Breezy and cool Thursday in Omaha with a mix of clouds and sun

Breezy and cool Thursday in Omaha
Commitment 2026: Two Democrats seek opportunity to unseat longtime Douglas County Attorney

Both women say it’s time for new leadership.
Cyclist embarks on 1,900-mile ride to raise awareness about organ donation
Mark Scotch, a living organ donor, is cycling through Nebraska on a 1,900-mile journey to raise awareness about organ donation as part of the “Organ Trail.”
Powell plans to remain on Fed board, cites legal actions by Trump administration

Jerome Powell said the “unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation’s central bank at risk.
Does the secret service remain unpaid? Fact checking lawmaker’s claims

Sen. Tim Scott said the “Secret Service remains unpaid” during the current partial government shutdown. Is that true?
‘We do need more options’: Trader Joe’s shoppers react to plans for second Omaha-area location

KETV spoke with Trader Joe’s shoppers, who said the second location couldn’t come soon enough.
Omaha honors civil rights activist Tessie Edwards with a newly named street in her community

The city of Omaha renamed a stretch of Western Avenue after Tessie Edwards, honoring her decades of work as a civil rights activist a Former students and family members gathered to celebrate Edwards, sharing memories of a woman they say changed their lives and community. The ceremony came just hours after the Supreme Court rolled […]
Nebraska to roll out new Medicaid work requirements ahead of federal deadline

Nebraska will begin enforcing new Medicaid work requirements Friday, putting the state months ahead of a federal deadline and affecting tens of thousands of residents.
Secretary of state praises Nebraska’s election security and takes part in vote count accuracy tests

Secretary of State Bob Evnen said that, regardless of President Donald Trump’s comments on election security, Nebraska voter rolls are clean.
Kittens rescued from Pittsburgh-area U.S. Steel plant property are recovering

Four kittens found at a U S Steel plant near Pittsburgh are recovering with help from rescue organizations