Dispute between Blackstone building owner and the city over void that formed near 38th and Farnam
Omaha rescinded a $125 inspection bill after sending the building’s owner a property violation notice The building owner’s attorney is meeting with city attorneys Cause of the void that formed near 38th and Farnam in June is still unknown BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – A dispute between the owner of the building that used […]
Maha Festival returns to downtown Omaha with security, traffic plans in place
OMAHA, NE. — Maha Festival is returning to downtown Omaha’s Riverfront Park for its second year, and organizers are sharing details about security and traffic plans ahead of the event. Between 5,000 and 6,000 people are expected to attend the festival, which will take place across 72 acres of parkland. Mike App, Maha Festival co-founder […]
Gretna approves AT&T fiber installation, city sets up complaint process for residents
AT&T and Forged Fiber 37 are expanding into new territory — This is the first time fiber service is coming to Gretna, part of a broader 11-state expansion outside AT&T’s traditional footprint. The city is getting ahead of potential problems — Pointing to complaints from Omaha homeowners during a separate fiber installation, Gretna leaders are requiring contractors […]
Ground void in Blackstone halts Omaha Streetcar construction near 38th and Farnam
A void formed in June beneath Farnam Street and the building that hosted Brothers Lounge near 38th and Farnam in Blackstone The building’s owner blames streetcar construction for the void; the city says the cause is still under investigation Omaha Streetcar construction in that area of Blackstone has been paused BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) […]
WE FOLLOW THROUGH: OPD says it has arrested a suspect in vandalism of Central Omaha food trucks
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha Police Department said it has arrested 44-year-old Andrew Allan in connection with the vandalism of food trucks near 50th and Saddle Creek earlier this week. OPD says that Allan has been booked at Douglas County Corrections for criminal mischief. Omar Garrido, who owns the food trucks and the nearby restaurant […]
This year, deer hunters in Iowa will choose from two zones: What’s behind the change?
IOWA (KMTV) — Iowa Department of Natural Resources has outlined changes for the 2026-2027 hunting seasons. Deer licenses go on sale this year starting at 9 a.m. on August 15. Iowa now has two zones for resident deer hunting: Zone A and Zone B. Hunters must declare their zone(s) at the time of purchasing a […]
5-story apartment approved in Loveland despite neighbor opposition
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha City Council approved rezoning for the site of a future 5-story, 34-unit apartment building in Loveland Some Loveland neighbors oppose the project over concerns about traffic, building height, green space, and parking Developer Ryan Spellman says construction could begin within eight weeks BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The Omaha […]
Omaha city council hears public comment on two bonds for park renovations, new police, fire headquarters
OMAHA, NE. — Omaha City Council heard public comment Tuesday on two bond initiatives worth up to $185 million — one to renovate Tranquility Park and another to fund a new joint police and fire headquarters at the Crossroads development near 74th and Cass. The first bond is worth $30 million and would help renovate […]
Central Omaha food truck owner keeps business running after late-night vandalism damages trucks
Two of Omar Garrido’s food trucks were damaged in a late-night vandalism incident on Sunday This happened near 50th and Saddle Creek in Central Omaha Newly installed security cameras captured the attack and are now being planned for inside the trucks BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omar Garrido built El Churro Spot near 50th […]
Military Ave safety improvements aim to reduce crashes
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — 62 car crashes were recorded on Military Avenue between 2020 and 2026, prompting the resurfacing and safety improvement project. In addition to resurfacing the road, the project includes new crosswalks, improved access to public transit, and a new bike lane. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Aug. 11 BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Omaha […]