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Woman loses nearly $500 in phone scam; caller threatens to turn off electricity https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-loses-nearly-500-in-phone-scam-caller-threatens-to-turn-off-electricity/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Lincoln Police Department is warning of a phone scam where the caller pretends to work for a utility company. LPD said on Friday, officers were dispatched to a report of a fraud. Officers made contact with a 21-year-old woman who reported getting a phone call from an unknown caller. According … The post Woman loses nearly $500 in phone scam; caller threatens to turn off electricity appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Shortage of STEM professionals in Nebraska: How Parents can help spark interest in Omaha youth https://thesarpycounty.com/shortage-of-stem-professionals-in-nebraska-how-parents-can-help-spark-interest-in-omaha-youth/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – There’s a shortage of STEM professionals in Nebraska and plenty of jobs to chose from in the field, especially in Omaha. That’s why a group of STEM leaders met up this afternoon. It’s part of Omaha STEM Ecosystem, a citywide partnership to maximize science, technology, engineering and math learning initiatives in … The post Shortage of STEM professionals in Nebraska: How Parents can help spark interest in Omaha youth appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fire that spread into Lancaster County was accidental, State Fire Marshal says https://thesarpycounty.com/fire-that-spread-into-lancaster-county-was-accidental-state-fire-marshal-says/ LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) – A wildfire that burned in Lancaster County on Sunday was ruled accidental, according to the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Agency. Chief Investigator Adam Matzner said the fire that started at SW 86th/W Apple Road in Gage County and then spread into Lancaster County was sparked by someone “shredding on a … The post Fire that spread into Lancaster County was accidental, State Fire Marshal says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

DOJ Reveals Charges for Over a Dozen Alleged Enemy Spies https://thesarpycounty.com/doj-reveals-charges-for-over-a-dozen-alleged-enemy-spies/ Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday that the Department of Justice is charging 13 individuals for their alleged participation in schemes connected to Chinese intelligence in the United States. Garland announced the charges in a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, with the DOJ describing the matter in a Monday news release as … The post DOJ Reveals Charges for Over a Dozen Alleged Enemy Spies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Video captures unruly customer’s meltdown at Georgia McDonald’s drive-thru https://thesarpycounty.com/video-captures-unruly-customers-meltdown-at-georgia-mcdonalds-drive-thru/ An irate customer who took issue with his order at a Georgia McDonald’s had a Big Mac-sized meltdown — chucking anything in sight at workers thru the restaurant’s drive-thru window. The unidentified man, dressed in a Portland Trail Blazers basketball jersey and white bucket hat, can be seen on video reaching into the fast food … The post Video captures unruly customer’s meltdown at Georgia McDonald’s drive-thru appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha City Council approves plan for new Costco in west Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-city-council-approves-plan-for-new-costco-in-west-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Costco plans to put another store in the Omaha metro area — this time out west. The city council approved the preliminary layout of the facility planned for 180th and West Maple. The plan got some pushback with one resident in that area telling the council he fears traffic will bleed … The post Omaha City Council approves plan for new Costco in west Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Council Bluffs man fights to rebuild home after fire https://thesarpycounty.com/council-bluffs-man-fights-to-rebuild-home-after-fire/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) – A senior citizen is ready to rebuild after a fire destroyed the home where he lived for decades but his path forward is being blocked by a railroad. A raging fire that destroyed his home left Jim Steinbach, 76, with a big hole on his property and in his heart. … The post Council Bluffs man fights to rebuild home after fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Investigators use GPS app on man’s cell phone to track down his stolen car https://thesarpycounty.com/investigators-use-gps-app-on-mans-cell-phone-to-track-down-his-stolen-car/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Investigators with the Lincoln Police Department said they tracked down a stolen car through a GPS app on the victim’s cell phone. On Monday around 2:28 a.m., LPD responded to Hurts Donut Co., off 10th and P Streets, on a report of a stolen car. Police said that a 41-year-old man … The post Investigators use GPS app on man’s cell phone to track down his stolen car appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teen pleads guilty to terrorism and murder in deadly Michigan high school shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/teen-pleads-guilty-to-terrorism-and-murder-in-deadly-michigan-high-school-shooting/ A teen accused of killing four students and injuring seven others after he opened fire at a Michigan high school last year pleaded guilty to all charges against him on Monday.  Ethan Crumbly, 16, pleaded guilty to one count of terrorism causing death, four counts of first-degree murder, and 19 other charges related to the mass shooting at … The post Teen pleads guilty to terrorism and murder in deadly Michigan high school shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Election 2022: Two weeks from Nebraska elections, safeguards in place https://thesarpycounty.com/election-2022-two-weeks-from-nebraska-elections-safeguards-in-place/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska voters will elect a new governor in two weeks and Douglas County election commissioner Brian Kruse is out in the county stumping for votes. No votes for any particular candidate, since the job is non-partisan. He simply wants as many people as possible in Douglas County to have the chance … The post Election 2022: Two weeks from Nebraska elections, safeguards in place appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Powerball jackpot rises to $700M, 8th largest lottery prize https://thesarpycounty.com/powerball-jackpot-rises-to-700m-8th-largest-lottery-prize/ DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The eighth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot will be up for grabs when numbers are drawn for an estimated $700 million Powerball grand prize. No one has matched all six numbers and won Powerball’s top prize since Aug. 3, allowing Wednesday night’s jackpot to slowly grow for nearly three months. Of course, … The post Powerball jackpot rises to $700M, 8th largest lottery prize appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

