‘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.
Capitol: Lawmakers advance funding for University projects
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – The Legislature gave first-round approval to proposed changes in the state budget today, as sniping continued over whether a tax cut could fit into it.
Read MoreGov calls for tax cuts in state address
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – In his State of the State speech Thursday, Gov. Dave Heineman proposed cutting taxes, casting his proposal as relief for the middle class instead of more spending for special interest groups. But not everyone sees it that way.
Read MoreCommunity waits in line to influence Council votes
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE – The Omaha City Council heard hours of testimony from the public Tuesday, as they tried to sway the Council’s vote on a city contract with the Fire Department.
Read MoreLocal budgets take on daunting circumstances
By Lindsey Peterson
Omaha, NE- City officials in Nebraska and Iowa are faced with not only aid cuts from Washington, but budget issues ranging from flooding to immigration.
Read MoreIn Kansas, Tea Party issues warning to Republicans
By Lindsey Peterson
Kansas City, KS – Tea Partiers laid the foundation for their election strategy in 2012 this week. And they’re basing it in the Heartland.
Read MoreSales tax debate: Round one
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Should cities in Nebraska be allowed to raise sales taxes? Governor Dave Heineman says no. But the lead senator pushing the idea, Omaha’s Brad Ashford, isn’t backing down.
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