AFFIDAVIT: Omaha woman allowed home to be used in sex-for-money operation
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — 3 News Now is following new developments in a sex trafficking bust that includes charges against a former City of Omaha accountant and four others. Omaha police have arrested a woman who they say allowed two of the other defendants to use her home for sex. Jenilee Rapp owns a property […]
ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH: An inside look of the new Methodist Jennie Edmunsdon Behavioral Health facility
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — It’s a big step towards addressing mental health in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa. The brand-new, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health facility in Council Bluffs is a joint venture between Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare. Teams of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and social workers will work together to treat […]
In Bennington, WM can now turn landfill biogas into pipeline-quality gas
BENNINGTON, Neb. (KMTV) — When KMTV3 covered their groundbreaking in 2024, WM’s project was heralded as an ‘innovative approach.’ Though construction at the Pheasant Point Landfill took longer than anticipated, in opening this year instead of last, the company says the facility is now ready to produce up to 720,000 MMBtu of renewable natural gas […]
Tornado damage reported south of Plattsmouth as another round of severe storms approaches Monday
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (KMTV) — A possible tornado touched down south of Plattsmouth Sunday night off Wiles Road, destroying at least one grain bin, damaging a new $80,000 truck, and moving a camper more than 100 feet. The family living on the farm and the property owners declined to be on camera. No injuries were reported […]
PAY IT FORWARD: Blair teacher receives $500 check
Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Cherri Yost, Blair teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators shared with us: Art supplies are not cheap. Cherri works diligently with her students (on a very strict budget) to expose them to the […]
PAY IT FORWARD: OPS teacher receives $500 check
Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Danielle Kirchhevel, OPS Kindergarten teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators shared with us: Danielle leads her classroom with unlimited and unconditional love for her students. Oftentimes, many of her students each year have […]
PAY IT FORWARD: District 66 teacher receives $500 check
Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Stacey Shchnauber, District 66 teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators shared with us: Mrs. Schnauber always goes above and beyond for her Kindergarten class. She makes every student feel confident in themselves. She […]
PAY IT FORWARD: Bennington art teacher receives $500 check
Omaha, Neb. (KMTV) – Congratulations to Josh Powell, Bennington Art teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. As the nominators shared with us: Mr. Powell is a fabulous art teacher at Bennington High School. He cares deeply about his students and wants to […]
Saturday severe weather moves through Nebraska and Southwest Iowa
Saturday is day two of the four possible days of severe weather in Nebraska and Southwest Iowa. Read the latest on certain reports and warnings below. Severe weather warning for Douglas County: Just after 9:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Douglas County, and is in effect until 10:15 p.m. Southwest Iowa neighbors […]
Are Nebraska startups the key to reversing the state’s brain drain problem?
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska’s brain drain problem has generated studies, initiatives, and no shortage of conversation. • Nebraska’s Omaha and Lincoln metro areas account for more than 60% of the state’s tax revenue but lag roughly 68,000 jobs behind peer cities, according to the Aksarben Foundation. • Startup investor Brennan Costello of The Combine […]