Crete leaders remember Police Chief Gary Young Jr. who died suddenly
The Crete community is mourning the loss of longtime law enforcement leader Gary Young Jr., whose sudden death has left colleagues, city leaders and residents reflecting on more than four decades of public service.
American Red Cross desperate for blood donations nationwide and in Nebraska
The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations after transfusions fall to a four-year low.
Nebraska has awarded roughly half of $218M in funds allotted for first year of rural health program
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Nebraska so far has awarded nearly $100 million of its $218.5 million first-year allotment from a federal grant program aimed at filling healthcare gaps in rural communities. Ashley Newmyer, director of public health for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, said Friday that puts […]
Omaha Public Works Department holds pop-up event for traffic safety
The Omaha Public Works Department hosted a traffic seminar at the North Omaha Transit Center in order to share how to be safe along the Ames Street corridor.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources identifies high E. coli levels at state lakes
A test conducted by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria in multiple state lakes.
DOJ drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Omaha extends violation deadline after Blackstone collapse leaves a hole
Omaha extended the deadline for Brother’s Lounge to fix a code violation after a structural collapse left a hole in Blackstone.
Summer Sounds returns to North Omaha with free entertainment for families
Read the full article on KMTV 3 NORTH OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Community wellness. That’s the common ground where KMTV ‘Connects’ with Omaha Performing Arts — and, this August — with Seventy Five North. The annual Highlander Community Day includes Summer Sounds. In a nutshell, it’s four hours of live music, dancing and more — […]
Gusty, mild Friday evening for Omaha area
Skies become partly cloudy Friday evening with gusty winds out of the north. Hazy sunshine, warm temperatures and breezy winds expected to start the weekend. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.
Welcome to the Weekend – July 31, 2026
What’s going on around Omaha? Your weekend guide is here!