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They Survived the Highland Park Mass Shooting

The shooting in an affluent area exposed its survivors to the gun violence that many Chicagoans face daily. Two years after living through gunfire, they reflect on what they’ve learned — and how they’re trying to help. More.

Community Preparedness Trainings

Education and training play a vital role in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters. By training and exercising for potential events, we can continuously improve our ability to respond effectively. More.

FBI launches new initiative hoping to bring more awareness to mass violence

"Prevent Mass Violence" is the name of a new FBI initiative. The goal is to educate people that most mass shootings don't happen randomly, but are rather well planned out. KMTV asked FBI Omaha Special Agent Eugene Kowell why this initiative is rolling out now. More.

Pembroke Pines to Honor 9/11 Victims with Commemorative Ceremony on 23rd Anniversary

As the United States approaches the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the City of Pembroke Pines is preparing to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that tragic day. More.

9/11 hero honored by man he saved, man he inspired

A Port Authority Police Department officer who gave his life while saving the life of a fellow officer on 9/11 was memorialized in a unique way on Monday. More.

Widow remembers husband who left powerful message as he stared death in the face on 9/11

Twenty years after a hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the World Trade Center, Julie Sweeney Roth is still drawing strength from her husband's final words to her. More.

9/11 hero is honored by both an officer he saved and an officer he inspired

A Port Authority Police Department officer who gave his life while saving the life of a fellow officer on 9/11 was memorialized in an unorthodox way on Monday. The officer whose life was saved was able to meet the best friend of the officer who saved him. More.

9/11 Memorial Park project is brought back to life with new funding

Recently a project to expand the 9/11 Memorial Park in Austintown hit a snag. But now new funding is on the way to bring the project back to life. More.