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Ira Combs, founder of the North Omaha Area Health Clinic, died over the weekend, leaving behind a legacy of healthcare advocacy and community education.

OMAHA, Neb. — Paul "Tony" Billingsley, 65, of Omaha, was found guilty of distributing fentanyl resulting in death, following a jury trial in Omaha, Nebraska. The conviction stems from a May 6, 2024, incident where Billingsley sold fentanyl to co-defendant Elissa Larson, who then distributed it to a victim who...

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Congratulations to Karrie Seibel, an Omaha teacher who received a $500.00 check from our 3 News Now Pay It Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. The nominators shared with us, “I would like to nominate my son's 5th grade teacher, Ms. Seibel, for the Pay It Forward Award. She is the kind of...

A family-owned burger joint, operating since 1936, has perfected the art of crafting hamburgers that have earned it the title of Omaha’s Best Burger for sixteen consecutive years. Stella’s Bar and Grill in Bellevue serves hand-pressed, fresh, never-frozen ground beef patties on Rotella’s hamburger buns, which are...

The reconstruction of the Farnam Street bridge is creating a challenge for a small family-owned bookstore located in the construction zone.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (WOWT) - Officials have identified the man killed in a camper fire in Otoe County. The Otoe County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 55-year-old Bradley Donner of Omaha, Nebraska. OCSO says Donner died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injury. On January 17,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several Omaha businesses plan to close Friday as part of a national strike protesting recent ICE activities in Minneapolis and the deadly shootings of two people there. The planned closure calls for no work, no school and no shopping on Jan. 30. At least five Omaha...

The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha Board of Directors heard public feedback, including concerns from a frequent rider about recent unreported service delays on several routes. Clyde Anderson, a member of the Transit Advisory Committee, said early January service had improved following rerouting...

(Council Bluffs) -- Dr. Vickie Murillo has announced plans to step down as Council Bluffs Community School District superintendent at the end of the current school year to pursue a new career opportunity. Murillo announced in a statement sent to KMA News on Wednesday that she will resign from her...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Werner Enterprises has merged with FirstFleet, calling the $245 million cash deal a “strategic acquisition.”. Announced Wednesday, the deal reportedly combines FirstFleet’s eastern U.S. footprint with Omaha-based Werner Enterprises to become the fifth-largest dedicated carrier in North America;...