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‘Black lives are being harmed’: NY DA hits fellow Democrat Hochul on crime https://thesarpycounty.com/black-lives-are-being-harmed-ny-da-hits-fellow-democrat-hochul-on-crime/ Albany County District Attorney David Soares says Kathy Hochul, a fellow Democrat, is focusing on the wrong matters to combat rising crime — despite efforts in recent days by the embattled governor to cast herself as tough on crime. “Black lives are being harmed in the streets across the state because of the reforms passed … The post ‘Black lives are being harmed’: NY DA hits fellow Democrat Hochul on crime appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Pottawattamie County under burn ban until further notice https://thesarpycounty.com/pottawattamie-county-under-burn-ban-until-further-notice/ According to a press release from Pottawattamie County Emergency Management, an open burning ban is in effect in the county immediately until further notice. Read the full press release below. An open burning ban will be in place for Pottawattamie County effective immediately. The ban prohibits all open and controlled burning in Pottawattamie County, including … The post Pottawattamie County under burn ban until further notice appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Douglas County Health Department reports rise in RSV cases https://thesarpycounty.com/douglas-county-health-department-reports-rise-in-rsv-cases/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Cases of a common respiratory virus are on the rise in Nebraska. According to the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD), health officials have seen a surge in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The virus commonly affects children, but adults can catch it as well. “RSV is not rare, and it … The post Douglas County Health Department reports rise in RSV cases appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha tourism bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-tourism-bounces-back-to-near-pre-pandemic-levels/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Two years ago at the start of the pandemic, CHI Health Center’s venue that was filled with fans disappeared. “COVID-19 was such a weird time because we were among the first businesses to close because of our ability to have high-capacity events,” Kristyna Engdahl, MECA Communications director said. Kristyna said it … The post Omaha tourism bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

California teacher arrested for hiding missing teenager for two years https://thesarpycounty.com/california-teacher-arrested-for-hiding-missing-teenager-for-two-years/ A California teacher was arrested on Thursday after she hid a teenager who had been reported as missing for almost two years, police claim.  A Sacramento K-8 public elementary school teacher Holga Castillo Olivares, 61, is accused of concealing the fact that 15-year-old Michael Ramirez was staying at her home despite being reported as a missing person two years … The post California teacher arrested for hiding missing teenager for two years appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Deadly School Shooting Rocks St. Louis – Suspect Identified https://thesarpycounty.com/deadly-school-shooting-rocks-st-louis-suspect-identified/ The city of St. Louis was rocked Monday morning after a gunman entered a high school and killed one student and one teacher and left several students wounded. Police have identified the alleged killer at the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School as 19-year-old Orlando Harris, according to KTVI-TV in St. Louis. Harris, who … The post Deadly School Shooting Rocks St. Louis – Suspect Identified appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hochul’s giveaway to Bills-owning Florida billionaire now looks even worse https://thesarpycounty.com/hochuls-giveaway-to-bills-owning-florida-billionaire-now-looks-even-worse/ Congrats to Terry Pegula for moving up 60 spots on the Forbes list of the wealthiest Americans, to No. 128. His estimated net worth is up to $6.7 billion, from $5.7 billion last year. Of course we wouldn’t normally care about the good fortune of a Florida billionaire — except that Pegula owns the Buffalo Bills. … The post Hochul’s giveaway to Bills-owning Florida billionaire now looks even worse appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

