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Community members voice concerns about congested 180th and Pacific intersection at Thursday open house https://thesarpycounty.com/community-members-voice-concerns-about-congested-180th-and-pacific-intersection-at-thursday-open-house/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Community members voiced their concerns about a congested west Omaha intersection. They went to an open house to see what could be in store for 180th and Pacific and shared their concerns. Proposed changes include widening the street, a sign city planners are aware of the increased traffic volumes. “The road … The post Community members voice concerns about congested 180th and Pacific intersection at Thursday open house appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Court documents allege Omaha double-murder suspect killed victims with hammer https://thesarpycounty.com/court-documents-allege-omaha-double-murder-suspect-killed-victims-with-hammer/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An Omaha double-murder suspect recently extradited from Iowa appears in court. Talk of the Invasion of the Body Snatchers and the Cold War were just a few of the gems 27-year-old Gage Walter mentioned during his court hearing for double murder. Gage Walter, 27(Omaha Police Department) Walter scoffed at being charged … The post Court documents allege Omaha double-murder suspect killed victims with hammer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Charles Herbster, Julie Slama drop lawsuits filed against one another https://thesarpycounty.com/charles-herbster-julie-slama-drop-lawsuits-filed-against-one-another-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Charles Herbster, a former Republican candidate for governor of Nebraska, and State Sen. Jule Slama have both dropped the lawsuits filed earlier this year against one another. Court documents show the dismissals were filed Thursday morning in Johnson County. The two were due in a Tecumseh courtroom in September but had … The post Charles Herbster, Julie Slama drop lawsuits filed against one another appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Charles Herbster, Julie Slama drop lawsuits filed against one another https://thesarpycounty.com/charles-herbster-julie-slama-drop-lawsuits-filed-against-one-another/ LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Charles Herbster, a former Republican candidate for governor of Nebraska, and State Sen. Jule Slama have both dropped the lawsuits filed earlier this year against one another. Court documents show the dismissals were filed Thursday morning in Johnson County. The two were due in a Tecumseh courtroom in September but had … The post Charles Herbster, Julie Slama drop lawsuits filed against one another appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NSAA State Football Playoffs begin Friday | View brackets https://thesarpycounty.com/nsaa-state-football-playoffs-begin-friday-view-brackets/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -The NSAA State Football Playoffs kickoff on Friday, Oct. 28. Here’s a look at the brackets and matchups. Check back for scores and highlights tonight. Class A: The Nebraska School Activities Association released the NSAA State Football Playoff Brackets on Saturday. The playoffs kick off on Friday, Oct. 28.(Brett Baker) Class B … The post NSAA State Football Playoffs begin Friday | View brackets appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘LA is a Mess’: Leftist Commentator Whines About Deteriorating City, Gets Reminded He Supported the Policies That Led to it https://thesarpycounty.com/la-is-a-mess-leftist-commentator-whines-about-deteriorating-city-gets-reminded-he-supported-the-policies-that-led-to-it/ Leftist political commentator Cenk Uygur, host of “The Young Turks,” made some news recently by actually making some common-sense observations. Unfortunately, the conventional wisdom Uygur discovered did not seem to extend into a new sense of self-awareness. The no-longer-young-Turk Uygur, 52, did not admit his current complaints contradicted the same kind of leftist positions and … The post ‘LA is a Mess’: Leftist Commentator Whines About Deteriorating City, Gets Reminded He Supported the Policies That Led to it appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

