Omaha neighbors share views on proposed $1.7 billion city budget at public hearing
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: 10PM UPDATE:OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha neighbors shared their views on the city’s proposed 2027 budget Tuesday night during a public hearing at the Civic Center. The proposal from Mayor John Ewing totals $1.7 billion, with a focus on the Omaha Police Department and the Parks Department. In July, Ewing said his goal […]
Omaha mayor shares update on sinkhole near streetcar construction route at 38th and Farnam
Negotiations underway: The city’s attorneys are in negotiations with the property owner’s attorneys, and the property owner’s engineers have been given two options — repair the building or demolish it and clear the rubble so streetcar construction can continue. Cause still unknown: The city has not yet determined what caused the sinkhole, but says contractors will be […]
One injured in shooting between two cars on Center Street
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: One person was injured Monday in a shooting involving two vehicles driving through Omaha. Police said the shooting occurred between a Camaro and a Honda Odyssey as both vehicles traveled east on Center Street toward 90th Street just after midday. One driver shot the other. One driver pulled into […]
Omaha mayor challenges residents to be good neighbors to students as school year approaches
Omaha’s mayor launched a new monthly “Good Neighbor” initiative Friday, with August’s focus centered on supporting students across all learning spectrums, as the school year begins. Community members are encouraged to tell the mayor’s office how they plan to be a good neighbor or nominate someone who inspires them each month. Mayor Ewing gathered leaders […]
Could Omaha’s ‘sinkholes’ be connected to the type of soil?
Three major holes have opened on Omaha city streets since the start of 2025 in the Aksarben, Blackstone, and Downtown neighborhoods. Nebraska State Geologist says most of the soil in Omaha is loess. Loess is known for being loose and erodes easily. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Three major holes have formed on Omaha […]
RSM Putting Challenge brings blind and visually impaired youth to the golf course with Korn Ferry Tour pros
Outlook Nebraska used the RSM Putting Challenge to connect blind and visually impaired youth with Korn Ferry Tour professionals, framing golf as a gateway to confidence and independence. 15-year-old Anna Weber, who is legally blind, returned to show that her vision loss hasn’t slowed her down across golf, swimming, or track. The Outlook team split […]
Former Omaha firefighter finds new calling in nursing after years of emergency response
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Rusty Kilpatrick spent years as an Omaha firefighter and, before that, as an EMT. A love of the medical side of that work led him to pursue a new career in nursing. Kilpatrick was among dozens of nursing graduates honored at a pinning ceremony at Creighton University. His area of focus is mental […]
Two new political parties move closer to certification in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Two new political parties are closer to being certified in Nebraska after both met the signature threshold required by the state. Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen confirms the Nebraska Working People Party and the America First Party both gathered enough signatures to advance in the certification process. Adding, each effort […]
Omaha gets its first dedicated grief center as Collective for Hope opens new building near 78th and Cass
Omaha’s first dedicated grief center has opened at Collective for Hope near 78th and Cass The building’s design is intentional — no right angles, which the executive director says reflects that grief is not linear A full-time licensed therapist is being hired, with services expected to begin this fall BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – […]
Omaha Bagel Company opens first brick-and-mortar location near 55th and Leavenworth in Central Omaha
Omaha Bagel Company is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Central Omaha Co-owner Hank Shields said the business grew out of a hobby and years of selling at farmers markets The store will be open Wednesday through Friday mornings, with farmers market sales continuing on weekends BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Omaha Bagel Company […]