News

By Katie Knapp

Omaha, NE – United way of the Midlands established the Von Maur Victims Fund after the December fifth shootings that left eight people dead. As of Friday, December 14, $294,000 has been donated to the fund, which was set up to assist victims and their families. The United Way says donations have come in from the Omaha metro area and 33 states. A news release from the Midlands chapter says an advisory committee will work out a process and criteria for funding decisions. The first disbursement is scheduled to happen within a week.

By Katie Knapp

Special to air Sunday on KIOS

By KIOS

Omaha, Nebraska – Award-winning producer Paul Ingles hosts The Emergence of Joni Mitchell, a two-hour examination of one of the most heralded songwriters of her time, Joni Mitchell. In this third installment of his series on the seminal work of important figures in popular music, Ingles and guest commentators explore how Joni Mitchell crafted her artistry and connected with audiences over four decades.

Speech Language Pathology

In a program from April of this year, Michael Lyon talks with Dani Marquiss, a speech language pathologist for the Omaha Public Schools about articulation disorders, autism and other concerns.

Ag Business

A'Jamal Byndon discusses agricultural business with Jim Farrell, president and CEO of Farmers National Company.

Program to air Wednesday night on KIOS

By KIOS

Omaha, Nebraska – Legendary pianist Marian McPartland returns for another great program of holiday favorites this week on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Christmas Special.

McPartland and her guests from seasons

past, present and future will share their favorite memories and unique musical performances

of Christmas classics and original holiday tunes. Surprises abound and musical gifts are

offered for your listening pleasure.

By Katie Knapp

By Katie Knapp

Special Education Transition Planning; School Security

Michael Lyon talks with Dan Weidner, OPS Transition Specialist for the Department of Special Education about transition planning for special education students. Then he discusses advances in school security with Glen Ellis, CEO of Sycamore Education.

Guitarist George Harrison

In an interview from November 2006, Cindy Workman talks with Creighton English professor Robert Dornsife about guitarist George Harrison's contributions to pop culture.