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I’ve written in this space before, but it’s worth repeating — May 5 is a special day to me. This year marks the five-year anniversary of my second kidney transplant at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. That day represents not just a medical milestone, but a life-changing moment made possible by the generosity of a stranger.

(Omaha) -- Despite some improvement in the numbers, a leading KMAland indicator continues to show a sluggish rural economy. April's Rural Mainstreet Index improved from 40.9 in March to 47.9 this month. But, the survey of bank CEOs in 10-state Midwestern region--including Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri--fell below the growth neutral mark of 50.0 for the third straight month. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Police Department has arrested two people after a shooting early Sunday near Levi Carter Park that sent three people to the hospital. Maurice Jones, 19, was arrested on charges of first-degree felony assault, use of a weapon to commit a felony, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and a tax stamp violation, a release sent...

We get warmer on Monday, with highs in the upper 70s, aided by the return of southerly winds (20-30 mph). The combination of wind, warmth, and dry conditions will create some fire danger. Avoid any outdoor burning. Tuesday, we jump another 10 degrees, into the upper 80s. The wind is...

OMAHA — Hours before a live forum this month, Democratic candidate Crystal Rhoades did what she has done with her downtime for months. She knocked on voters’ doors in Nebraska’s most populous city. Rhoades — and her husband, Ben Onkka — mapped out which doors to knock...

BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Vandals destroyed a restroom facility at a Bellevue park this weekend. City officials told First Alert 6 crimes like this are becoming a trend around city parks. On the outside, the restroom building at Washington Park look normal. But step inside and you will find what...

A man accused of chasing two young girls and intending to commit sexual acts with them has been released on a $2,000 bond, authorities said.

LINCOLN — After another cut in state funding, an effort to link recreation trails from Omaha and Lincoln through Cass County is looking at other options. But an official with the agency seeking to build the connector trail said he’s still optimistic, despite more than one setback that the trail will eventually be built.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash Friday afternoon on I-680. The Omaha Police Department said a Pontiac was headed south when it left the road near the Pacific Street off-ramp. The car hit a barrier, went down a ravine and rolled. The...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A local restaurant owner said he spent six figures in fees last year having his menu available on delivery apps, leading him to drop third-party services this week. Javier Trujillo, owner of Javi’s Tacos, said he paid $188,000 in commission fees to delivery apps like DoorDash,...