Veterans and community members unite to paint mural at American Legion Post 216 in Gretna
Lead painter Richard Harrison organized the mural project at American Legion Post 216 in Gretna to show appreciation for veterans. The mural on the Leonard Colney Building will feature an American flag and an eagle, with community members invited to help paint it. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A […]
Owner of Blackstone building where void formed under it and Farnam cited by city for collapsed foundation wall
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – The City of Omaha has issued two property violation notices to the owner of a building near 38th and Farnam in Blackstone where a void formed under the building and the street in June. Brothers Lounge posted about this on Facebook. The post shows rain falling and mud forming during a […]
New partnership connects Omaha-area veterans to affordable mental health care
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Daniel Gross served in the Navy for over 30 years. He joined after high school, looking for a change of scenery. “Just wanted to get away from Nebraska and decided the Navy would be the best place to do it,” Gross said. His first deployment came in 2007 in […]
Omaha entrepreneurs share challenges of starting a business as mayor affirms support for their efforts
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: City and business leaders gathered in Midtown Omaha to show support for neighbors running their own businesses, as Mayor Ewing reaffirmed the city’s commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow. Gwladys Nare started a childcare business after making a life transition. “I was just getting out of the Army, and I […]
Summer Sounds returns to North Omaha with free entertainment for families
NORTH OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Community wellness. That’s the common ground where KMTV ‘Connects’ with Omaha Performing Arts — and, this August — with Seventy Five North. The annual Highlander Community Day includes Summer Sounds. In a nutshell, it’s four hours of live music, dancing and more — completely free and organized with families in […]
Little Italy neighbors push to restore Dahlman Park to its former glory days
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Neighbors in Omaha’s Little Italy neighborhood are pushing for more upkeep at Dahlman Park, hoping to bring the space back to what they remember from decades past. Pat Vendetti, co-chair of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association, has a long history with the park. “Sixty years ago yesterday, we were […]
Affordable housing project approved for Leavenworth neighborhood amid rising rent concerns
OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A new affordable housing development has been approved for the Leavenworth corridor in Omaha, offering some relief to renters in a neighborhood where costs have climbed alongside rapid development. But community leaders say the project, while welcome, is one piece of a much larger challenge. The city’s Planning Board […]
Local taco trucks across Omaha are taking extra precautions amid increasing cyclospora cases in Douglas County
OMAHA, NE. — Local taco trucks say they are washing produce daily and buying less lettuce as cyclospora cases in Douglas County climb to 45. Sua Espinosa Ramos, who works at Los Giros del Viejon, washes lettuce every day as a precaution. “Just wash the food and the veggies well … (with) water and vinegar […]
‘We need certainty’: Farmers push back against Trump administration plans to renegotiate trade deal
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Farmers and business leaders in Nebraska and Iowa are urging the Trump administration to renew, not renegotiate, a free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico that they say is critical to the agricultural industry. WATCH KATRINA’S STORY BELOW Nebraska ag leaders push to renew Mexico-Canada trade deal The group, Farmers for […]
Nebraska’s non-conference ’26-’27 schedule: Who will the Huskers play?
LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Coming off their most successful season in program history (28-7) has ‘created some opportunities,’ according to Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg. The team’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule has been announced. At a glance: Schedule begins with exhibition games in October 4 games against power conference opponents Nebraska is at Creighton on December 5th […]