmers, conservation pays
By Hilary Stohs-Krause
Lincoln, NE – Experts say more and more landowners in Nebraska are taking advantage of the economic benefits of sustainability.
Read MoreDealing with an endangered ecosystem
By NET News
Lincoln, NE -The Great Plains have undergone major changes through history, and the vast grasslands are now threatened by everything from climate change to grazing.
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