Deadly Temperatures Haunt Workers
OMAHA – For the crew, building height and steep angles do not undermine them as much as the adverse weather that is hitting Omaha these days. Around three in the afternoon, the heat approaches 100 degrees. Up there on the roof after installing the felt paper, the temperature rises about 10 to 15 degrees.
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.
Bemis Showcases Empathy in Next Show
Omaha, NE—The Bemis Center for Contemporary Art opens a new exhibition this week, All Together, Amongst Many: Reflections on Empathy. 20 multi-generational artists working across various media foster empathy in conversations about the environment and human rights.
Water, guns and property taxes at center of legislative discussion
By Fred Knapp
Water, guns, and taxes were at the center of attention in the Nebraska Legislature Thursday.
Read MoreGov. Heineman wants lower taxes, tougher good time law
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman called for lower taxes, continued opposition to expanding Medicaid, and tougher laws governing early release from prison.
Read MoreMoney And Politics: Digging Through Nebraska’s Financial Disclosure Laws
By Hilary Stohs-Krause
Lincoln, NE — Financial information about politicians can be useful to voters and political watchdog groups – but it’s not always easy to come by.
Read MoreNebraska’s Economy “Ready For A Good Year”
By Mike Tobias
Lincoln, NE — Nebraska’s economy appears to be healthy as we enter the new year according to Eric Thompson, director of the Beareau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Read MoreAre Nebraska’s tax incentives worth the cost?
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska will give companies about half a billion dollars in tax incentives under the “Nebraska Advantage” program over the next decade. Supporters say the program is worth the expense, but others argue the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Read MoreIncome tax cut signed, but possible sales tax increase still in the mix
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Gov. Dave Heineman signed an income tax cut Tuesday while warning against a possible sales tax increase.
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