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.
New partnership connects Omaha-area veterans to affordable mental health care
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Daniel Gross served in the Navy for over 30 years. He joined after high school, looking for a change of scenery. “Just wanted to get away from Nebraska and decided the Navy would be the best place to do it,” Gross said. His first deployment came in 2007 in […]
Omaha entrepreneurs share challenges of starting a business as mayor affirms support for their efforts
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: City and business leaders gathered in Midtown Omaha to show support for neighbors running their own businesses, as Mayor Ewing reaffirmed the city’s commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow. Gwladys Nare started a childcare business after making a life transition. “I was just getting out of the Army, and I […]
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
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 — completely free and organized with families in […]
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!