‘An honor to be able to serve those who served:’ Food pantry at Omaha VA to get boost from fireworks event
The Omaha VA’s food pantry helps thousands of local veterans facing food insecurity The New Cassel Retirement Center is collecting canned goods and cash at its annual fireworks show on Wednesday The pantry is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Michael Ingram has never stopped serving. As […]
Cycling couple stops in Hooper on their journey across the United States
While in Hooper for a story about their 150-year celebration, Meteorologist Joseph Meyer met a couple making a cross-country journey on their bikes. Paul and Ann Koenig are biking the Great American Wheel route, which runs from Seattle to Washington, D.C. When Joseph met them in Hooper, they were on day 41 of their journey. […]
City of Ralston builds Eternal Flame Memorial Plaza to honor veterans and their sacrifices
RALSTON, Neb. (KMTV) — Ralston is building a new memorial to honor veterans and the sacrifices they have made. Six different flags fly at the Eternal Flame Memorial Plaza, each representing a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The project is not finished yet, but once complete, it will feature a 6-foot-tall flame sculpture with […]
Omaha approves $10 million in TIF funding for Hanscom Park apartment complex to replace many iconic silos
Omaha City Council voted 6-0 to approve more than $10 million in TIF funding for a project to replace silos with apartments in Hanscom Park Most silos near 35th and Vinton will be demolished for a 230-unit, four-building apartment complex BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Omaha City Council voted 6-0 on Tuesday to […]
Pleasant Green Baptist Church will use fireworks sales to fund back-to-school shoe drive
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Pleasant Green Baptist Church is holding its first-ever fireworks tent sale, with proceeds going directly into the community — not church operations. Pastor Brian Page said the timing of the fundraiser aligns with growing financial need in the area. “There’s so many things going on in the community with economics. Families […]
With the first warm stretch of days hitting Omaha, ER doctor shares how you can stay safe in the summer heat
TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE IN THE HEAT: get out of the heat by finding shade or an air conditioned building, stay hydrated with water or electrolyte drinks, wear a hat and eat salty snacks First warm stretch of days hitting Omaha this week BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – An Omaha professional dog walker is […]
Omaha man charged with White House attack plot makes first court appearance
LINCOLN (KMTV) — Omaha resident Abraham Alvarez, who is accused of plotting to attack the White House UFC fight, made his first appearance Monday in federal court in Lincoln. Prosecutors say that Alvarez was the leader of a group that planned to attack the UFC fight on the White House lawn with drones, and then […]
Creighton student organizes Center Mall Car Show to raise money for cancer charity
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A 21-year-old Creighton University student organized the first-ever Center Mall Car Show, bringing together car enthusiasts to raise money for a charity that supports cancer patients and their families. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Creighton student hosts car show to raise money for cancer charity Patrick Ramaekers partnered with the South Omaha […]
2026 Memorial Park Concert and Firework Show held on Friday
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The annual Memorial Park Concert and Firework Show was held on Friday in Dundee. It’s a free concert that first began in 1987. The 2026 edition features performances by the band CAKE and Motown legend Smokey Robinson. 3 News Now’s Dundee Neighborhood Reporter Jeremy Fredricks spoke with neighbors – from just […]
Nebraska City to celebrate America 250 in a nostalgic way with Treestock
Nebraska City is celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a way only the home of Arbor Day could, with its annual Treestock festival. Since 2021, Treestock has attracted thousands of visitors from across southeast Nebraska with live music and overall Independence Day festivities. Unlike its 1960s musical name inspiration, Woodstock, Treestock is a family-friendly event with […]