La Vista police share tips for trick-or-treaters ahead of Halloween https://thesarpycounty.com/la-vista-police-share-tips-for-trick-or-treaters-ahead-of-halloween/ LA VISTA, Neb. (KMTV) — Halloween is right around the corner and police are already gearing up for more crowds. They’re expecting more people out than in recent years as Covid fears have eased and they want to remind trick-or-treaters to travel in groups to maximize safety. They also recommend advice for drivers to slow … The post La Vista police share tips for trick-or-treaters ahead of Halloween appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Paul Pelosi, U.S. House speaker’s husband, attacked inside their San Francisco home https://thesarpycounty.com/paul-pelosi-u-s-house-speakers-husband-attacked-inside-their-san-francisco-home/ WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was recovering in the hospital Friday morning after an unidentified individual broke into their San Francisco home in the early morning and “violently assaulted” the 82-year-old, according to a statement from spokesman Drew Hammill. Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat who has a U.S. Capitol Police … The post Paul Pelosi, U.S. House speaker’s husband, attacked inside their San Francisco home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Shania Twain announces new tour with stop in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/shania-twain-announces-new-tour-with-stop-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Country-pop star Shania Twain has announced her first concert tour in four years which includes a stop in Lincoln. The Queen Of Me Tour will include show dates across the globe, with her concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena planned for Friday, May 19. Her tour will follow her “Let’s Go!” residency … The post Shania Twain announces new tour with stop in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster and State Sen. Julie Slama agree to drop dueling lawsuits https://thesarpycounty.com/gubernatorial-candidate-charles-herbster-and-state-sen-julie-slama-agree-to-drop-dueling-lawsuits/ OMAHA — Dueling defamation lawsuits between former Nebraska GOP gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster and State Sen. Julie Slama are over, and neither side is coming back to court. A filing this week from lawyers for both sides confirmed that the parties had negotiated an agreement to drop their lawsuits with prejudice, meaning they cannot sue … The post Gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster and State Sen. Julie Slama agree to drop dueling lawsuits appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Hospitalized After Being ‘Violently Assaulted’ in San Francisco Home https://thesarpycounty.com/nancy-pelosis-husband-hospitalized-after-being-violently-assaulted-in-san-francisco-home/ Early on Friday morning, Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, was attacked at their San Francisco home and taken to the hospital. After the attack, Pelosi’s office released a statement about the incident. “Early this morning, an assailant broke into the Pelosi residence in San Francisco and violently assaulted Mr. … The post Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Hospitalized After Being ‘Violently Assaulted’ in San Francisco Home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man randomly stabbed, teen brutally mugged in latest NYC subway crime https://thesarpycounty.com/man-randomly-stabbed-teen-brutally-mugged-in-latest-nyc-subway-crime/ A 43-year-old man was randomly stabbed and a 15-year-old girl separately pummeled during a robbery this week in the latest violent incidents on Big Apple subways, cops said.  The man was standing on the southbound platform of Harlem’s 125th Street A/B/C/D station around 4:25 a.m. Friday when he rebuffed a stranger who apparently tried to … The post Man randomly stabbed, teen brutally mugged in latest NYC subway crime appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Let’s go, girls!’: Country artist Shania Twain coming to Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena https://thesarpycounty.com/lets-go-girls-country-artist-shania-twain-coming-to-lincolns-pinnacle-bank-arena/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — One of the best-selling female artists in county music history is coming to Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena. Five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Shania Twain will perform there on May 19, 2023 as part of her Queen of Me tour, named after her new album that comes out Feb. 3, 2023. Tickets for … The post ‘Let’s go, girls!’: Country artist Shania Twain coming to Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Water main break near Nebraska Medicine https://thesarpycounty.com/water-main-break-near-nebraska-medicine/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A water main break near Nebraska Medicine Friday morning affected traffic on Farnam and some operations at the medical campus. The break at 42nd and Harney was first reported after 6 a.m. 6 News WOWT was first on the scene and found water flowing down Harney Street and it continued downhill … The post Water main break near Nebraska Medicine appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Friday is last day to register to vote in Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/friday-is-last-day-to-register-to-vote-in-nebraska/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The general election is Nov. 8 and the last day to register to vote in Nebraska is Oct. 28. In Lancaster County, the election office is open is open until 6 p.m. Online registration is closed. If you want to register anywhere in the state, you need to go into your … The post Friday is last day to register to vote in Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kids in the Midwest will get more blood screenings under EPA plan to deal with lead threat https://thesarpycounty.com/kids-in-the-midwest-will-get-more-blood-screenings-under-epa-plan-to-deal-with-lead-threat/ A study shows about half of children in the United States have detectable levels of lead in their blood, despite federal regulations that ban or restrict its use. The Environmental Protection Agency adopted a new strategy to reduce exposure, particularly in low-income and communities of color that are disproportionately affected. On Thursday, the EPA released … The post Kids in the Midwest will get more blood screenings under EPA plan to deal with lead threat appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman says https://thesarpycounty.com/speaker-nancy-pelosis-husband-assaulted-in-break-in-spokesman-says/ WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was “violently assaulted” by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, and he is now in the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, her spokesman said. Pelosi was not in the residence at the time. Spokesman Drew Hammill said the … The post Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in, spokesman says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Alum Rushed to Hospital After Being Viciously Attacked Outside NYC Comedy Club https://thesarpycounty.com/saturday-night-live-alum-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-viciously-attacked-outside-nyc-comedy-club/ Gov. Kathy Hochul is apparently convinced that crime isn’t a voting issue for New York voters this year; her opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, disagrees. So, probably, does former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Chris Redd after he was brutally punched in the face Wednesday night outside a Greenwich Village comedy club. Redd was walking along … The post ‘Saturday Night Live’ Alum Rushed to Hospital After Being Viciously Attacked Outside NYC Comedy Club appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Medicine expects Clarkson Doctors Building South to be closed Friday after water main break https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-medicine-expects-clarkson-doctors-building-south-to-be-closed-friday-after-water-main-break/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — According to an e-mail from a Nebraska Medicine spokesperson, crews are responding to a water main break near 42nd and Harney that is impacting operations in the Clarkson Doctors Building South. The Clarkson Doctors Building South building houses various outpatient clinics and offices. The spokesperson says they expect this building to … The post Nebraska Medicine expects Clarkson Doctors Building South to be closed Friday after water main break appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, attacked in San Francisco home invasion https://thesarpycounty.com/house-speaker-nancy-pelosis-husband-paul-pelosi-attacked-in-san-francisco-home-invasion/ Paul Pelosi, the husband of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was reportedly attacked inside the couple’s San Francisco home in California early Friday morning, according to multiple news reports. The House Speaker’s Office released a statement announcing the incident and reporting that Paul Pelosi, an investor, is expected to make a full recovery. “Early this morning, an assailant … The post House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, attacked in San Francisco home invasion appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

GOP Reps Go Public After Uncovering What Biden Gave to Soros-Backed Group https://thesarpycounty.com/gop-reps-go-public-after-uncovering-what-biden-gave-to-soros-backed-group/ Two members of Congress from Texas and one former Trump administration official who now serves in the Texas House of Representatives are asking for answers from the Biden administration after discovering that an open borders group funded by George Soros received millions of dollars in federal grant money last year. Alianza Americas, a nonprofit that … The post GOP Reps Go Public After Uncovering What Biden Gave to Soros-Backed Group appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

MetroGUARD: MTA pays for private security as Gov. Hochul ignores rampant crime https://thesarpycounty.com/metroguard-mta-pays-for-private-security-as-gov-hochul-ignores-rampant-crime/ Clueless Kathy Hochul says she doesn’t know why crime “is so important.” But her man at the MTA understands — and he’s taking steps to get New York’s crime-wracked subway system back under control. They’re baby steps, to be sure. But that’s no reflection on Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Janno Lieber — who answers to … The post MetroGUARD: MTA pays for private security as Gov. Hochul ignores rampant crime appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Downtown Omaha’s Museum of Shadows is home to largest collection of haunted artifacts