Central Library seeks work from local artists to add 17th piece to its growing art collection
Central Library is searching for a local artist to add to its collection of works Artists have near-total creative freedom; the selected work will be revealed in April 2027 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Central Library is more than a place to check out books. Walk inside and look up, down, or straight ahead […]
Parkway Development Company seeks rezoning for 7630 Pacific St. to build a new apartment complex in Loveland
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Changes could be coming along Pacific St. in Loveland. Parkway Development Company wants the Omaha City Council to rezone 7630 Pacific St. so a five-story, 34-unit apartment complex can be built there. The Omaha City Council will hold a hearing and vote about TIF funding for the project next Tuesday, July […]
Friends, family gather to remember 19-year-old Tori Kreitler at Gifford Park vigil
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Dozens of friends and family members gathered Tuesday night in Gifford Park for a vigil to remember Tori Kreitler, 19. The vigil was held at the home where Kreitler once lived, near 35th and Davenport. Attendees lit candles, listened to music, and shared stories about her. The yard was filled with […]
Cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Nebraska and Iowa: What you need to know about symptoms and prevention
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Nebraska and Iowa, but health experts say symptoms can be difficult to distinguish from other common illnesses without professional testing. The parasite causes symptoms that resemble other illnesses, including fevers, diarrhea, and nausea. David Quimbly, an infectious disease expert at CHI Health, said the illness can […]
Suspected drunk driver appears in court for crash that killed 10-year-old boy
OMAHA, NE. — Tanner Hunt, a 28-year-old Elkhorn resident, appeared in court Monday facing charges of multi-vehicle homicide and DUI after prosecutors say he was driving 98 miles per hour when he collided with a vehicle, killing a 10-year-old. Hunt appeared before Douglas County District Judge Stephanie Shearer in an orange jumpsuit and on crutches. […]
Omaha Police: Man dead following a welfare check, gunfire exchange on Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Here’s what we know from police about an incident in the Aksarben neighborhood of Omaha on Saturday: The Omaha Police Department’s Officer-Involved Investigations Team (OIIT) is investigating an incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in the area of 55th & Pine Street, which resulted in the death of one individual. At approximately […]
Omaha Streetcar construction brings new closures to streets across Downtown, Midtown and Blackstone
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Next week brings a new round of road closures across the Omaha Streetcar route. We’re sharing this with you to help you plan ahead. Here is a breakdown of what Omaha Public Works has planned. Monday: 3 to 6 a.m.: Rails are being moved into their final positions on Farnam between […]
Meta rolls out controversial new AI image generator
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Meta’s new AI image generator allows users to create AI-generated images of other people using photos pulled from public Instagram accounts — without asking those people for permission first. Users whose photos could be used must manually opt out through their profile settings. Cathy Johnson, vice president at Lutheran Family Services, said the […]
The North Omaha Community Care Council brought teens together for workshops on mental health
More than 300 North Omaha teens attended workshops at UNMC designed to help them identify and process emotions they often keep hidden. Ta’Miyah Wright said young people had recently spoken with city leaders about gaps in mental health resources — and felt this event was a direct response to that conversation. Sessions covered everything from […]
LOCAL REPORTING: With AI, ‘seeing is no longer believing’ – including in politics; the task ahead of voters
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Voters are increasingly forced to question what’s real in political advertising as artificial intelligence becomes cheaper and more accessible — and regulation lags behind. More than 20 campaigns in Nebraska and Iowa were contacted for this story, including candidates running for local, state and congressional offices. Many did not respond when […]