Omaha Sister Cities Association to host World Cup watch party at UNO’s Maverick Landing this Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The FIFA World Cup has captured the attention of thousands across the Omaha metro, with neighbors flocking to watch parties throughout the area. Now, the Omaha Sister Cities Association is inviting you to enjoy the action with some of our favorite international visitors. OSCA is hosting a World Cup watch party […]
South O Sandwich Co. brings workforce training, community mission to downtown Omaha
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A new sandwich shop in downtown Omaha is doing more than serving food — it’s helping the community gain valuable work experience. South O Sandwich Co. is one of downtown Omaha’s newest food spots, but its mission sets it apart from other restaurants in the area. “These are individuals who are hard workers […]
Benson Community Garden receives grants to add a new rainwater collection system and a discovery center
The Benson Community Garden has served the neighborhood for 15 years as a space for growing food and connections Two new grants will fund a new rainwater collection system and a discovery center at the garden BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Benson Community Garden has been a neighborhood fixture for 15 years, and […]
Heat-related issues cars may face this summer
OMAHA, Neb. – Our cars undergo lots of stress during the hot and cold weather we get here in Omaha. Meteorologist Tim Schmidt spoke with the owner of Westgate High Tech Auto about what motorists should be looking out for when these summer temps start to rise. Zach says the most common repair, especially during […]
‘I was completely blindsided’: Omaha baseball team rises from canceled season to finish on high note
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A 14U baseball team that had its season unexpectedly canceled earlier this year found a new home, a new name, and a season worth remembering. Josiah Hollibaugh, coach of what was then the 14U Omaha Nighthawks team, said he never saw it coming when an email from the organization canceled the […]
FBI fraud investigation: Dodge County Sheriff pleads guilty, will surrender law enforcement certification
DODGE COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — Dodge County Sheriff Dustin Weitzel faces federal prison time – after admitting, according to the Department of Justice, to one count of wire fraud. An FBI investigation showed Weitzel, as then-treasurer of the Dodge County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 17, transferred a total of $45,500 to personal bank accounts […]
July Fourth fireworks cleanup falls on neighbors as cities lack specific debris rules
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: July Fourth celebrations leave behind more than memories — they leave debris. In a neighborhood near 87th and Sorensen, residents didn’t wait to be told to clean it up. Robert Heflin said neighbors were out early the morning after the holiday. “Sunday morning….the two houses that had the displays…they were out with their […]
Omaha names new interim parks director as search for permanent leader continues
Omaha has gone about a year without a permanent parks director, and the search is starting over A candidate was offered the job last week but withdrew The city aims to name a permanent parks director in October and have them on board by year’s end BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha has a […]
Bishop Neumann’s Marching Cavaliers head to D.C. for National Independence Day Parade
UPDATE: The organizers of America ‘s National Independence Day Parade, scheduled for July 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM, have regretfully canceled the parade due to extreme heat in the Washington, DC, region. The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning for the District of Columbia, with heat index values expected to reach between 110°F […]
Scholarships for local summer camps available: Hip Hop Lab, dance, wildlife exploration
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Broadly speaking, more parents say they wish they had access to summer programs for their kids. Cost can be a real barrier. We’re detailing three summer camps in this article, where, at the time of recording, scholarships were still available for all three. Click here to learn more and apply for […]