Jury finds Fair Deal Cafe guilty in eviction case over unpaid rent as owner plans to appeal decision
Offutt Advisory Council receives $70,000 in grants to support military families
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – The Offutt Advisory Council received two grants totaling $70,000 from Google and Meta to support Airmen and their families. The Offutt Advisory Council received $70,000 in grants from Google and Meta. The funds will provide food, diapers, and holiday assistance to local military families. The money will also support the […]
OSHA fines Horizon Biofuels nearly $150,000 after Fremont explosion killed father and two daughters
FREMONT, Neb. (KMTV) — OSHA issued a citation forcing Horizon Biofuels to pay just under $150,000 following an investigation into a July explosion in Fremont that killed an employee and his two daughters. The citation was issued because of multiple violations deemed “serious” and “willful – serious.” These included equipment that lacked controls to stop […]
Moving Veterans Forward celebrates 15 years of helping homeless veterans in Omaha and Council Bluffs
PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — Moving Veterans Forward is on a mission to help homeless veterans in Omaha and Council Bluffs get back on their feet as the organization celebrates 15 years. The Papillion-based nonprofit told me it has helped over 3,000 veterans over the last decade and a half by supplying necessities, like food, furniture, […]
Stella’s Bar and Grill temporarily reopens at the Bellevue Eagles Club after a fire forced it to close
BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) – The community stepped up by creating a fundraiser for the business and its employees, and is now offering them a space to continue serving. Stella’s Bar and Grill is operating out of the Bellevue Eagles Club after a fire closed its original location in early February. The Eagles Club offered its […]
Gretna Fire Department names Nick Pierce new fire chief
GRETNA, Neb. — Nick Pierce has been named the new fire chief for the Gretna Fire Department. Pierce, who has been with the department for years, previously served as the assistant chief. He replaces former Fire Chief Rod Buethe, who is no longer the fire chief. The Gretna Fire Department operates as a combination department. […]
Sarpy County Museum sets an April 10 deadline for neighbors to claim loaned artifacts
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – The Sarpy County Historical Society is reminding neighbors they have until April 10 to request the return of items loaned to the Sarpy County Museum. Neighbors have until April 10 to request the return of items loaned to the Sarpy County Museum. Artifacts left behind will be loaned to other […]
We visited with toddlers, but Community Day at the new Tenaska Center is for all ages
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In addition to Broadway shows and concerts, Omaha Performing Arts offers a range of education and community engagement events. Even more opportunities will be available with the opening of the Tenaska Center. Community Day includes hours of FREE classes. Try something new – no matter how old you are! Saturday, April […]
Gas prices average $4 a gallon across the US as the ongoing war with Iran drives up global oil costs
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The average price for a gallon of gas across the U.S. is now around $4 as the war with Iran continues. This is a stark difference from what President Donald Trump promised in 2024. “Energy is going to bring us back. That means we’re going down and getting gasoline below $2 […]
Parents express concerns that registered sex offenders are not automatically banned from Nebraska schools
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) – Restrictions for registered sex offenders on school grounds in are handled on a case-by-case basis, though cities can put stricter ordinances in place. Parents say more restrictions are needed. Nebraska law does not automatically ban registered sex offenders from school grounds; restrictions are handled on a case-by-case basis. A registered […]