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Melissa Wright

Melissa Wright

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News Reporter, KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE)

New Brunswick

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Total articles 433

  • Ongoing search for missing teens along Missouri River enters day four

    By Melissa Wright Verified| KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE) Verified Ten agencies are actively involved, deploying drones, sonar, and helicopters. The search zone extends from NP Dodge Park to areas past Bellevue. The Omaha Fire Department, leading a multi-agency effort, says the operation will persist through the weekend, with a reassessment planned for Monday. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: I’m Melissa Wright at NP Dodge Park, where family and friends are now on day four of searching for their loved ones.

    By Melissa Wright Verified · KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE)

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • 'I just have to be strong right now': community rallies around families of missing girls

    By Melissa Wright Verified| KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE) Verified It has been three days since three girls disappeared near the Missouri River; the search has shifted to a recovery operation. Family members, led by Lashawna Jones, are coordinating volunteer teams across state lines. The local community has rallied with donations of food and supplies to support the ongoing search. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: I’m Melissa Wright at N.P. Dodge Park, where family and friends remain determined in their search for the missing girls.

    By Melissa Wright Verified · KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE)

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Ongoing search for missing teens along Missouri River enters day four

    By Melissa Wright Verified| KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE) Verified Ten agencies are actively involved, deploying drones, sonar, and helicopters. The search zone extends from NP Dodge Park to areas past Bellevue. The Omaha Fire Department, leading a multi-agency effort, says the operation will persist through the weekend, with a reassessment planned for Monday. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: I’m Melissa Wright at NP Dodge Park, where family and friends are now on day four of searching for their loved ones.

    By Melissa Wright Verified · KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE)

    Apr. 18, 2025

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KMTV-TV (Omaha, NE)

Scripps News is a national news network operated by The E.W. Scripps Company, a prominent American media organization founded in 1878. The network was established by rebranding the Newsy network and integrating it with resources from the Scripps Washington Bureau and Local Media national news desk. Scripps News provides a free, 24/7 national news broadcast accessible over the air and on connected TV platforms. The network offers comprehensive national news coverage, focusing on live breaking news and in-depth reporting across various topics, including politics, economy, foreign affairs, technology, health, and science. Scripps News is dedicated to strong investigative reporting, aiming to hold the powerful accountable and drive policy changes. It is available for streaming on major devices and smart TVs, ensuring its content reaches a wide audience while supporting local journalism efforts through its local TV stations.

Columbia, Missouri, United States

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Founded: 2008