‘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.
GOP Candidates for Nebraska Gov. debate at UNO
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – The six Republican candidates for Nebraska governor debated for 90 minutes, Thursday night, at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. KVNO has the coverage from what was mostly a ‘duck and dodge’ game plan from the candidates.
Read MoreQ&A: Paul Landow talks 2014 GOP primary candidates for governor
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – With less than two months to go before the Republican primary, the race for Nebraska’s Governor is heating up.
Read MoreWill Nebraska legislators boost the minimum wage?
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – With 13 states boosting their minimum wage on January 1, where does Nebraska stand? Here is a look at the possibility of legislation that would increase earnings for low-income workers in the state.
Read MoreSeven contenders vie for Nebraska governor’s seat
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Nebraska’s Republican Governor Dave Heineman will not be running for re-election this year due to term limits. Several well-known Nebraskans have thrown their hat in the ring to replace him.
Read MoreNebraska legislators pushing for wind energy
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Over the past five years, there have been more than a handful of proposed legislative bills in the Nebraska Legislature to help take advantage of the state’s potential for wind energy. With the rise of coal prices and other states benefiting from wind power, this pressure may increase.
Read MoreWater projects lead to wider discussion on state priorities
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska might spend one billion dollars over the next 20 years on water projects. A proposal to help decide which projects should get priority provoked a larger discussion about state priorities Thursday in the Legislature.
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