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Police: Man arrested after hostage situation at Omaha motel https://thesarpycounty.com/police-man-arrested-after-hostage-situation-at-omaha-motel-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – OPD SWAT was called in to rescue a woman and a baby from a hostage situation at a southwest Omaha hotel early Wednesday. According to a release from the Omaha Police Department, 30-year-old Dadreon Mason was taken into custody after officers breached a window in one of the rooms at the … The post Police: Man arrested after hostage situation at Omaha motel appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Laurel quadruple homicide suspect released from hospital, lodged in jail https://thesarpycounty.com/laurel-quadruple-homicide-suspect-released-from-hospital-lodged-in-jail/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The suspect of a quadruple homicide that occurred in Laurel on Aug. 4 has now been discharged from the hospital and lodged in jail. Jason Jones, 42, of Laurel, was discharged from CHI St. Elizabeth in Lincoln Wednesday morning. In the early morning hours of Aug. 5, Troopers with the Nebraska … The post Laurel quadruple homicide suspect released from hospital, lodged in jail appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Northern Iowa specialty soybean dealer files for bankruptcy https://thesarpycounty.com/northern-iowa-specialty-soybean-dealer-files-for-bankruptcy/ A Kanawha, Iowa, company that specializes in organic and non-genetically modified soybeans filed this week for bankruptcy, about three weeks after the state suspended its grain licenses. Global Processing Inc. estimates that it owes more than 150 people, banks and others a total of between $10 million and $50 million, according to its bankruptcy petition … The post Northern Iowa specialty soybean dealer files for bankruptcy appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Letters to the Editor —Oct. 27, 2022 https://thesarpycounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-a%c2%80%c2%94oct-27-2022/ The Issue: Gov. Hochul’s dismissive attitude about crime during her debate with Rep. Lee Zeldin. With crime being such a critical issue in the state as well as the country, Gov. Hochul’s debate comment to Rep. Lee Zeldin, “I don’t know why [locking up criminals] is so important to you,” is baffling and shows that … The post Letters to the Editor —Oct. 27, 2022 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NHA honors Nebraska health care heroes with ‘The Caring Kind’ award https://thesarpycounty.com/nha-honors-nebraska-health-care-heroes-with-the-caring-kind-award/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — A press release from the Nebraska Hospital Association announced that 83 Nebraska hospital employees will be recognized for their service by awarding them The Caring Kind award. See the press release below: The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) has recognized 83 Nebraska hospital employees for their exemplary service to health care by … The post NHA honors Nebraska health care heroes with ‘The Caring Kind’ award appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Malfunctioning LED light replacement continues in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/malfunctioning-led-light-replacement-continues-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Starting next week, more of those purple street lights around Lincoln are set to be replaced. The City of Lincoln said Wednesday that in total, it’s working to swap out 1,500 of them. So far, about 40 percent have been swapped out. A defect in the LED lights causes them to … The post Malfunctioning LED light replacement continues in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Laurel homicide suspect in custody after released from hospital https://thesarpycounty.com/laurel-homicide-suspect-in-custody-after-released-from-hospital/ LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – The suspect in a quadruple homicide in Laurel on August 4 has been released from the hospital. The suspect Jason Jones, 42, was discharged from CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln Wednesday morning according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Jones is facing four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of arson, … The post Laurel homicide suspect in custody after released from hospital appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Thursday Forecast: Rain rain come our way https://thesarpycounty.com/thursday-forecast-rain-rain-come-our-way/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – There are chances of rain throughout the day on Thursday, which will drop temperatures slightly compared to Wednesday. After a mild morning, temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 50s statewide. Locations in extreme eastern and southeastern Nebraska may reach the low 60s. Meanwhile cloud cover will once again stretch … The post Thursday Forecast: Rain rain come our way appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mom Shoots Burglar Through Bedroom Door, Cops Know She Made Direct Hit When They See Arm 100 Yards Away https://thesarpycounty.com/mom-shoots-burglar-through-bedroom-door-cops-know-she-made-direct-hit-when-they-see-arm-100-yards-away/ Don’t mess with Texas mommas. Carlos Garcia was in jail Tuesday night after being treated for a gunshot wound when an Edinburg, Texas, woman defended herself and her children by shooting Garcia through a bedroom door. He had allegedly broken into her home, the Concho Valley Home Page reported. