More than half of Nebraska State Penitentiary inmates without running water; repair timeline unknown
More than 700 inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln have been without running water for days after two water line breaks. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services now says they don’t know when a fix will be possible.
Hundreds sick as salmonella outbreaks hit eggs, peppers and pets
From recalled eggs to pet chameleons, several salmonella outbreaks are making people sick in 44 states.
One injured in shooting between two cars on Center Street
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: One person was injured Monday in a shooting involving two vehicles driving through Omaha. Police said the shooting occurred between a Camaro and a Honda Odyssey as both vehicles traveled east on Center Street toward 90th Street just after midday. One driver […]
Omaha mayor challenges residents to be good neighbors to students as school year approaches
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Omaha’s mayor launched a new monthly “Good Neighbor” initiative Friday, with August’s focus centered on supporting students across all learning spectrums, as the school year begins. Community members are encouraged to tell the mayor’s office how they plan to be a good neighbor or nominate someone who inspires […]
Could Omaha’s ‘sinkholes’ be connected to the type of soil?
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Three major holes have opened on Omaha city streets since the start of 2025 in the Aksarben, Blackstone, and Downtown neighborhoods. Nebraska State Geologist says most of the soil in Omaha is loess. Loess is known for being loose and erodes easily. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – […]
DEA warns parents about drug dealers targeting teens on social media
Drug dealers targeting teens on social media
FDA recalls more than 500,000 Theragun chargers due to fire concerns
More than 584,000 Theragun PRO chargers have been recalled after reports of overheating, smoke and fire.
Court records reveal new details among non-Nebraska petitioners arrested for suspected fraud
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify court records regarding the ongoing investigation into suspected fraudulent signatures on the Lincoln petitions. LINCOLN — Court records indicate new details on how law enforcement narrowed in on five out-of-state individuals arrested in connection with gathering allegedly fraudulent signatures […]
Hot and muggy around Omaha with storm chances building later this week
Hot and muggy in Omaha with storm chances building later this week
Nebraska Democrats, Working Families Party sue ‘Working People Party’
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — The Nebraska Democratic Party and the national Working Families Party have sued Nebraska’s Working People Party to block it from the fall ballot. The two objecting parties are asking Lancaster District Court Judge Darla Ideus to stop Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from officially recognizing […]