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David’s Morning Forecast – Sunny and warm Saturday https://thesarpycounty.com/davids-morning-forecast-sunny-and-warm-saturday/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A little chilly this morning but temperatures very close to average for this time of year. On the cool side if you’re headed to Lincoln for some early tailgating, but we’ll warm up quickly with lots of sunshine. By Noon temperatures should already be pushing toward the low 60s with a … The post David’s Morning Forecast – Sunny and warm Saturday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dog Recorded Casually Trotting Down Mexican Street with Most Gruesome Trophy https://thesarpycounty.com/dog-recorded-casually-trotting-down-mexican-street-with-most-gruesome-trophy/ A video circulating on Twitter showed a dog running down the sidewalk in a small town in Mexico carrying a human head in its jaws. An unnamed law enforcement official confirmed to The Associated Press that the head — along with other, unnamed, body parts had been left in an automatic teller machine booth in … The post Dog Recorded Casually Trotting Down Mexican Street with Most Gruesome Trophy appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

2 arrests linked to shooting outside Pittsburgh church during funeral service https://thesarpycounty.com/2-arrests-linked-to-shooting-outside-pittsburgh-church-during-funeral-service/ Two male suspects have been arrested in connection to the shooting that left six people injured outside a Pittsburgh church on Friday during a funeral procession, cops said. The suspects were detained after a gun was seen being tossed from a vehicle on the McKees Rocks Bridge into the Ohio River near Route 65. The … The post 2 arrests linked to shooting outside Pittsburgh church during funeral service appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

5 Romantic Things to Do in Las Vegas, Nevada https://thesarpycounty.com/5-romantic-things-to-do-in-las-vegas-nevada/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. Are you wondering where to take your partner for this year’s vacation? Consider Las Vegas. Though this sunny paradise is more often associated with wild nights and casino escapades than romance and love, Vegas has the potential for much more. Nevada’s most … The post 5 Romantic Things to Do in Las Vegas, Nevada appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

15 Best Things To Do In Bloomington IN You Shouldn’t Miss https://thesarpycounty.com/15-best-things-to-do-in-bloomington-in-you-shouldnt-miss/ Are you looking for the best things to do in Bloomington Indiana? Then you’ve come to the right place! Bloomington Indiana is southwest of Indianapolis. There are a lot of fun things to do in Indianapolis, o and great restaurants in Indianapolis to explore. But Indianapolis isn’t the only fun city in Indiana to explore. … The post 15 Best Things To Do In Bloomington IN You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska faces off against Illinois https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-faces-off-against-illinois/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Nebraska returns to Lincoln to begin the final stretch of the 2022 season when it takes on Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Game time for the matchup between the Huskers and No. 17/18 Illinois is set for 2:30 p.m. CT, with television coverage provided by ABC. The Huskers are coming … The post Nebraska faces off against Illinois appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Top 10 Things to Do in Litchfield Hills CT https://thesarpycounty.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-litchfield-hills-ct/ *Links in this article may be affiliate links, from which we may earn commission. See our Privacy Policy for full details. Looking to get away from hustle and bustle? Seeking rolling hills, covered bridges, and some of the best fall colors in the US? Perhaps you have a soft spot for historic churches with tall … The post Top 10 Things to Do in Litchfield Hills CT appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

