Omaha Quakers hold Fourth of July ‘Declaration of Resistance’ demonstration over voting rights concerns
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — From the nation’s founding through the women’s suffrage and civil rights movements, the Religious Society of Friends — a Christian denomination better known as Quakers — have advocated for causes tied to the principles in the nation’s founding documents. On Independence Day, local Quakers gathered at 72nd and Dodge in central […]
A band, bikes and candy: JE George Blvd parade marks 76 years
OMAHA AND RALSTON, Neb. (KMTV) — The J.E. George Boulevard neighborhood parade marked its 76th year, celebrating the spirit of ’76, shortly after skies cleared for the Dundee community. “We are the Omaha Central High School Band,” Eris Rodriguez, a Central High mellophone player, said. “We’re like one of their favorite things, too. The band […]
Body of Wyatt Bernal, 19, recovered from Wehrspann Lake Saturday morning
PAPILLION, Neb (KMTV) — The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office released more information about missing Omaha man, Wyatt Bernal. Wyatt was missing for two days following a canoeing incident. His body was found on Saturday morning. His mother told KMTV that friends and family will be wearing purple in Bernal’s honor as that was his favorite […]
Omaha man stops suspected intoxicated driver in Dundee after Memorial Park concert
Robert Hearnes jumped through a truck window, wrestled the keys away from the suspected intoxicated driver. The driver was a threat to homes, vehicles, and families making their way through the Dundee following a Memorial Park concert. While officers acknowledged the danger of what he did, they praised his bravery and presented him with a […]
Field Club neighborhood parade tradition kicks off with street mural for America’s 250th birthday
The Field Club neighborhood’s annual Fourth of July parade is a long-standing tradition — and so are the street murals neighbors paint to celebrate it. This year, Summer McAndrew and Stephanie Shanahan are among the neighbors who have painted the street murals for as long as they can remember, doing so with friends and family. […]
Respect Nebraska Voters coalition pushes constitutional change to protect ballot initiatives
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A Nebraska coalition is pushing for a constitutional change that would make it harder for state lawmakers to alter voter-led initiatives, submitting its petitions to the Secretary of State Thursday after roughly six months of signature gathering. The group, Respect Nebraska Voters, wants to raise the threshold required for the unicameral […]
At least four Nebraska ballot petitions submitted to secretary of state as signature deadline passed Thursday
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – At least four of the 12 Nebraska ballot petitions have been submitted to the Secretary of State’s office, according to a source within that office on Thursday afternoon. The deadline to collect signatures passed at 5 p.m. on Thursday. The four successful petitions include keeping transgender and nonbinary people out of […]
Hooper, Nebraska, celebrates its 150th anniversary alongside America’s 250th
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Hooper, Nebraska, is marking a milestone of its own: the town’s 150th anniversary. Like many other Nebraska cities, Hooper was established as a railroad town in 1876, and 150 years later it is still going strong. Events begin Friday, July 3, at the park with an evening […]
Nebraska medical cannabis regulations approved by with future challenges looming
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers approved regulations from the Medical Cannabis Commission Tuesday, but warned that outstanding challenges could bring setbacks in the future. Dominic Gillen, an advocate for medical cannabis, said he views Hilgers’ statement as a win, even if a small one. Gillen’s son is nonverbal and suffers from […]
Westside grad Carter Pflug wins Rising Star Award at the Jimmy Awards, a student equivalent to the Tony Awards
Carter Pflug, a 2026 Westside grad, won the Rising Star Award at the national Jimmy Awards competition in NYC The Jimmy Awards recognize the best high school musical theater students across the country each year. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A Westside teenager made his mark on a national stage this summer, winning the […]