RSV cases continue to surge in Douglas County; health department concerned about pediatric ICU bed capacity https://thesarpycounty.com/rsv-cases-continue-to-surge-in-douglas-county-health-department-concerned-about-pediatric-icu-bed-capacity/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In a press release Tuesday, the Douglas County Health Department announced 205 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases were reported in the most recent week. This data compares to only 33 cases that were reported the same week one year ago. The health department is continuing to monitor the RSV surge and … The post RSV cases continue to surge in Douglas County; health department concerned about pediatric ICU bed capacity appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Extradition hearing set in Hall County Court for 17-year-old Texas homicide suspect https://thesarpycounty.com/extradition-hearing-set-in-hall-county-court-for-17-year-old-texas-homicide-suspect/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) — A Texas teen will appear in Hall County Court on Friday on a felony fugitive from justice charge. The preliminary hearing regarding extradition is set for 17-year-old Tyler Roenz. He was arrested after the body of his 49-year-old mother, Michelle Roenz, was found in the trunk of a car that … The post Extradition hearing set in Hall County Court for 17-year-old Texas homicide suspect appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New express parking ramp opens at Eppley Airfield https://thesarpycounty.com/new-express-parking-ramp-opens-at-eppley-airfield/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A new express ramp has opened for a parking garage at Eppley Airfield. According to the Omaha Airport Authority, the Premier Parking in the South Garage has been relocated from Level 1 to Level 3. The exclusive express ramp leads directly to the newly relocated Premier Parking location. It’s part of … The post New express parking ramp opens at Eppley Airfield appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teen’s 2020 Disappearance Resolved; Students Are Dismissed for the Day Before Cops Swoop in on Teacher https://thesarpycounty.com/teens-2020-disappearance-resolved-students-are-dismissed-for-the-day-before-cops-swoop-in-on-teacher/ A second-grade teacher who allegedly harbored a missing California teenager for almost two years has been arrested in connection with his 2020 disappearance. Michael Ramirez of Sacramento was 15 at the time he was reported missing in June 2020, according to KCRA-TV in Sacramento. This March, he appeared back at his family’s home. The tale … The post Teen’s 2020 Disappearance Resolved; Students Are Dismissed for the Day Before Cops Swoop in on Teacher appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New Yorkers are unsafe, Gov. Hochul — stop pretending it’s all in their heads https://thesarpycounty.com/new-yorkers-are-unsafe-gov-hochul-a%c2%80%c2%94-stop-pretending-its-all-in-their-heads/ Even as she tries to pivot on crime in the face of Lee Zeldin’s surging challenge, Gov. Kathy Hochul still refuses to admit reality, dismissing the Big Apple’s hellishly rising subway and street crime as “high-profile instances which have created a sense of fear in people’s minds.” That is, the problem is just perception.   … The post New Yorkers are unsafe, Gov. Hochul — stop pretending it’s all in their heads appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Do you remember the snowstorm of October 1997? It’s the 25th anniversary of the destructive Omaha-area storm https://thesarpycounty.com/do-you-remember-the-snowstorm-of-october-1997-its-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-destructive-omaha-area-storm/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Tuesday marks the 25th anniversary of the 1997 snowstorm that devastated the Omaha metro area. It started as rain before switching over to snow. Forecasters expected two to four inches, but the storm brought three times that amount. The days before the storm, the metro area saw warm temperatures with highs … The post Do you remember the snowstorm of October 1997? It’s the 25th anniversary of the destructive Omaha-area storm appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha remembers 1997 snowstorm that saw immense tree damage, power outages https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-remembers-1997-snowstorm-that-saw-immense-tree-damage-power-outages/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Omaha residents remember a snowstorm from 1997 that damaged trees across the city and knocked out power to roughly 150,000 people. It was the leaves, they were still on the trees in late October of 1997. Then heavy wet snow fell early in the Omaha-metro — more than 12 inches. Weighing … The post Omaha remembers 1997 snowstorm that saw immense tree damage, power outages appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

