‘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.
This Week in Lincoln: Back to Business in the Unicameral
By Fred Knapp
NET News’ Fred Knapp covers the second week of the Nebraska Legislature’s 2019 session.
Read MoreLegislature Fights Over Lethal Injection Drug Company Secrecy; Heavican Doubles Down on Budget Warnings
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Under a proposal in the Nebraska Legislature, The public would not know which companies are supplying Nebraska with death penalty drugs.
Read MoreOmaha Legislative Agenda: What passed, failed?
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE – Less than eight days remain on the calendar in the 104th session of the Nebraska Legislature. In a follow up to our January preview of Omaha City lobbyist Jack Cheloha, KVNO’s Brandon McDermott takes a look at Omaha’s legislative agenda this session and if Omaha hit or missed.
Read MorePacker Hog Ban Lifted; Proposal To Combat Sex Assaults On Campus Heard
By Fred Knapp
Meatpackers with plants in Nebraska will be able to own hogs in the state, under a bill passed by the Legislature
Read MoreNew Medicaid expansion proposal heard; electoral vote debate continues
By Fred Knapp
Omaha, NE — Nebraska needs to expand Medicaid to help low income residents and the state’s economy, supporters told a legislative committee. But Gov. Dave Heineman remains opposed, citing cost concerns.
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