Omaha family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — With four active boys, Michael and Kristina Agostino embraced the ‘chaos’ of those ‘growing up years,’ where each child was involved in one sport or another. Their second-born, Nick, also happened to be good at art. “He just creates magic when he has a canvas,” Michael said. But something else brought […]
Creighton University student’s book detailing his adoption journey heads to the Library of Congress
Creighton University student Wilson Munsterman wrote “Marked by Adoption” to detail his journey from a Chinese orphanage to his adoptive family. Munsterman hopes the book helps others understand adoption by sharing his own struggles with self-worth and how his mindset eventually changed. The book is currently available on Amazon and will now be displayed in […]
Omaha residents can now enjoy unlimited free bike rides across the city to improve health and transit
A first-of-its-kind program now offers residents unlimited, free 60-minute bike rides Sponsored in part by Medica, the initiative aims to improve community health and provide a free transportation option as costs rise. Organizers will collect data over the next year to prove the program’s benefits to supporters and try to maintain the free service. The […]
Metro Transit brings a new bus route to Saddle Creek to connect riders with essential stores and services
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Metro Transit is bringing a bus route to Saddle Creek Road for the first time to help riders access frequently used stores and services. The new service, which began Sunday, is part of Bus Route 30. The route starts in Florence, travels through North Omaha, continues along Saddle Creek Road into […]
Families line up to celebrate the grand opening of the Central Omaha Public Library
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — It was a day many neighbors in the metro were waiting for: the grand opening of the Central Omaha Public Library. When I arrived before noon, there was already a line of families out the door. As soon as the ribbon was cut, eager readers scattered across the library, browsing the […]
Gretna man accused of chasing young girls released on bond as DCSO increases neighborhood patrols
GRETNA, Neb. (KMTV) — A man accused of chasing two young girls and intending to commit sexual acts with them has been released on a $2,000 bond, authorities said. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to 196th and V Street on April 16 after reports that a man was chasing two young […]
Council Bluffs Legion Riders present flags to veterans in care homes through growing Flags for Vets program
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — The American Legion Riders in Council Bluffs are participating in Flags for Vets, a program designed to present flags to older veterans during their lifetimes. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Flags for Vets program honors living veterans in Iowa The initiative, which started in Le Mars, Iowa, was adopted by the […]
Dundee restaurant Ooh De Lally to open a new home to provide housing for seven of its employees
Ooh De Lally restaurant is opening a home for seven of its employees The restaurant is raising funds to furnish the home and needs $8,000 more, as of Friday afternoon BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Safe and affordable housing can be tough to find for people who have been incarcerated. Now, a popular Dundee […]
Podcast studio, 3D printers and a geneology floor: An early look inside the Omaha Central Library
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The new Omaha Central Library at 72nd and Dodge streets opens to the public this Sunday at noon, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The facility aims to be accessible to everyone. Metro Transit is offering free fares on ORBT for the grand opening. Stacy Lickteig with the Omaha […]
Woman who police say stabbed boy at Walmart found “not responsible by reason of insanity” in court last year
The woman police say stabbed boy at Walmart was found “not responsible by reason of insanity” in 2025 Court records show Noemi Guzman was facing four charges from 2024 attacks on her family in South Omaha and a church in Little Italy Court ordered mental health evaluations for Guzman BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Noemi Guzman – the […]