Neighbors call for safer streets after another north Omaha crash
After a hit-and-run at 31st & Redick, neighbors rescued a driver and are calling for safer streets to protect kids and families.
Izzy’s Pizza is a Vegas Gamble that Became an Omaha Crispy-Edged Favorite
Izzy’s Pizza started in Las Vegas in 2019 after owner Brett Geiger bought a school bus for $5,000, envisioning it as a food bus. He was living there with his wife and co-owner, Cherish, and their young daughter, Izzy—the restaurant’s namesake. When he first had the idea, pizza wasn’t yet on his mind.
“Call 911” note to bus driver leads to man’s arrest
Authorities say more than 30 stolen vehicles worth more than $1.5 million have been returned to their owners after investigators dismantled a multi-state vehicle theft ring. Pet of the Week: Cooper from the Pender Co. Humane Society & Captain Jack Sparrow from Feline Matchmakers. Updated: 5 hours ago. Cooper from...
Dog stolen in broad daylight in North Omaha
On Sunday, two people stole a dog after a neighbor was holding it for when the real owner came to get it. Now, the family
‘Part of the party’: Downtown business looks forward to Crawford parade crowds
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Thousands are expected to gather in downtown Omaha Saturday to celebrate world boxing champion Terrance "Bud" Crawford with a parade. The parade will pass directly in front of Exclusive Kicks on Farnam Street, they are using it not only as a opportunity to celebrate with their community but to...
Des Moines Area Superintendent Detained by ICE
(Des Moines, IA ) — The superintendent of the largest public school district in Iowa is being detained by ICE at Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs. The school board confirms Des Moines Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts is being held, but adds it does not have confirmed information on why Roberts was detained....
Nebraska Department of Transportation announces location of new Interstate 80 interchange
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced the location of a new interchange on Interstate 80. In a press release on Friday, NDOT said the interchange will be constructed at 192nd Street in Sarpy County, just southeast of Gretna. NDOT said the new interchange between the...
Nebraska leaders highlight chronic absenteeism and solutions at Yutan High School
YUTAN, Neb. (WOWT) - On Friday, state leaders drew attention to chronic absenteeism in schools. It’s an issue that’s been plaguing Nebraska educators for the last five years. Chronic absenteeism is when a student misses more than 10% of their time at school in one year. That ends...
NDOT Announces Location of New I-80 Interchange
The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Friday it will proceed with the design and construction of a new I-80 interchange at 192nd Street in Sarpy County, which is southeast of Gretna. “A new interchange between the existing Highway 370 and Highway 31 interchanges on I-80 will address gridlock, improve...
KMTV coverage helps Elkhorn neighbors secure traffic signals at intersection
"You did a story a couple of weeks ago...but that prompted me to kind of review some of the data and I reached out to the state," said Douglas County Engineer Todd Pfitzer about 204th and Fort.
