New Valley development brings Casey’s, Fareway, housing
VALLEY, Neb. (KMTV) — A new development project called Valley Landing is bringing a mix of businesses, housing, and lakeside living to Valley. The project will feature enough room for about 10 businesses and 25 acres for housing. Planned additions include a Casey’s gas station and a Fareway grocery store. Construction on the Casey’s is […]
Omaha to create new strategic partnerships director role funded by a $750,000 community foundation grant
A $750,000 grant will fund a new Omaha strategic partnerships director position Jacquelyn Morrison to lead the role to drive future city initiatives If the city council approves the role, Morrison will start in May 2026 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The City of Omaha is looking to its future by creating a new […]
Of an estimated 38 million brackets, Malvern teen is ranked 2nd going into championship game
MALVERN, Iowa (KMTV) — Liam Markut enjoys college basketball, and knows many of this year’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament starting lineups. Yet, he credits luck with getting this far. Markut, 13, was one of an estimated 38 million people to submit a bracket in the Capital One March Madness Bracket Challenge, or what’s […]
Council Bluffs property company hosts Easter egg hunt to celebrate West Broadway corridor revitalization
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — A developer building new housing units in Council Bluffs celebrated the neighborhood by hosting an Easter egg hunt outside the Treehouse Apartments on the West End. On a chilly morning, the Easter bunny and a flock of children were on the hunt for eggs and prizes. Despite the brisk temperature, […]
ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CLOCK: Council Bluffs church plans ’50s sock hop to restore downtown landmark
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — The congregation at Broadway United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs is raising money to get its historic clock tower working again by hosting a 1950s-themed sock hop. I went 120 feet above the 100 Block in Council Bluffs to get a look inside the clock tower for myself. WATCH KATRINA’S […]
Ad campaign linking Cavanaugh and Trump decried as deceptive by candidate, voters
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Is it just the state of politics? Perhaps. However, Democratic candidate for Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district, John Cavanaugh, says it shouldn’t be. Voters who contacted KMTV 3 bristled at the misleading nature of the mailer and video ads, painting Cavanaugh as a supporter of President Trump’s agenda in Nebraska. The fine […]
Omaha Tribe seeks partner for medical cannabis enterprise as Nebraska legislature debates protections
OMAHA RESERVATION (KMTV) — The Omaha Tribe is searching for a development partner to build a medical cannabis enterprise on its land, a project that could generate up to $50 million annually and create 80 to 100 jobs. The move follows a 2024 vote by Nebraskans in favor of medical cannabis. The proposed enterprise would […]
Former defense secretary Chuck Hagel warns of authoritarianism and criticizes the war with Iran at UNO
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and former Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines spoke at the University of Nebraska Omaha about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the erosion of global trust in the United States. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Chuck Hagel and Avril Haines discuss the war with […]
Omaha Uber and Lyft drivers feel the impact of record-high gas prices on their overall take-home pay
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – – Record-high gas prices are impacting the take-home pay of Omaha rideshare drivers. Learn how one local driver is navigating the costs Gas prices of $3 to $4 in Omaha are cutting into the overall take-home pay . The high cost of fuel and city construction are changing how rideshare drivers evaluate fares and navigate the city. Drivers are actively looking for ways to cut costs, such as filling up in areas with cheaper gas like Council Bluffs. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: If you drive, getting gas is something you can’t avoid. As gas prices hit record highs, those who drive for rideshare services like Uber […]
Nebraska ends contract with League of Human Dignity as neighbors worry about disability care services
Nebraska ended its disability services contract with the League of Human Dignity on April 1 The state moved service coordination in-house to save more than $7 million Neighbors worry the change will lead to fewer care hours and lower quality service BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The League of Human Dignity, which coordinated state […]