Omaha man convicted after dog found with mouth duct-taped
An Omaha man has been sentenced after police and the Humane Society found a dog with its mouth duct-taped shut.
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
The Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day
At least four Nebraska ballot petitions submitted to secretary of state as signature deadline passed Thursday
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – At least four of the 12 Nebraska ballot petitions have been submitted to the Secretary of State’s office, according to a source within that office on Thursday afternoon. The deadline to collect signatures passed at 5 p.m. on Thursday. The four successful petitions include keeping transgender and nonbinary people out of […]
From Johnny Appleseed to teddy bears: 5 surprisingly true American history facts
Many of America’s most popular founding myths aren’t factual. But other times, the truth is stranger than fiction.
Hooper, Nebraska, celebrates its 150th anniversary alongside America’s 250th
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Hooper, Nebraska, is marking a milestone of its own: the town’s 150th anniversary. Like many other Nebraska cities, Hooper was established as a railroad town in 1876, and 150 years later it is still going strong. Events begin Friday, July 3, at the park with an evening […]
Friday evening looks stormy around Omaha, and a bit hot
Friday evening looks stormy around Omaha
How excited are Americans about the World Cup and the USMNT?
How excited are Americans about the World Cup and the USMNT? Here’s what new polling shows.
Nebraska medical cannabis regulations approved by with future challenges looming
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers approved regulations from the Medical Cannabis Commission Tuesday, but warned that outstanding challenges could bring setbacks in the future. Dominic Gillen, an advocate for medical cannabis, said he views Hilgers’ statement as a win, even if a small one. Gillen’s son is nonverbal and suffers from […]
Here’s who’s funding Washington, DC’s $102M birthday makeover
For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.
Westside grad Carter Pflug wins Rising Star Award at the Jimmy Awards, a student equivalent to the Tony Awards
Carter Pflug, a 2026 Westside grad, won the Rising Star Award at the national Jimmy Awards competition in NYC The Jimmy Awards recognize the best high school musical theater students across the country each year. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A Westside teenager made his mark on a national stage this summer, winning the […]