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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - By 2033, the US will need 12,500 more anesthesia providers to fill a healthcare gap, according to Creighton University. Certified Registered Nurse Aestheticians, or CRNAs are the people who keep you comfortable and safe during a surgery, but Creighton’s College of Nursing Dean says there aren’t...

As First Alert 6 reports, the Omaha Police Department is taking a big step forward today with the official launch of Nebraska’s first Drones as First Responders program and city leaders are ready to show how drones will help officers reach emergencies faster and safer. The department says the...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For 25 years, a nationwide event celebrates kids leaving the foster care system to join a permanent home. National Adoption Day is celebrated each November and is hosted by hundreds of communities across the U.S. including Douglas County. On Saturday, Anton and Marquelia Holland’s family grew...

A Nebraska-based grain dealer with elevators in western Iowa has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship said farmers have 120 days to file for indemnity if they had unpaid grain sold before Nov. 17 to Hansen-Mueller Co. The Iowa Grain Indemnity Fund will pay farmers...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — An Omaha man was hospitalized after a shooting in north Lincoln on Saturday. Lincoln Police responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment near North Ninth Street and Belmont Avenue around 4 p.m. According to LPD, officers arrived and started CPR on a...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - First Lutheran Church distributed 200 free Thanksgiving meals Saturday as food insecurity continues to affect families weeks after the government shutdown ended. The church has operated the annual Thanksgiving food drive for 14 years, but Pastor Miriam Blair said this year brought unprecedented...

OMAHA, Neb. (KOLN) - League One Volleyball (LOVB) announced Thursday that Nebraska head coach and Husker legend Dani Busboom Kelly has joined LOVB Nebraska as an official ambassador, a role centered on community engagement, athlete development and advancing professional volleyball across the state. Busboom Kelly, a...

Sheila Burrell adopts her second set of twins, bringing all eight siblings under one roof. Families celebrate permanency at Douglas County’s 25th annual Adoption Day. Teen brother Jordan Jones says the family has been “waiting a long time” for this moment. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:. Saturday marks National Adoption...

Sizzling skillets, citrusy marinades, and the aroma of roasted peppers—Roja Mexican Grill in Omaha turns fajita night into a family tradition. Tucked in the heart of West Omaha, this modern cantina pairs Tex-Mex comfort with polished service that keeps locals returning. With a 4.3-star rating and loyal regulars,...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here are a few items on the agenda for Tuesday’s Omaha City Council meeting. No. 21: A public hearing on the City’s plan Union Omaha’s new stadium. No. 41: A public hearing on $65 million going toward a sports arena at Tranquility Park.