Melissa Wright

1 week ago | 3newsnow.com | Melissa Wright

Neighbors reported at least five unmarked vehicles and several officers responding to a single arrest, prompting concerns of over-policing in the neighborhood.  Police Chief Schmaderer stated that while officers took Henry to the ground, the footage did not show them piling onto his back — a key concern raised by advocates. The autopsy confirmed Henry died of a heart attack.

1 week ago | 3newsnow.com | Melissa Wright

Charles Hill Jr. is launching his first housing development on land near his childhood home, where his parents still live. Hill is working with SPARK CDI to use a state grant that covers fees, permits, and labor—making affordable housing financially feasible. With rising construction costs, homes will be priced at $270,000 despite nearly $330,000 in expenses—creating rare, attainable options for first-time buyers.

1 week ago | 3newsnow.com | Melissa Wright

Jordan Laytham, 12, died after a crash at 60th and Ames; his family is now calling for safer turning signals. Ames Avenue is designated as a high-injury corridor in Omaha’s Vision Zero traffic safety plan. The city plans to retime traffic signals along Ames in 2027 to improve safety and traffic flow. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: A North Omaha mother is speaking out—calling for safer streets—after her 12-year-old son was killed in a crash near 60th and Ames.

1 week ago | 3newsnow.com | Melissa Wright

The event honored Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.From city leaders to nonprofits, sororities, fraternities, and UNO’s Black Studies Department—everyone showed up to celebrate. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: The summer sun didn’t slow anyone down in North Omaha, where crowds lined 24th Street to celebrate this year’s Juneteenth Parade in full force.

2 weeks ago | 3newsnow.com | Melissa Wright

The law requires the Omaha Housing Authority to provide tenants with access to legal counsel when facing eviction or lease termination. OHA will be required to publicly post all meeting notices, agendas, and minutes—both on its website and physically inside each residential tower. For the first time, OHA is required to host public meetings within its residential buildings. OHA must meet all new requirements by July 1. CEO Joannie Bualk says updates are already underway to ensure the agency is ready.