Goodwill gives away 750 backpacks and school supplies at free back-to-school event
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Goodwill Industries and its partners handed out 750 free backpacks, school supplies, lunch and health screenings to families in North Omaha Saturday morning. Eight-year-old Lucas was among the children excited to pick out a new backpack and supplies. “Because it matches me. Because it […]
Black fathers gathered for a march through North Omaha in celebration of fatherhood and community unity
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Around 100 Black fathers marched through North Omaha to make a point — that Black fathers are present, engaged and too often overlooked. The event was inclusive but intentional. Organizers welcomed everyone but were clear the march was specifically designed to recognize and celebrate Black fathers. Participants gathered after […]
Omaha moviemaker says state-funded venture paralyzed as DED stretches suspension of $5M grant
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Randy J. Goodwin sits alone these days at Fallen Giant Films headquarters, a space rented with state dollars that stretches across much of the 11th floor of a trendy midtown Omaha highrise. Eight months ago he was surrounded by interns, office workers and a crew that […]
Bobby Byars Foundation brings free safety resources to North Omaha families for fifth annual event
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The Bobby Byars Foundation is distributing free emergency preparedness bags filled with first aid kits, fire blankets, whistles, and more at its fifth annual Day of Safety in North Omaha on Saturday. The foundation was born out of personal loss. Founder Sheila Fields says the Byars family lost […]
North Omaha’s first Black-founded, all-girls middle school host fundraiser ahead of August opening
Read the full article on KMTV 3 Identity Preparatory Academy will be the first Black-founded, all-girls middle school in Omaha when it opens this fall in North Omaha. The school is leaning on community support to finance its first year, with founder Dr. DérNecia Phillips warning the school cannot open without it. Leaders and supporters […]
Pillen continues push for protections against China, other foreign adversaries, at bill signing
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen celebrated the passage of the latest legislation in his effort to increase protections against U.S. foreign adversaries in a ceremonial bill signing Friday. Pillen signed Legislative Bill 1096, introduced on his behalf by state Sen. Eliot Bostar of Lincoln, which aims to protect […]
Council Bluffs job fair connects veterans, service members with civilian employers
Read the full article on KMTV 3 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — A special job fair Thursday in Council Bluffs gave veterans and active service members dedicated time to connect with civilian employers at the National Guard Armory. The event was sponsored by Home Base Iowa and career center Iowa Works, with time reserved solely […]
Crete lowered its property tax levy to help struggling residents. Then state aid disappeared.
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Legally blind campers find level playing field at Outlook Explorers camp
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Campers partaking in the Outlook Explorers: Journey Beyond Sight camp are learning to play goalball, a sport designed for players who are visually impaired, using auditory equipment like balls filled with bells. In goalball, players roll the ball toward the other team’s […]
Step-Up Program expands to year-round initiative, giving Omaha youth consistent access to mentorship
Read the full article on KMTV 3 The Empowerment Network and the City of Omaha are hoping expand the Step-Up Program beyond summer. For 18-year-old Leeander Moore, the internship delivered unexpected benefits. Cailin Daly Dejillas, the City of Omaha’s Director of Human Rights and Relations says the program demonstrates just how motivated and professionally driven […]