What’s going on after school in Omaha?
Omaha, NE – Omaha has recently received national recognition for its after-school programs. For this week’s KVNO in the community report, we stopped by one after-school center, where kids are getting...
View ArticleDundee neighborhood named one of America’s top 10
Omaha, NE – Omaha’s Dundee area was recently named one of America’s best neighborhoods. For this week’s KVNO in the Community report, Angel Martin went inside the neighborhood to find out just what...
View ArticleGun owners push to reject registration changes
Omaha, NE – Some gun owners are saying “no” to proposed changes to Omaha’s gun registration rules, and the city of Omaha says “yes” to a new health care program. Listen Now The city’s proposal to...
View ArticleLive at the Omaha City Council: October 25th
1:57 p.m.- A bustling City Hall today, many items on the agenda including requirements and fees for snow removal and changes to Omaha’s gun registration ordinance. 2:04 p.m.- Council unanimously...
View ArticleHike in home inspection fees meant to tackle dilapidated homes
Omaha, NE- The City of Omaha wants to increase home inspection fees to help tackle the cost of investigating problem homes. The Omaha City Council approved the increase yesterday, after citizens lined...
View ArticleOmaha examines ways to change transportation systems
Omaha, NE- Like any bustling metropolitan city, Omaha has seen its public transportation network change with a growing population. Listen Now KVNO reporter Ben Bohall sat down with writer Jessica...
View ArticleOmaha mayor presents 2013 budget
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle has unveiled his proposed budget for 2013. Listen Now It began on a similar note to last year’s proposal. “I am again presenting to you a balanced budget with no...
View ArticleCouncil rejects pay hikes, approves new spending
Omaha, NE – Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle’s proposed budget for 2013 was approved by the Omaha City Council Tuesday afternoon. The council proposed several resolutions to increase or restore funding to city...
View ArticleCouncil approves reduced cigarette tax
Omaha, NE – The Omaha City Council approved a reduced cigarette tax hike today to help pay for a new multi-million dollar Cancer Center in Omaha. Listen Now Reduced to three percent, from the original...
View ArticleOmaha City Council President Ben Gray talks with KVNO News
Omaha City Council President Ben Gray began serving his two-year term in June. (Photo by Ryan Robertson KVNO News) KVNO: Alright, we’re sitting down here with new city council president Ben Gray....
View ArticleOmaha City Council talks Liquor Licenses, TIF projects
Assistant City Attorney Will Acosta-Trejo addresses the Omaha City Council concerning liquor license laws. (Photo by Ryan Robertson, KVNO News) The Omaha City Council allocated more than $8.4 million...
View ArticleMayor Stothert Presents Annual Budget to City Council
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert addresses the City Council while presenting her 2016 annual budget. (Photo by Ryan Robertson, KVNO News) Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert’s proposed budget for 2016 is more than $817...
View ArticleOmaha City Council Closer to Voting on Annexation
The Omaha City Council has until August 11th to decide to approve or reject the Mayor’s annexation plan. (Photo by Ryan Robertson, KVNO News) In the midst of discussing and potentially approving Omaha...
View ArticleOmaha City Council Approves Annexation, Talks Budget with Public
Omaha City Council members hear from citizens during a public hearing over the Mayor’s proposed 2016 budget. (Photo by Ryan Robertson, KVNO News) It took a little more than 10 minutes to add around 14...
View ArticleOmaha City Council Creates Complete Streets Policy
Omaha residents will be able to get around the city easier in the future, regardless of how they decide to get around. KVNO News reports how a decision by Omaha City Council members yesterday will...
View ArticleOmaha City Council Approves Mayor’s Budget
The Omaha City Council voted Tuesday on the Mayor’s proposed 2016 budget for the city, as well as two amendments to the budget. It’s been a little more than a month since Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert...
View ArticleCouncilman Garry Gernandt talks budget,annexation, & hunting in parks
Councilman Garry Gernandt is one of the longest serving Council members. (Photo by Lindsey Peterson) Omaha City Councilman Garry Gernandt is one of the longest serving members on the Omaha City...
View ArticleOmaha City Council Talks 2016 Legislative Package
With just two months before the start of the 2016 Nebraska Legislative session, Omaha City Council members must decide which issues to present to the State Legislature, and which issues to put save for...
View ArticleOmaha Councilman Festersen Talks Legislative Package/Crime
Councilman Pete Festersen was elected in 2009 and is the former Council President. (Photo by Ryan Robertson) Omaha City Council member Pete Festersen talks with KVNO News’ Ryan Robertson. Listen to the...
View ArticleNew Omaha City Ordinance to Fine Negligent Property Owners
Omaha City Council President Ben Gray praised the work of his fellow Council Members during Tuesday’s council meeting. Members voted unanimously to pass a key ordinance Gray said was one of his...
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