Laura Sambol
Reporter
Omaha, Neb.
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Laura, an Omaha native, is excited to be back in her hometown after moving back from Silicon Valley in 2020.
Before her time in Omaha, Laura worked as a reporter for NBC Bay Area News, KPHO Phoenix, KSAZ Phoenix, WHBQ Memphis, and as the weekend anchor at KTVN Reno and KFDA Amarillo.
Laura enjoys covering everything from breaking news to politics and entertainment. She is passionate about fair storytelling, holding the powerful accountable, and human kindness.
When she’s not reporting, Laura is usually either teaching dance or with her daughter. She can also be found walking her goofy dogs.
Laura holds Bachelor's degrees from Oklahoma City University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Fun Fact: Laura is also a former Radio City Rockette.
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Most major roads heading east or west in Omaha are under construction somewhere.
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The Astro Amphitheater in La Vista is getting ready for its second big weekend.
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The Capitol District in Downtown Omaha appears to be going through a growth spurt.
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Auto repair shops in Omaha are already starting to feel the effects of the United Auto Workers strike.
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Several law enforcement agencies are searching for thieves who stole more than $150,000 worth of equipment from a landscaping business.
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Nonprofits will soon have a rare chance to apply for their own radio station. November 1st-8th 2023 the Federal Communications Commission will open a one-week window for groups to submit applications for a license.
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Duchesne Academy and Christ Child Society of Omaha are partnering up to give back.
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The internationally recognized photography exhibit “Positive Exposure” is on display at Creighton University’s Lied Art Gallery.
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One of the most controversial projects in Omaha's history is about to get an upgrade.
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Authorities in Washington County said Friday that a suspect in the recent death of a 71-year-old woman was being held in Texas on unrelated charges.
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U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts is pushing back against the Biden Administration’s plan to transition the auto industry to electric vehicles.
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The University of Nebraska Omaha’s National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center (NCITE) is launching a slate of new projects, thanks in part to $14 Million in federal funding.
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Working outside in the heat is not for everyone. However, some people love it.
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While many families are struggling to buy a home due to higher mortgage rates, realtors say the luxury housing market in Omaha is flourishing.
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Parts of Fremont may soon be getting a makeover.
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Bellevue Police are creating a new position to help keep schools safe.
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When the temperature heats up, you may like to crank up your air conditioner. But you’re likely to become cranky when you get your electric bill.
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Customers fund the program voluntarily every month.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what appears to be a double homicide. Deputies say it happened at an apartment complex near 90th and Ida Streets, sometime Thursday afternoon.
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A first-of-its kind house for parolees in Nebraska is getting ready to open: a PREP house, short for Prison Reset Program.
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Dozens of Nebraska high school students are being recognized for receiving perfect scores on the ACT exam.
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The National Collegiate Athletics Association has enlisted the Creighton Baseball Analytics Team to help report statistics during the College World Series.
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A new home in North Omaha is now open for women who recently got out of jail or prison. The “Q.U.E.E.N.S. Butterfly House was founded by Demetrius Gatson, who spent time behind bars herself.
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A treasured tradition in Omaha is back. The Omaha Summer Arts Festival kicked off at Aksarben Village.
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Northwest Omaha and Bennington are experiencing growing pains as new road construction projects get underway.
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Health experts are on high alert for ticks that may carry disease.
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There’s a new way to get your mobile devices fixed without busting your budget.
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Local law enforcement officers honored those fallen from their ranks during a memorial service Monday morning.
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The stage is set: Friday aims to be a big night for a not-too-big new venue.
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The University of Nebraska Medical Center formally broke ground on the Innovation Hub at Catalyst in Midtown Omaha.
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The City of Omaha has announced the recipients of the 2023 Omaha Neighborhood Grants.
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The City of Omaha may be one step closer to getting a second Costco.
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Westroads Mall in Omaha is taking on a whole new role. Once a destination place, the mall is becoming a bridge to the digital world.
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The small town of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, has big plans.
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The first known social enterprise in Council Bluffs is getting ready to open.
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Pathologists say they’ve detected cases of the virus, commonly known as the bird flu, in three cats in Nebraska.
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Environmentalists say state and local entities in Nebraska have millions of dollars available to clean up the environment -- that is, if they ask for it.
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The Nebraska AIDS Project, known as NAP, is celebrating the grand opening of its new location.
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Xylazine is approved in the U.S. as a pain reliever and a sedative -- but only for large animals like horses.
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Nebraska health experts and pharmacists are weighing in on the Federal Drug Administration’s approval of over-the-counter Narcan, the drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
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Anxiety is growing among people who are planning to travel overseas this summer. Travel experts say passports are taking longer to get back due to a spike in demand.
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Researchers at the University of Nebraska Omaha are making progress on a new approach to help stop violence before it even starts. They’ve begun testing a chatbot prototype that will eventually be used to help people report critical information.
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The Omaha Public Library wants to know what you want. It is starting a new survey February 15th, asking for public input on what changes people would like to see at local libraries.
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People who own homes in Council Bluffs that are vacant need to register the property with the city. A new ordinance is in effect requiring homeowners to take this action.
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The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) has announced the first two projects to receive funding from its Greener Together Program.
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Like most industries nationwide, trucking is facing a worker shortage. Truck drivers are in high demand and in short supply. So Hill Bros Transportation in Omaha took matters into their own hands and created their own driving school.
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Construction is underway on Omaha’s first known mass timber commercial building.
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A group of doctors is calling on Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen to phase out factory farming and increase support for crops that require little water instead. The group, called Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, is putting up billboards in Lincoln and the governor’s hometown, Columbus.
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Nebraska State Parks will be in the national spotlight.
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People who rely on the Rural Transportation Program run by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging will have to find a new ride starting this summer.
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