https://thesarpycounty.com/downtown-omahas-museum-of-shadows-is-home-to-largest-collection-of-haunted-artifacts/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In 2006, Omaha’s Nate Raterman had his first paranormal experience with a haunted artifact. His collection began to grow, all of which stayed in storage. Now, Nate and his wife Kaleigh have thousands of haunted artifacts and run what has been voted the most haunted museum in the world — the … The post Downtown Omaha’s Museum of Shadows is home to largest collection of haunted artifacts appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Happening this weekend in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/happening-this-weekend-in-lincoln-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Here are a view events you can check out this weekend, in a list compiled by the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau. Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre Presents The Adding Machine What does a life amount to? This classic example of American Expressionist drama follows the accounts of Mr. Zero. Come along … The post Happening this weekend in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Spending on Nebraska elections is surging, with no end in sight https://thesarpycounty.com/spending-on-nebraska-elections-is-surging-with-no-end-in-sight/ OMAHA — Every two years, Nebraskans get inundated by political ads, mailers and text messages from candidates for federal office. Every four years, would-be governors come calling with wave after wave of advertising. But the torrent of ads and outreach from races down the ballot — from Legislature to local school boards — is relatively … The post Spending on Nebraska elections is surging, with no end in sight appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

15 Best things To Do In Evansville IN You Shouldn’t Miss https://thesarpycounty.com/15-best-things-to-do-in-evansville-in-you-shouldnt-miss/ Are you looking for things to do in Evansville, Indiana? You are in the right place. In this article, I will walk you through all the cool things to do in Evansville and tell you all about Evansville activities. While Indiana’s small towns are quaint and the beach towns in IN are incredible, the bigger … The post 15 Best things To Do In Evansville IN You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Jaret’s 6 First Alert Forecast: Clouds clear Friday with a warm and quiet weekend ahead https://thesarpycounty.com/jarets-6-first-alert-forecast-clouds-clear-friday-with-a-warm-and-quiet-weekend-ahead/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Thursday gave us plenty of cloud cover and some showers, especially if you were west of the metro. Our Friday starts with a little lingering cloud cover but that should clear out pretty quickly this morning. That sets us up well for the afternoon with lots of sunshine, light winds and … The post Jaret’s 6 First Alert Forecast: Clouds clear Friday with a warm and quiet weekend ahead appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Section of Antelope Valley closed after overnight bridge fire https://thesarpycounty.com/section-of-antelope-valley-closed-after-overnight-bridge-fire/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A section of Antelope Valley Parkway is closed after a fire late Thursday night. Lincoln Fire & Rescue were called out at 11:30 p.m. to Antelope Valley and Saunders Avenue after a fire broke out underneath the bridge going over Oak Creek, just south of Nebraska’s Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium. For … The post Section of Antelope Valley closed after overnight bridge fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Vote for change, public safety and economic hope – The Post endorses Lee Zeldin for governor https://thesarpycounty.com/vote-for-change-public-safety-and-economic-hope-a%c2%80%c2%94-the-post-endorses-lee-zeldin-for-governor/   As early voting begins Saturday, New Yorkers have a critical chance to save their state — by casting their vote for REP. LEE ZELDIN, The Post’s choice for governor, and sending “Status Quo” Kathy Hochul packing. We have suffered too long from: No-bail and other lunatic, revolving-door criminal-justice reforms. A ludicrous energy policy that’s sent … The post Vote for change, public safety and economic hope – The Post endorses Lee Zeldin for governor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A GOP showdown over the debt limit could grip Congress and the nation next year https://thesarpycounty.com/a-gop-showdown-over-the-debt-limit-could-grip-congress-and-the-nation-next-year/ WASHINGTON — Republicans are eyeing the debt limit and government funding deadlines as a way to force Democrats to the negotiating table for spending cuts, should the GOP regain control of Congress following the midterm elections.  Republicans unhappy about government spending could move to shut down the government, a tactic unsuccessful for the GOP in … The post A GOP showdown over the debt limit could grip Congress and the nation next year appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.