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Abandoned Columbus Park building could be converted into 200 affordable apartments
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: An abandoned building in Omaha’s Columbus Park neighborhood could be transformed into roughly 200 new affordable apartments. The building, which towers over the surrounding neighborhood, is marked by graffiti, overgrown weeds and broken windows. Residents say it has long been an eyesore. Neeraj Agarwal, a developer with Clarity Development […]
More Americans struggle with safety concerns amidst growing food recalls
Food recalls are not increasing, but attention is. Dr. Stein notes the total annual number of recalls has not gone up — but high-profile outbreaks like the cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce are drawing significant public attention this summer. You can’t see contamination, but you can reduce your risk. There is no visible way to tell […]
Omaha City Council approves 2027 budget after debate over property tax amendment
The Omaha City Council approved the city’s 2027 budget Tuesday after debating a property tax cut amendment The budget funds new hires at the parks department, library system, Omaha Fire Department, and Omaha Police Department Omaha voters will decide on two bond measures in November for a youth sports complex and a new joint police […]
Shock gloves will remain in Westside Community Schools after some parents speak out at board meeting
Westside Community Schools will keep shock gloves for SROs at Westside Middle and Westside High School OPD removed shock gloves from most OPS schools last week after the district requested their removal BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Westside Community Schools will keep shock gloves in use by school resource officers at Westside Middle School […]
Omaha City Council set to vote on 2027 budget on Tuesday, which includes money to pay for addition city staff
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Omaha City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on Mayor John Ewing’s proposed 2027 budget of nearly $1.7 billion. The budget would help the police force reach its full capacity of 906 officers and increase staffing at the Parks Department and Library System. Ewing said increasing staff was a priority […]