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, … The post Mom Shoots Burglar Through Bedroom Door, Cops Know She Made Direct Hit When They See Arm 100 Yards Away appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teen girls snatch 69-year-old woman’s cellphone in NYC subway station https://thesarpycounty.com/teen-girls-snatch-69-year-old-womans-cellphone-in-nyc-subway-station/ Two teenage girls snatched a 69-year-old woman’s cellphone inside a Manhattan subway station this week, according to cops and police sources. The victim was walking in the passageway of the 1, 2 and 3 station at 14th Street and Seventh Avenue around 1 p.m. Tuesday when the duo approached her and grabbed her phone, cops … The post Teen girls snatch 69-year-old woman’s cellphone in NYC subway station appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bellevue Police arrest 16-year-old for bringing gun to Bryan High School https://thesarpycounty.com/bellevue-police-arrest-16-year-old-for-bringing-gun-to-bryan-high-school/ BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV) — A 16-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly bringing a loaded handgun to the school on Wednesday. According to Bellevue Police, the handgun was found after a search of the suspect. The search was done after a resource officer at Bryan High School requested help from Omaha Public School Security. … The post Bellevue Police arrest 16-year-old for bringing gun to Bryan High School appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bellevue Police: Loaded gun found on OPS high school student https://thesarpycounty.com/bellevue-police-loaded-gun-found-on-ops-high-school-student/ BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) – Bellevue Police said Wednesday that officers found a loaded handgun on a student at Bryan High School. According to the BPD release, police were called at about 9 a.m. Wednesday to assist Omaha Public Schools school resource officer in detaining a 16-year-old student who was “physically resisting them.” “A search of … The post Bellevue Police: Loaded gun found on OPS high school student appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hastings woman out $83K in cryptocurrency scam https://thesarpycounty.com/hastings-woman-out-83k-in-cryptocurrency-scam/ HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Hastings Police are investigating after a woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars. HPD Corporal Nathan Hanson said the 58-year-old woman from Hastings transferred $83,000 through the Coinme app. The application touts itself as the easiest way to buy or sell crypto using cash or debit. Cpl. Hanson said she … The post Hastings woman out $83K in cryptocurrency scam appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

National Drug Take Back Day in Omaha-metro this Saturday https://thesarpycounty.com/national-drug-take-back-day-in-omaha-metro-this-saturday/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – This Saturday is your chance to safely get rid of unused medication. The Omaha Police Department is taking part in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can drop off medicine anonymously at three locations. Our department is taking part in the DEA National … The post National Drug Take Back Day in Omaha-metro this Saturday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teen, 16, allegedly stabs 14-year-old in the chest with unknown object in NYC https://thesarpycounty.com/teen-16-allegedly-stabs-14-year-old-in-the-chest-with-unknown-object-in-nyc/ A 16-year-old boy stabbed a 14-year-old boy in the chest with an unknown object in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, cops said. The two boys were in front of 181-25 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica when the older one stabbed the younger one around 1:20 p.m., according to cops.  The victim was taken to Long Island Jewish … The post Teen, 16, allegedly stabs 14-year-old in the chest with unknown object in NYC appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Suspect in Laurel multiple homicide case released from hospital, now lodged in jail https://thesarpycounty.com/suspect-in-laurel-multiple-homicide-case-released-from-hospital-now-lodged-in-jail/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Jason Jones, the suspect has been released from the hospital and is now lodged in jail, according to a news release from a Nebraska State Patrol. The alleged homicides occurred in August. Jones was discharged from CHI St. Elizabeth in Lincoln and lodged in the Nebraska Department of Corrections Reception and … The post Suspect in Laurel multiple homicide case released from hospital, now lodged in jail appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Trump plans rally in Sioux City https://thesarpycounty.com/trump-plans-rally-in-sioux-city/ SIOUX CITY, Iowa (WOWT) – Former President Trump is planning to host a rally in northeast Iowa next week. Trump will be in Sioux City next Thursday, Nov. 3. The rally is set to start at 4 p.m. at the Sioux Gateway Airport, about 90 miles northeast of Omaha. According to the release from Save … The post Trump plans rally in Sioux City appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

32 Best & Fun Things To Do In Moab (Utah) https://thesarpycounty.com/32-best-fun-things-to-do-in-moab-utah/ Moab, a city in eastern Utah, is home to some of the most beautiful natural sights in the whole country. With state parks by the dozen, each showcasing mountain ecology, incredible geology, unique desert features, water-carved canyons, and so much more, there’s tons to see. Additionally, the partially calm and contrastingly roaring waters of The … The post 32 Best & Fun Things To Do In Moab (Utah) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fall in New England: The Best Towns, Orchards, Farms, Foliage, & Festivals https://thesarpycounty.com/fall-in-new-england-the-best-towns-orchards-farms-foliage-festivals/ *Links in this article may be affiliate links, from which we may earn commission. See our Privacy Policy for full details. Of all places on earth, fall in New England may be one of the prettiest. The region is totally MADE for the autumn season, and every fall activity you could dream of can be … The post Fall in New England: The Best Towns, Orchards, Farms, Foliage, & Festivals appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Council Bluffs police identify driver in fiery fatal crash on I-29/I-80 https://thesarpycounty.com/council-bluffs-police-identify-driver-in-fiery-fatal-crash-on-i-29-i-80/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) – Council Bluffs police say speed was a factor in the crash that killed a Lincoln man. Police released video from the crash that happened early Sunday morning on I-29. The driver is identified as Darian Davis, 32. The video from Iowa DOT shows a car heading northbound on I-29 before … The post Council Bluffs police identify driver in fiery fatal crash on I-29/I-80 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NYC