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Today in History – May 10: Warren Buffett takes control of Berkshire Hathaway

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway on this day in 1965. What began as a dispute over stock price, became the foundation of a business empire. According to Yahoo Finance, Buffett had planned to sell his 7% stake in the company, which was at that...
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One person injured in early morning cutting in North Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was hurt in a cutting early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near Fontenelle Boulevard and Spencer Street. The circumstances leading up to the incident are unknown. The condition of the victim has not been released.
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Sunken Gardens blooms with quilt-inspired design

In just about an hour, more than 80 volunteers helped transform Sunken Gardens, planting thousands of flowers in a vibrant new display inspired by the patterns and colors of American quilts.
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Omaha Interview: Zied Allam & Rafika Oudelha, Grand Patisserie, an Omaha French Bakery

Thank you. Please tell me a little bit about what has prepared you to open up this bakery here and why you picked this location. Zied Allam: Well, I would say almost 20 years ago I had this vision of opening a pastry shop where we can, me and my wife, serve the Omaha community with a good pastry. I remember each time I...
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113 corgis compete in annual race at Council Bluffs park

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - 113 corgis headed to River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs for the 6th annual corgi race. The race is put on every year by the Omaha Corgi Crew. There is a total of 13 race heats including the finals. Dogs are placed in the...
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Frontier Airlines passenger recalls ‘legs spinning around’ as person sucked into plane engine

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: John Athens was on a Frontier Airlines flight when he saw 'the legs of a human spinning around in the engine' as the jet struck and killed a person
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Bo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Spotty showers possible today, a perfect Mother’s Day

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s another busy weekend in the metro as many events are happening including the Junkstock event!. Today will start out sunny but cloud cover will increase eventually becoming mostly cloudy this afternoon. A front will bring a chance for a few t-showers mid afternoon through...
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Plattsmouth authorities looking for public assistance in finding missing teen

PLATTSMOTH, Neb. (WOWT) - The Plattsmouth Police Department is looking for help in finding a missing teen. A Facebook post from PPD says 16-year-old Mersaidies Peters left her residence on foot between 9:30 and midnight on May 8. PPD says she is 5′4″ and about 115 pounds. Anyone...
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Pit Bull Laws in Nebraska: What Every Owner Needs to Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Nebraska does not have a statewide ban on pit bulls, but that does not mean you can own one without paying close attention to the rules. The state leaves breed-specific decisions almost entirely to local governments, which means the rules in one city can be dramatically different from those just a...
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Small rain chance to start Mothers Day weekend

A few sprinkles may be possible Friday evening around Omaha, but overall it is a dry and partly cloudy evening with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Saturday starts with clear skies and temps near 50 degrees and afternoon highs nearing 80 degrees. Cloudy will move in for the afternoon and while anywhere could see a few quick rain showers, the best places to...

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