Omaha police respond to murder-suicide with two young children inside; city sees six deaths on Wednesday
Two children were taken to Project Harmony after a murder-suicide at their home in Northwest Omaha A five-year-old called a family member for help, who then called 911 Ewing and Schmaderer: six people died across Omaha on Wednesday in what police called a rare and deadly day BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha Police […]
Mayhew Cabin reopens in Nebraska City on Juneteenth after seven-year closure and restoration
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Mayhew Cabin in Nebraska City is reopening after seven years — and on Juneteenth. The cabin served as a stop on the Lane Trail, or Free-State Trail, where 12 enslaved people who had escaped from Missouri rested on their way to freedom. It became the first site in Nebraska […]
New grocery store coming to North Omaha; community gets first say in what it looks like
North Omaha residents are being given a direct voice in shaping what the new grocery store will look like Tex Johnson made clear there is currently no grocery store readily available in the area, framing this development as a long-overdue solution to a food access problem in North Omaha. A second community meeting is scheduled […]
Fans spend big at Men’s College World Series, from flights to tailgates
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Visitors and locals alike are opening their wallets at the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, with some fans spending as much as $10,000. The spending starts before fans even arrive. Megan Sigler, a visitor from California, estimated her time at the CWS $1,200 after factoring in her flight and Airbnb. […]
Omaha man accused of leading plot to attack UFC event at the White House
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — An Omaha man is in federal custody after authorities say he led a group that planned to fly explosive drones into a UFC event on the White House lawn, then shoot people as they fled. Abraham Alvarez was arrested in Omaha. Court documents describe him as the leader of the group […]
Omaha city council to vote on equal minimum wage for teen workers
The Omaha City Council will vote July 14 on a measure to give teen workers the same minimum wage as adult workers. The push for equal teen pay comes after the Nebraska state legislature rolled back a minimum wage increase that voters approved in 2022. Supporters, including teen workers and community advocates, showed up to […]
Omaha Art Fair vendors say Saturday’s severe weather shattered livelihoods and wiped out months of work
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Severe weather Saturday morning damaged tents and destroyed inventory at the Omaha Art Fair and hurt revenue at the Omaha Farmer’s Market, leaving some small business owners with significant losses. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Omaha Art Fair vendors devastated by Saturday severe weather Adam Weiss, president of the Omaha Art Fair […]
Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — After a morning storm, local kids dried off their cars and geared up for the Omaha Soap Box Derby, an 88-year-old tradition held at Seymour Smith Park. UPDATE: Local Champions — Lily Brand, Drew Brand and Brooke Hamilton — will compete in the world championship derby in Akron, Ohio. WATCH KATRINA’S […]
Omaha advocates say vaping products are designed to attract kids, not help smokers quit
Bright colors, candy-like flavors and devices that mimic everyday items like pens, highlighters and lipstick make vaping products attractive to children. CDC data shows 1.6 million students currently vape, including more than 400 middle schoolers. Nicotine patches, gum and nasal spray are the proven ways to stop smoking — not vaping products. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Omaha […]
College World Series brings electric atmosphere to Omaha on Friday
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The College World Series opened in Omaha with an electric atmosphere Friday, as fans of powerhouse SEC programs and first-time participants packed the city’s popular spots. West Virginia and Troy are both making their first trips to Omaha this year, bringing new fan bases to the event alongside established college baseball […]