subway-shove victim suicidal, will not leave house, says mother https://thesarpycounty.com/nyc-subway-shove-victim-suicidal-will-not-leave-house-says-mother/ The mother of New York City’s latest subway shove victim says that her son was “traumatized” by the brutal attack and blasted the city’s mayor for letting mental-health issues become public safety issues. David Martin, a 32-year-old waiter, had his collarbone broken Friday after being shoved off a Brooklyn subway platform and landing on the … The post NYC subway-shove victim suicidal, will not leave house, says mother appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gov. Kathy Hochul ducks press after asking Lee Zeldin why crime’s a big deal https://thesarpycounty.com/gov-kathy-hochul-ducks-press-after-asking-lee-zeldin-why-crimes-a-big-deal/ Gov. Kathy Hochul used the old “bait and switch” to avoid post-debate questions from the city’s press corps on Wednesday — luring reporters away from a campaign event in Brooklyn and then ducking out a back door. The sneaky strategy unfolded just hours after Hochul’s first and only face-off with Republican challenger Lee Zeldin, during … The post Gov. Kathy Hochul ducks press after asking Lee Zeldin why crime’s a big deal appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska struggling to OK ban despite anti-abortion history https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-struggling-to-ok-ban-despite-anti-abortion-history-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Republicans are expected to dominate as usual at the polls in November and retain control of the officially nonpartisan Legislature. They face a far tougher challenge flipping enough seats to push through a statewide abortion ban. The Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion has injected a degree … The post Nebraska struggling to OK ban despite anti-abortion history appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Big Ten football: 2023 schedule announced https://thesarpycounty.com/big-ten-football-2023-schedule-announced/ (WOWT) – The Big Ten college football conference on Wednesday morning released its schedule for next year’s games. The schedule puts Nebraska at Minnesota for a Thursday game on opening week; at Colorado for Week 2; and with a bye week in Week 7. Big Ten released its 2023 football schedule on Wednesday, Oct. 26, … The post Big Ten football: 2023 schedule announced appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Central Nebraska meat thefts part of multimillion-dollar theft ring https://thesarpycounty.com/central-nebraska-meat-thefts-part-of-multimillion-dollar-theft-ring/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Three people from Florida were arrested in connection to meat thefts across Nebraska and five other states. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into several stolen semi-trailers and loads of frozen beef occurring in Lancaster County on June 27. According to LSO, the estimated loss was $1 million. “Basically … The post Central Nebraska meat thefts part of multimillion-dollar theft ring appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Police Department responds to a barricade early Wednesday morning https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-department-responds-to-a-barricade-early-wednesday-morning/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In an email on Wednesday, Omaha Police say an arrest was made in an alleged barricade incident at a motel. The police say they have arrested 30-year-old Dadreon Mason in connection to a barricade at Motel 6 at 109th and J Street. Officers near 108th and L Street, according to police, … The post Omaha Police Department responds to a barricade early Wednesday morning appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police: Man arrested after hostage situation at Omaha motel https://thesarpycounty.com/police-man-arrested-after-hostage-situation-at-omaha-motel/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – OPD SWAT was called in to rescue a woman and a baby from a hostage situation at a southwest Omaha hotel early Wednesday. According to a release from the Omaha Police Department, 30-year-old Dadreon Mason was taken into custody after officers breached a window in one of the rooms at the … The post Police: Man arrested after hostage situation at Omaha motel appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Homeowner Gives Armed Suspect Warning After Warning, Eventually Has No Choice But to Pull the Trigger https://thesarpycounty.com/homeowner-gives-armed-suspect-warning-after-warning-eventually-has-no-choice-but-to-pull-the-trigger/ You’ve heard it many times before: The best answer for a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. The reason you’ve heard it so often is because it’s true. It’s just as true if the bad guy has a knife. That truism proved itself out once again in Pennsylvania on … The post Homeowner Gives Armed Suspect Warning After Warning, Eventually Has No Choice But to Pull the Trigger appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Footage shows suspected gunman in NYC shooting of innocent 70-year-old woman: cops https://thesarpycounty.com/footage-shows-suspected-gunman-in-nyc-shooting-of-innocent-70-year-old-woman-cops/ New surveillance footage shows the gunman who police believe inadvertently shot a 70-year-old woman in broad daylight this week while aiming for another man, who is also shown in the clip, cops said Tuesday. The video, released by the NYPD, shows a man with a yellow cap standing at the counter of a store before … The post Footage shows suspected gunman in NYC shooting of innocent 70-year-old woman: cops appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Feds: Theft of frozen beef in Nebraska uncovers crime ring https://thesarpycounty.com/feds-theft-of-frozen-beef-in-nebraska-uncovers-crime-ring/ LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — An investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring targeting meatpacking plants in six Midwestern states, federal authorities said. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported Tuesday that the discovery of the Miami-based theft … The post Feds: Theft of frozen beef in Nebraska uncovers crime ring appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.