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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A card game that’s lasted generations happens each week inside the historic Caniglia’s Dry Goods Street. “We grew up playing cards, our folks grew up playing,”. At the table is 94-year-old Joe Caniglia; that’s the traditional pronunciation. He’s spent all of his days in...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett later this week. Many regard Buffett as the world’s greatest investor after he grew Berkshire from a struggling New England textile mill that he starting buying up for $7.60 a share in 1962, to the...

MURDOCK, Neb. (WOWT) - Neighbors are reacting after one woman was found dead in the wake of an explosion near Murdock. “I was hoping that nobody was in the home at the time, but unfortunately, there was a woman there and we were devastated when we found out the news.” says Natasha Perkins.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More angry customers in Nebraska and Iowa are coming forward after a First Alert 6 investigation exposed a tour company that abruptly closed and canceled trips. Those vacationers are still due refunds for their deposits. The charter bus provider is also owed money. A group of...

Omaha business owners are adjusting rates and strategies as Nebraska's four-year minimum wage increase initiative concludes next year.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Prosecutors will move forward on a murder charge in a homicide investigation where a woman is claiming self-defense. The Douglas County Attorney confirmed Monday that 41-year-old Maryuris Velasquez-Mendoza will face a 2nd-degree murder charge, along with using a knife to commit a felony and...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Respiratory illnesses are surging across the metro area as flu and RSV cases spike several weeks earlier than usual, prompting doctors to warn residents about the importance of seeking timely medical care. Douglas County reported 490 flu cases this week, up from just 109 last week....

Hillside Solutions has made its mark in the Omaha community by providing waste management, recycling, composting, and landfill diversion to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Now, Hillside has further increased its ability to help in their sustainability mission with the Curbside Composting Club. With this...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A crash in North Omaha flipped a car on its side Monday afternoon. The crash happened near Druid Hill Elementary School near 30th and Sprague streets around 4 p.m. At the scene, a car was flipped on its side, and another had some damage on the...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash at a West Omaha intersection Sunday evening. The crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at the 132nd and Blondo streets. According to Omaha Police, a Toyota Highlander was traveling westbound when it ran a...