OPD says its school resource officers have shock gloves at 29 schools and they’ve been used twice on students
OPD says it has delivered shock gloves to SROs at 29 of 34 Omaha-area public schools, with 5 more schools still awaiting training OPD says the gloves have been used twice — both times on students — and both uses were reviewed and deemed within policy BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – School resource officers […]
Creighton University welcomes freshman class on move-in day
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Creighton University’s incoming freshman class is the third-largest in the school’s history, with over a thousand students. Nearly 300 are from Nebraska, with significant numbers also coming from Minnesota and Iowa. Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Sarah Richardson acknowledged the university is actively working to balance strong enrollment demand with maintaining […]
10-year-old recalls teacher who died saving her from Myrtle Beach rip current
A 10-year-old says she owes her life to a Georgia teacher who died after rescuing her from a rip current at Myrtle Beach.
Lakin Human Services campus hosts back to school event in Council Bluffs
The Salvation Army’s Lakin Human Services campus held a back-to-school event in Council Bluffs to help students arrive prepared.
NYPD officer convicted of using chokehold banned after death of George Floyd
A New York City police officer, who was the first prosecuted under a local law banning chokeholds and some other methods of restraint, was convicted.
Massachusetts police officer accused of abusing Flock camera system to track ex-girlfriend
A police officer in Massachusetts is on leave, accused of using the department’s Flock camera system to track her ex-girlfriend, a restraining order revealed.
Christy Knowings, former ‘All That’ star, dies at 46
Christy Knowings, an actress who starred on the ’90s comedy sketch show “All That,” has died. She was 46 years old.
Back to school forecast: Storm chances to end week in Omaha area
Temperatures are on the rise and so are storm chances this week as many area schools are back in session.
Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud
Several investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind sued the pop star, claiming they were misled.
Spotty thunderstorms, warm and humid Friday for Omaha area
Spotty showers and thunderstorms Friday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa with warm and humid conditions expected for the afternoon. More chances for storms into the weekend. Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey has the forecast you trust from Omaha’s Weather Leader.