13 Romantic Things to Do in Cape Cod, MA https://thesarpycounty.com/13-romantic-things-to-do-in-cape-cod-ma/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. Cape Cod is the perfect summertime destination in America. It’s got historic charm, scenic beaches, national parks, a thriving art scene & fabulous food. For couples, this area is terrific for a romantic getaway or just for some date night ideas. Between … The post 13 Romantic Things to Do in Cape Cod, MA appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gratitude the main message after volunteer firefighters save homes in Lancaster County https://thesarpycounty.com/gratitude-the-main-message-after-volunteer-firefighters-save-homes-in-lancaster-county/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A stark line burned into the grass less than 100 yards from the Reehl family home in Southwest Lancaster County shows how close Sunday’s fires came to razing the family of four’s home, with Kayla and Micah Reehl telling 10/11 NOW, if it weren’t for volunteers, it likely would be a … The post Gratitude the main message after volunteer firefighters save homes in Lancaster County appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha double-murder suspect extradited, now in Douglas County jail https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-double-murder-suspect-extradited-now-in-douglas-county-jail/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A double-murder suspect is back in Omaha after being arrested in Iowa more than two months ago. Monday, an Iowa judge ordered 27-year-old Gage Walter’s case to be transferred to Douglas County. Gage Walter, 27(Omaha Police Department) Walter was brought back to Omaha Tuesday afternoon and is now in Douglas County … The post Omaha double-murder suspect extradited, now in Douglas County jail appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘This is the real deal’: Two Crete volunteer firefighters injured in wildfires https://thesarpycounty.com/this-is-the-real-deal-two-crete-volunteer-firefighters-injured-in-wildfires/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Firefighters, many of them volunteers from rural departments, had a dangerous job on Sunday as wildfires tore through southern Lancaster county. The Crete Volunteer Fire Department was called to help fight the fire in Hallam, but not everyone walked away unharmed. Two volunteers with the volunteer department ended up with burns … The post ‘This is the real deal’: Two Crete volunteer firefighters injured in wildfires appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Tucker Carlson: As Election Day Approaches, Media Is Gaslighting for Democrats https://thesarpycounty.com/tucker-carlson-as-election-day-approaches-media-is-gaslighting-for-democrats/ Most Americans are not going to the ballot box this year thinking about abortion. They’re not going into the booth thinking about a perceived “threat to democracy” from “MAGA Republicans.” They’re not sealing the envelope on the ballot believing their vote will forestall climate change or promote racial equity. In survey after survey, poll after … The post Tucker Carlson: As Election Day Approaches, Media Is Gaslighting for Democrats appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Letters to the Editor —Oct. 26, 2022 https://thesarpycounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-a%c2%80%c2%94oct-26-2022/ The Issue: Gov. Hochul’s attempt to downplay crime by framing it as a “sense of fear in people’s minds.” If Gov. Hochul truly believes that all the subway crime is “in people’s minds,” then I, and countless other New Yorkers, invite her to take an extended subway ride after 8 p.m. (“Kat says the chaos … The post Letters to the Editor —Oct. 26, 2022 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UPDATE: All lanes open following crash on I-80 at 84th Street https://thesarpycounty.com/update-all-lanes-open-following-crash-on-i-80-at-84th-street/ UPDATE: 4:19 p.m. The Nebraska Department of Transportation says that only the left lane is closed following a crash at I-80 and 84th Street. According to Omaha Police dispatch, no one was transported to the hospital. A crash reported at 3:42 p.m. Tuesday is currently blocking all lanes of I-80 westbound at the 84th Street … The post UPDATE: All lanes open following crash on I-80 at 84th Street appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

U.S. charges 13 spies for scheming to advance China’s interests and recruiting informants https://thesarpycounty.com/u-s-charges-13-spies-for-scheming-to-advance-chinas-interests-and-recruiting-informants/ The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday charged 13 individuals for trying to “unlawfully exert influence in the United States” for the People’s Republic of China.  The alleged spies are being charged as part of three different cases investigating spying schemes, announced Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday. One of the cases involves seven Chinese nationals that tried to … The post U.S. charges 13 spies for scheming to advance China’s interests and recruiting informants appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Protest ban at Florida university after anti-Sasse rally https://thesarpycounty.com/protest-ban-at-florida-university-after-anti-sasse-rally-2/ GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida is going to start enforcing a decades-old prohibition against indoor protests following a raucous demonstration earlier this month against the selection of U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as