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Woman arrested in connection to cutting in southwest Omaha, OPD says

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One woman was arrested after two people were cut in southwest Omaha Friday night. According to Omaha Police, the incident happened near a home near 135th Avenue and West Center Road around 8 p.m. Friday night. OPD says a 46-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, as...
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Omaha bars draw customers with events, community as liquor store sales decline

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As sales at liquor stores decline and people opt to drink less overall, they’re still spending more money out at bars. It’s a trend flagged in new data released by Bank of America this week. A new game with new rules. At Anna’s Place,...
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One dead, five more hospitalized after crash in Papillion, authorities say

PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - One person has died as a result of a crash in Papillion that injured five more people Friday night. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office said the crash between two SUVs happened just before 6 p.m. at Highway 370 and 66th Street in Papillion. According to...
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Omaha actor stars in short film premiering at Omaha Film Festival

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha actor with Down syndrome is set to make his biggest on-screen appearance yet when a locally made short film premieres at the Omaha Film Festival next month. Joey Drwal stars in “Chapter 21,” a short film directed by Katie Stoneburner, a fellow West Millard...
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Papillion wreck sends 3 to hospital

Three people had to go to the hospital after a crash at Highway 370 and 66th Street in Papillion.
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Korean War veteran honored at Offutt Air Force Base ceremony

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A special honor was presented Tuesday to a Korean War veteran who continued to serve and protect the community after returning home from overseas. Offutt Air Force Base hosted the ceremony for United States Marine Corps veteran Cpl. Rex Gruber. The Union, Nebraska native is also a retired captain...
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Bond set for man arrested in connection to standoff in southwest Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The bond was set for the man arrested in connection to a standoff in southwest Omaha Friday morning. 36-year-old Charles Reed was charged with terroristic threats, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, and first degree false imprisonment. Reed’s bond was set at $750,000....
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Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates. Abel said he will always maintain Berkshire’s financial strength but investors shouldn’t...
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3 hospitalized after crash at Highway 370, 66th Street in Papillion

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Three people had to go to the hospital after a crash at Highway 370 and 66th Street in Papillion. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office said the crash between two SUVs happened just before 6 p.m. The road was closed for a little over two hours.
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6 Omaha police officers promoted to sergeant as department seeks more recruits

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Six Omaha police officers earned their sergeant stripes Tuesday. Family, friends, and co-workers packed the auditorium at Omaha Police headquarters. All six officers received their sergeant badges, with members of their families pinning them on for the first time. Omaha Mayor John Ewing, a former...

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