John Brown

6 days ago | 3newsnow.com | John Brown

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Omaha Police Foundation held its annual luncheon to honor officers, including Officer Kerrie Orozco, who was killed in the line of duty 10 years ago. Officer Orozco was honored with a video tribute at the luncheon from former officers she worked with to mark the 10 years since her death. In May 2015, Orozco died while on duty, responding to a call after shots were fired.

1 week ago | 3newsnow.com | John Brown

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The abandoned Westmont Inn and Suites near 108th and L was sold for just under a million dollars at a trustee sale last week. City Council Member Don Rowe said it could be welcoming news for the property. "I'll probably be having a conversation with the new owner because I have some ideas on what the owner could do to make the property look better," said Rowe. Neighbors like Kathryn Pence think it's far too late for this hotel to be saved.

2 weeks ago | 3newsnow.com | John Brown

ASHLAND, Neb. (KMTV) — Ashland neighbor Dan Johnson has been playing golf for years. Quarry Oaks Golf Club is one of his favorite courses. "It's a beautiful place. This place is special," said Johnson. Perched along the Platte River, it's known as one of the best public courses in the region. "It was a great course before, but it's just that much better now," he said. General Manager Joe Sutter said every single tee box, fairway, bunker, and green has been updated...

2 weeks ago | 3newsnow.com | John Brown

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Catlin Elementary School is filled with hundreds of pieces of art, from acrylic and watercolor to photography. The annual art show gives students like Meikah Messenbrick a creative outlet. "It's so colorful and it can express my feelings to the world," said Messenbrick. Fourth grader Quinn Maytum created paintings and other art that's 3-D. Maytum said it inspires her to make art in the future.

2 weeks ago | 3newsnow.com | John Brown

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — KMTV learned that city leaders had a meeting Tuesday with the people now in control of the City View Apartments in downtown Omaha. Mayor Stothert said she has questions for the receiver like what his plans are to secure the building, fix the code violations, what his timeline is and how fast he will get it done. "We have bad landlords and bad owners, City View is another example now that we're dealing with, with an out-of-state owner," said Stothert.