Senator Vargas, Hoping For A Second Term
OMAHA -Senator Tony Vargas’ main focus is helping the working class, those living on the poverty line, education and health care.
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.
Amplify Arts’ Alternate Currents and ‘Hostile Terrain 94 Nebraska’
Amplify Arts currently has an exhibition open as well as new content available on their website. Alternate Currents is a blog, conversation series, and artist working group.
Race for Iowa: Ron Paul fires up supporters
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Ron Paul is currently in a dead heat for the lead in Iowa. He made a stop in Council Bluffs Thursday night, and addressed a packed house.
Read MoreAnalysis: Could Heineman’s jabs at Nelson impact the race?
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The political rhetoric is heating up between Senator Ben Nelson and Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman. But neither of the two is officially running for office in 2012. Robyn Wisch checked in with Nebraska Watchdog for a look at the race for U.S. Senate.
Read MoreJohanns: Payroll tax cut “messes around” with Social Security
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says he can’t support extending the payroll tax cut if it “messes around” with Social Security. Meanwhile, Congress hasn’t made much progress finding a compromise.
Read MorePipelines and floods: What’s government’s role?
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – Nebraska’s Governor calls a special session to take on a big oil company, and hundreds line up to shout down the government’s handling of the Missouri flood. Robyn Wisch checked in with Nebraska Watchdog’s Joe Jordan for an analysis of this week’s news.
Read MoreAnti-government groups raise flags for law enforcement
By Bill Kelly
Sarpy County, NE – Police, judges and local government officials in Nebraska are hearing a lot from a small group of anti-government activists who believe all federal and local laws are invalid. I
Read MoreSenate takes on trade, jobs
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The U.S. Senate focused on creating jobs at the Capitol this week. They turned down a deal the President said would create almost two million jobs, but others said would be ineffective. And they passed trade agreements some say will create thousands of jobs and others say will outsource jobs.
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