51 Fun Things To Do & Places To Visit In Wyoming https://thesarpycounty.com/51-fun-things-to-do-places-to-visit-in-wyoming/ Between its craggy cliffs and wide, windswept plains, you might think of Wyoming as a desert-like destination. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! While the state has plenty of rugged outdoor terrain, it’s also full of adventure. The mountains can be hiked, biked and climbed; the rivers can be swum, canoed and kayaked. … The post 51 Fun Things To Do & Places To Visit In Wyoming appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Federal court sentences Omaha man to 10 years for drug possession, gun possession https://thesarpycounty.com/federal-court-sentences-omaha-man-to-10-years-for-drug-possession-gun-possession/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Below is a roundup of sentences handed down last week in federal court in Omaha, according to updates Monday from acting U.S. Attorney Steven Russell. The acting U.S. Attorney’s office in Omaha reminds the public that there is no parole in the federal system. Andrew Buffkins, 34, of Omaha, was sentenced … The post Federal court sentences Omaha man to 10 years for drug possession, gun possession appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln firefighters play cornhole for coats https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-firefighters-play-cornhole-for-coats/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Bags went flying at a cornhole tournament in the Lincoln Firefighter’s Reception Hall. Put on by the Lincoln Firefighter’s Association, the tournament served up plenty of fun, but its primary aim was to get coats to kids in need through Operation Warm. The firefighter union started its partnership with Operation Warm … The post Lincoln firefighters play cornhole for coats appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Planting begins for the Mason Park Project in Bellevue https://thesarpycounty.com/planting-begins-for-the-mason-park-project-in-bellevue/ BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) — On Friday morning, volunteers began transforming a vacant park in Bellevue, adding pollinator-friendly native plants. Volunteers met at 9 a.m. for the official plantings at the Mason Park Project. State Sen. Carol Blood, who organized the project, said volunteers and donations have been vital in keeping taxpayers from having to foot … The post Planting begins for the Mason Park Project in Bellevue appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Motorcyclist killed in north Lincoln crash https://thesarpycounty.com/motorcyclist-killed-in-north-lincoln-crash-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lincoln Police responded to a deadly crash between a motorcyclist and the driver of a truck near 11th and Adams Friday night at around 7 p.m. A 10/11 Now reporter on the scene spoke with multiple people who heard the impact and ran to help. One person who lives nearby says … The post Motorcyclist killed in north Lincoln crash appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Critics of controversial pardon call for apology, more accountability https://thesarpycounty.com/critics-of-controversial-pardon-call-for-apology-more-accountability/ LINCOLN — A group of American Legion members and others took to the streets Friday to protest a controversial pardon granted to a Legion member for a violent sex assault in 1993. Carrying signs that read “Shame on You Neb. Legion Leaders” and “What if it was Your Loved One?” the group called on the … The post Critics of controversial pardon call for apology, more accountability appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Looking deeper at negative campaign ads: Don Bacon https://thesarpycounty.com/looking-deeper-at-negative-campaign-ads-don-bacon/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Negative ads in the congressional race between Republican incumbent Don Bacon and Democratic Party challenger Tony Vargas began the first week of September and haven’t gone away since. On both sides, they prominently feature video of hardworking and older Americans appearing sad and frustrated. Ads attacking Bacon have focused on healthcare, … The post Looking deeper at negative campaign ads: Don Bacon appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Motorcyclist killed in north Lincoln crash https://thesarpycounty.com/motorcyclist-killed-in-north-lincoln-crash/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lincoln Police responded to a deadly crash between a motorcyclist and the driver of a truck near 11th and Adams Friday night at around 7 p.m. A 10/11 Now reporter on the scene spoke with multiple people who heard the impact and ran to help. One person who lives nearby says … The post Motorcyclist killed in north Lincoln crash appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Insane plan for a Times Square casino shows how crooked the whole ‘gaming in NYC’ game is https://thesarpycounty.com/insane-plan-for-a-times-square-casino-shows-how-crooked-the-whole-gaming-in-nyc-game-is/ Gov. Kathy Hochul at Tuesday’s debate reaffirmed her commitment to casinos downstate, no doubt looking forward to a continued avalanche of campaign donations from all the would-be players — no matter that more casinos in the city would be a disaster. How big a (legal) bribe will it take for her to utterly ignore the … The post Insane plan for a Times Square casino shows how crooked the whole ‘gaming in NYC’ game is appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Take Time to Smile: Nebraska Medical Center celebrates Halloween in the NICU https://thesarpycounty.com/take-time-to-smile-nebraska-medical-center-celebrates-halloween-in-the-nicu/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Newborn Intensive Care Unit nurses at Nebraska Medical Center teamed up with the March for Dimes Family Support Program to make sure each baby had a costume for this Halloween. Each year has a theme and this year the babies were dreaming about their future careers: from barista to zookeeper … The post Take Time to Smile: Nebraska Medical Center celebrates Halloween in the NICU appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former NYC Transit boss sucker-punched on street https://thesarpycounty.com/former-nyc-transit-boss-sucker-punched-on-street/ Former New York City Transit Authority president Sarah Feinberg was the victim of an unprovoked, random attack near a subway station in Chelsea, according to reports. Feinberg, who served as interim president through the COVID-19 pandemic before stepping down in July, was attacked at a street corner near the F train at 23rd Street on … The post Former NYC Transit boss sucker-punched on street appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘There’s not much you can do’: Remote and warehouse jobs contribute to worker shortage in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/theres-not-much-you-can-do-remote-and-warehouse-jobs-contribute-to-worker-shortage-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – For the past two years, the worker shortage seems like it’s been a never-ending topic. “I already had a cook called in for tomorrow night. It’s just I’m not extremely hopeful it will get better,” Kevin Culjat, Owner of Rocco’s Pizza said. From hospitality to restaurants employers have been struggling to … The post ‘There’s not much you can do’: Remote and warehouse jobs contribute to worker shortage in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man Seen Dragging Woman from House Fire, What Police Later Found Inside Home Has Community Shaken https://thesarpycounty.com/man-seen-dragging-woman-from-house-fire-what-police-later-found-inside-home-has-community-shaken/ Eight people were found dead in a burning Tulsa-area house in what is being investigated as multiple homicides, police said. The fire was reported about 4 p.m. Thursday in a quiet residential area of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 13 miles southeast of Tulsa. Broken Arrow police said that although the fire and the deaths were being … The post Man Seen Dragging Woman from House Fire, What Police Later Found Inside Home Has Community Shaken appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Judge in Adnan Syed’s trial stands by jury’s original conviction in ‘Serial’ case https://thesarpycounty.com/judge-in-adnan-syeds-trial-stands-by-jurys-original-conviction-in-serial-case/ The judge who presided over the murder trial of since-cleared “Serial” suspect Adnan Syed is standing behind his conviction — insisting the jury based it on “substantial direct and circumstantial evidence.” Wanda Keyes Heard, Baltimore’s circuit court judge before she retired in 2019, firmly stood by the conviction in support of a legal challenge by … The post Judge in Adnan Syed’s trial stands by jury’s original conviction in ‘Serial’ case appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Iowans to vote on gun rights amendment Nov. 8: ‘A lawful person has the right to protect themselves’ https://thesarpycounty.com/iowans-to-vote-on-gun-rights-amendment-nov-8-a-lawful-person-has-the-right-to-protect-themselves/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. (KMTV) — For Iowan and Council Bluffs resident Cole Button, guns play a big role in his life. He uses them for many reasons besides recreation. “I’m not a big guy. I’m not super strong. Worst case scenario, I want to make sure I have a tool that I can protect myself … The post Iowans to vote on gun rights amendment Nov. 8: ‘A lawful person has the right to protect themselves’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

