Omaha police issue 715 citations, make 100 arrests during special street enforcement
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha police made 100 arrests and issued 715 citations for street racing and reckless driving between March 1 and April 30. Among the highlights of the operation: 68 careless, reckless, drag racing and sideshow arrests, 239 speeding citations, 24 DUI and DUI drug arrests, 6 seatbelt violations. Lt. Danny Flynn of the OPD Traffic Unit […]
Berkshire 5K brought together shareholders, youth runners and environmental activists
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The CEO of Oriental Trading Company, Steve Mendelik, ran the Berkshire Hathaway “Invest in Yourself” 5K along the Omaha riverfront with family and employees. They joined shareholders and neighbors for a run that doubled as a fundraiser for Girls Inc. It was an end to the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. […]
Berkshire faithful flock to Omaha as Greg Abel takes center stage for first time
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting was all about getting to know the new guy — CEO Greg Abel — as he picks up the reins from Warren Buffett. One shareholder, Prince Dykes from Denver, says Abel has “big shoes to fill ” but he was pleased with the new CEO so […]
Omaha neighbors rally at Memorial Park for “Workers Over Billionaires” event on May Day
Hundreds rallied at Omaha’s Memorial Park for “Workers Over Billionaires” event It was part of nationwide May Day rallies Speakers told the crowd about supporting unions BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Hundreds of neighbors gathered at Memorial Park in Central Omaha on Friday night for a “Workers Over Billionaires” rally, part of nationwide May […]
Nebraska Medicaid work requirements take effect, leaving some recipients uncertain about coverage
Nebraska is the first state in the country to implement Medicaid work requirements under a federal law signed in 2025 Some Medicaid recipients and advocates say there is little clear information available about what paperwork is required, what the deadlines are, and what the consequences of non-compliance will be The Nebraska Department of Health and […]
Shareholders’ perspectives on Buffett, Abel and America’s economy
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting is one for the record books. This weekend is the company’s first — in six decades — without Warren Buffett at the helm. Instead, his hand-picked successor, Greg Abel, will address shareholders on Saturday. 3 News Now joined out-of-town visitors and locals to take […]
AFFIDAVIT: Investigators point to hotel surveillance video as proof Florida man linked to Nebraska man’s death
CARTER LAKE, Iowa (KMTV) — New information from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation confirms the identity of the man found dead inside a hotel room at Country Inn & Suites in Carter Lake. Kenneth Bruce Gauff, 63, of Omaha’s death has been ruled a homicide. Joseph Edward Bertolino, 37, of Jacksonville, FL, faces Murder […]
Omaha’s ‘This Way’ campaign helps businesses and visitors navigate street car construction
The “This Way” campaign to help visitors and local businesses navigate street car construction Thousands of people with visit Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. The city and local businesses work together to help them navigate the city. business owners and city leaders say the completed street car will ultimately transform and strengthen the neighborhood. […]
Omaha honors civil rights activist Tessie Edwards with a newly named street in her community
The city of Omaha renamed a stretch of Western Avenue after Tessie Edwards, honoring her decades of work as a civil rights activist a Former students and family members gathered to celebrate Edwards, sharing memories of a woman they say changed their lives and community. The ceremony came just hours after the Supreme Court rolled […]
Body found in Carter Lake hotel linked to Florida man accused of assaulting Lincoln police officer
CARTER LAKE, Iowa (KMTV) — The call came in from police in Lincoln, Neb., and when Carter Lake Police followed up, they found the body of a man. The discovery was made inside a hotel room at Country Inn & Suites in Carter Lake. Lincoln police describe “allegations” from Joseph Bertolino (made after he’s accused […]