Middle school students explore hands-on chemistry at Creighton University summer camp
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Middle school students are spending part of their summer break at Creighton University, doing hands-on chemistry experiments and building skills they could apply towards future endeavors in STEM. For the campers, the experience is a far cry from textbooks and homework assignments. “I just thought that the chemistry was […]
Gene Haynes speaks on North High School naming its new stadium in his honor
The OPS Board of Education approved naming North High School’s new stadium after Gene R. Haynes OPS Board President Jane Erdenberger, who worked alongside Haynes for 16 years, says his greatest gift was making every child feel seen. Gene R. Haynes Stadium is set to open at North High School in 2027, BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A […]
‘Converse among ourselves and see where we go from here:’ Loveland neighbors debate planned apartments
34-unit, 5-story apartment complex planned near 78th and Pacific in Loveland Omaha City Council expected to vote on rezoning and additional TIF funding next week BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Some neighbors in Central Omaha’s Loveland neighborhood are raising concerns about height, parking and traffic as a developer seeks city approval to replace a […]
In Omaha, hope for new program is to ‘spur a groundswell of youth-driven climate action’
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund launched in 2024. It is now tripling in size — adding 300 cities including Omaha. Mayor John Ewing: “The City is already working on implementing the Climate Action Plan. Young people are a vital part of that plan. We need them engaged now in […]
NOW CONFIRMED: 45 cases of Cyclospora in Douglas County, up from 27 within five days
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Health Department says it has now identified 45 cases of Cyclospora – at least as of July 25th (not releasing that case count, however, until July 28th). The previous update from DCHD came on July 20th. At that time, local health officials say they knew of 27 […]
‘I felt kinda sick’: Omaha authors included in $1.5B artificial intelligence settlement
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Lydia Kang spent years writing novels, essays and poetry throughout her career. Now her titles are among hundreds of thousands used to train artificial intelligence without their permission. In July a federal judge in San Francisco granted final approval of a $1.5 billion settlement between a group of authors and AI […]
Goodwill gives away 750 backpacks and school supplies at free back-to-school event
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 matches my stuff,” Lucas said, explaining why […]
Black fathers gathered for a march through North Omaha in celebration of fatherhood and community unity
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 for a panel discussion on the challenges […]
Bobby Byars Foundation brings free safety resources to North Omaha families for fifth annual event
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 several loved ones in preventable tragedies, driving […]
North Omaha’s first Black-founded, all-girls middle school host fundraiser ahead of August opening
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 say the school will provide an identity-affirming […]