Oklahoma and North Carolina fans brace for winner-take-all College World Series Game 3
10:00 p.m. Monday Oklahoma fans erupted at Charles Schwab Field as the Sooners recorded the final out of the 2026 Men’s College World Series – defeating North Carolina 13-2. Jeff Byrum said before the game that a victory would be the perfect gift for an extended Father’s Day weekend. After the game, his family joined in […]
Jamise Thompson a 28-year-old mother of three shot and killed in North Omaha
A mother of three was killed. Jamise Thompson, 28, was shot and killed near 24th and Lizzie Street in North Omaha. Family members returned to the scene to lay flowers and grieve. No suspect information has been released. Anyone with tips can contact Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP (7867). BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A 28-year-old mother of three was […]
Sinkhole opens near 38th and Farnam streets, prompting building evacuations
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A sinkhole opened near 38th and Farnam streets in Omaha Sunday morning, prompting city crews to evacuate nearby buildings. City crews received a call just before 8:30 a.m. The sinkhole left the sidewalk completely gone from the front of an unoccupied building along the streetcar construction on Farnam Street. Max Williams, […]
Omaha police investigating early morning, double shooting; one victim is dead
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha Police are investigating an early Saturday morning shooting near 24th and Lake Streets. At approximately 3:19 a.m. on Saturday, police were called to the neighborhood and discovered a 28-year-old woman with gunshot injuries. She was taken to Nebraska Medicine by Omaha Fire Department medics, where she later died. An additional […]
Nebraska neighbors push to get 12 initiatives on the November ballot before July 2 deadline
Up to 12 petitions are circulating in Nebraska ahead of the July 2 signature deadline Topics range from abortion rights and cannabis to property taxes and sports betting Petitions need enough signatures to qualify fir the November 3 general election ballot BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Petition gatherers are making a final push across […]
North Omaha neighbors celebrate Juneteenth with third annual Brunch and Bike Ride
Dozens of community members joined the third annual Brunch and Bike Ride through North Omaha to kick off Juneteenth festivities with a morning of movement and reflection. Joy Fest founder Alajia McKizia said the event is about celebrating freedom for all people and reflecting on the ongoing fight for liberation. The Juneteenth festivities in North […]
Great Plains Black History Museum marks 50 years, inducts first class and share new facility update
The Great Plains Black History Museum has spent five decades preserving and sharing Black history in the Omaha region, with community members gathering to mark the milestone. Ten community leaders were recognized as the museum’s first class of inductees for their work preserving the history and legacy of North Omaha. The museum has reached 40% […]
Bill Jensen describes last 25 years as a dream, prepares for final MCWS games as public address announcer
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Fans alive today may remember Jack Payne. Otherwise, it’s Bill Jensen’s voice in the background of their College World Series memories. Jensen, who grew up in Benson and would take the bus to South Omaha as a kid to watch baseball, is preparing for this final games. Jensen’s first game as […]
Brownville, Nebraska: A small town with a large cultural output
Brownville, Nebraska, has a population of just 142, but its cultural output is much larger than its size. I spent a day in this small town in Nemaha County learning about why it has such a big impact. The day began with a look at Brownville’s history alongside Steve Woerth, who volunteers at the Brownville […]
College World Series fans explore Central Omaha neighborhoods on off days
CWS fans are spending off days exploring Omaha neighborhoods beyond Baseball Village In Central Omaha, visitors explored Benson and Dundee Businesses there are welcoming out-of-town visitors during the tournament BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Wille Hayson and Jason Bell had Omaha on their minds for months. The two friends made the trip for the […]