6 News Exclusive: Updates on Bellevue’s Olde Towne redevelopment https://thesarpycounty.com/6-news-exclusive-updates-on-bellevues-olde-towne-redevelopment/ BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) – Back in August, officials broke ground on The Frontier District, a highly anticipated revitalization project in Bellevue. The first phase: The Bridge Flats. Set to bring 53 luxury apartments and retail space for restaurants and shops. For the past few months, there hasn’t been any action on the land, but that’s … The post 6 News Exclusive: Updates on Bellevue’s Olde Towne redevelopment appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two flights make emergency landings in Omaha due to medical incidents https://thesarpycounty.com/two-flights-make-emergency-landings-in-omaha-due-to-medical-incidents/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Two flights made emergency landings in Omaha Friday morning. Two airline flights heading west had medical incidents while flying over Nebraska. The emergencies were declared roughly 20 minutes apart, between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Friday morning. The first flight was Southwest Flight 2253 from Chicago to Las Vegas. The plane … The post Two flights make emergency landings in Omaha due to medical incidents appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Arrest Made in 2017 Killing of Indiana Girls, One Hailed as Hero for What She Remembered to Do https://thesarpycounty.com/arrest-made-in-2017-killing-of-indiana-girls-one-hailed-as-hero-for-what-she-remembered-to-do/ New reports indicate that Indiana police may be ready to wrap up a double murder from 2017 in which two teen-aged girls were killed. A man has been arrested in connection with the crime, according to WXIN-TV. The station citing sources it did not identify, said the man’s name was Richard Allen The station said … The post Arrest Made in 2017 Killing of Indiana Girls, One Hailed as Hero for What She Remembered to Do appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Horrifying video shows Yonkers cop barely intervening while two brothers beat man to pulp https://thesarpycounty.com/horrifying-video-shows-yonkers-cop-barely-intervening-while-two-brothers-beat-man-to-pulp/ Disturbing video shows two brothers beating and stomping on another man’s head in Yonkers this week – while a responding sergeant apparently does little to stop the attack.  Footage obtained by The Post shows the siblings – one of them shirtless – punching and grappling with another man at Yonkers Avenue and Ridgewood Road and … The post Horrifying video shows Yonkers cop barely intervening while two brothers beat man to pulp appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UNO Public Safety alert: Avoid Dodge Campus or stay inside https://thesarpycounty.com/uno-public-safety-alert-avoid-dodge-campus-or-stay-inside/ UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Any reports of an active shooter at the Thompson Alumni are false according to UNO Public Safety. ———————————————————————————————————————— A text message from UNO Public Safety was sent out to students warning of a possible armed suspect on or near Dodge Campus. Students and staff are advised to avoid Dodge campus at this … The post UNO Public Safety alert: Avoid Dodge Campus or stay inside appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UNO: Omaha Police situation at Dodge Street campus not active shooter https://thesarpycounty.com/uno-omaha-police-situation-at-dodge-street-campus-not-active-shooter/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Authorities sent out an alert to UNO students and faculty Friday evening advising them to stay away from the Dodge Street campus and to stay inside if they were already there. The alerts were sent out just before 6 p.m. Friday. At about 6:30 p.m., UNO was advising that the situation … The post UNO: Omaha Police situation at Dodge Street campus not active shooter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Saline County town recovers from Sunday’s wildfires https://thesarpycounty.com/saline-county-town-recovers-from-sundays-wildfires/ SWANTON, Neb. (KOLN) -This week, 10/11 NOW brought you stories of the wildfires in Lancaster and Gage counties. Now, we’re shedding light on the fire that hit a small town in Saline County. The Swanton Volunteer fire chief, Lynn Strouf, said the fire they saw in Saline County was similar to those in Lancaster and … The post Saline County town recovers from Sunday’s wildfires appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Reynolds attorneys push for reinstatement of 2018 Iowa law banning abortion at 6 weeks https://thesarpycounty.com/reynolds-attorneys-push-for-reinstatement-of-2018-iowa-law-banning-abortion-at-6-weeks/ DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Attorneys for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds argued in court that a state court judge should reverse a decision made three years ago and allow a 2018 law that would ban abortions at about six weeks to go into effect. A judge had permanently blocked that law in 2019, saying it … The post Reynolds attorneys push for reinstatement of 2018 Iowa law banning abortion at 6 weeks appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.