a finalist for the school president’s job. Sasse, a Republican in his second Senate term, has drawn criticism from some … The post Protest ban at Florida university after anti-Sasse rally appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Owners of new Plattsmouth Pizza restaurant hit by pickup truck begin to pick up the pieces https://thesarpycounty.com/owners-of-new-plattsmouth-pizza-restaurant-hit-by-pickup-truck-begin-to-pick-up-the-pieces/ PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (WOWT) – Earlier in October, a pickup smashed through a new pizza shop in Plattsmouth. The owners question how the case has been handled since then. Papa Reno Pizza was open for less than two days when the owners’ dream was smashed right before their eyes. “This whole wall basically exploded which was … The post Owners of new Plattsmouth Pizza restaurant hit by pickup truck begin to pick up the pieces appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office helps bring down multimillion-dollar meat theft ring https://thesarpycounty.com/lancaster-county-sheriffs-office-helps-bring-down-multimillion-dollar-meat-theft-ring-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Three people from Florida were arrested in connection to meat thefts throughout six states, including Nebraska. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into several stolen semi-trailers and loads of frozen beef occurring in Nebraska on June 27. According to LSO, the estimated loss was $1 million. Since June of 2021, … The post Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office helps bring down multimillion-dollar meat theft ring appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nearly 100,000 fish released to Nebraska lakes https://thesarpycounty.com/nearly-100000-fish-released-to-nebraska-lakes/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – If you head to any of Nebraska’s lakes, you might go fishing and when you do you’ll probably catch a fish or two. The question is, how do they get there? 10/11 NOW’s Nathan Brennan got a look at how the process plays out to stock Nebraska’s lakes. It’s not as … The post Nearly 100,000 fish released to Nebraska lakes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Portland $100,000 Public Toilet Now Appears to Be a Disgusting Open Biohazard https://thesarpycounty.com/portland-100000-public-toilet-now-appears-to-be-a-disgusting-open-biohazard/ Launched as a symbol of enlightened solutions to urban living, at least one public toilet in Portland, Oregon, appears to have become a symbol of the city’s long fall from grace. The Portland Loo was envisaged as the solution for downtown public restrooms.  Journalist Andy Ngo recently tweeted a look at the reality. “This is … The post Portland $100,000 Public Toilet Now Appears to Be a Disgusting Open Biohazard appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Love trinagle murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong attempts to get key police interview tossed from trial https://thesarpycounty.com/love-trinagle-murder-suspect-kaitlin-armstrong-attempts-to-get-key-police-interview-tossed-from-trial/ Lawyers for a Texas woman accused of murdering a love rival and fleeing the country are arguing to have a key police interrogation thrown out of her trial, while an expert slammed a police affidavit for her arrest as a “borderline character assassination.”  Austin Police charged Kaitlin Armstrong with the murder of professional cyclist Anna … The post Love trinagle murder suspect Kaitlin Armstrong attempts to get key police interview tossed from trial appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two area ice skaters ready to represent Omaha on a national stage https://thesarpycounty.com/two-area-ice-skaters-ready-to-represent-omaha-on-a-national-stage/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Two figure skating teens from Omaha are gearing up for the national stage and they are the first pair from the area to do so in decades. Thirteen-year-old Camille Kane and 16-year-old Thomas McClure have found their own ways to figure skating. Camille got exposed to ice skating through her mother … The post Two area ice skaters ready to represent Omaha on a national stage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

City Council approves preliminary plan for new Costco location in west Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/city-council-approves-preliminary-plan-for-new-costco-location-in-west-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – At its meeting Tuesday afternoon, the City Council unanimously approved the preliminary plans for a piece of property in west Omaha to become a new Costco location. Neighbors near the proposed third store location, at 180th Street and West Maple Road, voiced concerns during public comment at a previous planning board … The post City Council approves preliminary plan for new Costco location in west Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.