300 Animals Found in ‘Brutal’ Conditions Rescued from Condemned, Roach-Infested House https://thesarpycounty.com/300-animals-found-in-brutal-conditions-rescued-from-condemned-roach-infested-house/ Anyone who’s ever taken in needy animals or who has been actively involved in animal rescue knows just what a slippery slope rescue can be, and how a generous heart and the best of intentions can still end up perpetuating some pretty horrible conditions when not tempered with restraint. Karin Keyes, also known as “Snow … The post 300 Animals Found in ‘Brutal’ Conditions Rescued from Condemned, Roach-Infested House appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Don’t know why that’s so important’: Hochul baffled when Zeldin talks jailing criminals during NY gov debate https://thesarpycounty.com/dont-know-why-thats-so-important-hochul-baffled-when-zeldin-talks-jailing-criminals-during-ny-gov-debate/ Gov. Kathy Hochul stunningly said she didn’t know why it’s “so important” to lock up criminals when confronted by Republican challenger Lee Zeldin over the state’s controversial bail reform law during their first and only debate Tuesday night. Zeldin, who’s pledged to declare a crime emergency and suspend cashless bail if elected, brought up the … The post ‘Don’t know why that’s so important’: Hochul baffled when Zeldin talks jailing criminals during NY gov debate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘We’d hear stories about bodies in a well’: Could a serial killer have lived in southwest Iowa? https://thesarpycounty.com/wed-hear-stories-about-bodies-in-a-well-could-a-serial-killer-have-lived-in-southwest-iowa/ SIDNEY, Iowa. (KMTV) — Could a serial killer have been murdering women in southwest Iowa? A woman from Fremont County claims her father, Donald Studey, murdered dozens of young women and buried them in a well. For a year, authorities have been investigating claims that human remains are buried outside Thurman on Green Hollow Road. … The post ‘We’d hear stories about bodies in a well’: Could a serial killer have lived in southwest Iowa? 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/ OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska Republicans are facing a challenge to get enough votes in the Legislature to enact an abortion ban, even though they are expected to easily retain control. The Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion has injected a degree of uncertainty into elections, even in some of the nation’s … The post Nebraska struggling to OK ban despite anti-abortion history appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

School gunman in Missouri had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo https://thesarpycounty.com/school-gunman-in-missouri-had-ar-15-style-weapon-600-rounds-of-ammo/ ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 19-year-old who killed a teacher and a 15-year-old girl at a St. Louis high school was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600 rounds of ammunition, a police official said Tuesday. Orlando Harris also left behind a handwritten note offering his explanation for the … The post School gunman in Missouri had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nearly 5 million domestic birds affected by deadly avian flu in Nebraska this year https://thesarpycounty.com/nearly-5-million-domestic-birds-affected-by-deadly-avian-flu-in-nebraska-this-year/ OMAHA — Twelve cases of a highly contagious and deadly avian flu have now been confirmed in Nebraska this year.  The disease has affected nearly 5 million chickens, gamebirds and other poultry in the state, in both commercial and backyard flocks. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, working with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service … The post Nearly 5 million domestic birds affected by deadly avian flu in Nebraska this year appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha yard waste pickup delays possible as priority shifts https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-yard-waste-pickup-delays-possible-as-priority-shifts/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Yard waste collection in Omaha may be delayed in the coming days. According to Wasteline Omaha, FCC Environmental Services is putting a priority on taking carted garbage and recyclables. Paper yard waste bags should still be put out for collection on the normal schedule, but there could be delays in pickup. … The post Omaha yard waste pickup delays possible as priority shifts 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/ 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.

Q-and-A in Nebraska governor’s race: Pillen, Blood discuss affordable housing, mental health care https://thesarpycounty.com/q-and-a-in-nebraska-governors-race-pillen-blood-discuss-affordable-housing-mental-health-care/ OMAHA — Affordable housing and mental health care are the key topics in the last of three installments from interviews the Nebraska Examiner held with the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor. The candidates — University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen, the Republican, and State Sen. Carol Blood, the Democrat — also discussed how their … The post Q-and-A in Nebraska governor’s race: Pillen, Blood discuss affordable housing, mental health care appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cane-Wielding Great-Grandmother Chases Off Thug, Saves Neighbor from Violent Purse-Snatching https://thesarpycounty.com/cane-wielding-great-grandmother-chases-off-thug-saves-neighbor-from-violent-purse-snatching/ A feisty great-grandmother in Oakland, California, came out swinging when she saw a neighbor being attacked in broad daylight by a purse snatcher on Oct. 12. The 76-year-old, identified only as “Miss Faye,” told San Francisco TV station KGO-TV that she saw a young man stop his car and try to grab the purse of … The post Cane-Wielding Great-Grandmother Chases Off Thug, Saves Neighbor from Violent Purse-Snatching appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Passionate Zeldin beats robot Hochul in NY governor debate https://thesarpycounty.com/passionate-zeldin-beats-robot-hochul-in-ny-governor-debate/ “I don’t know why that’s so important to you.” With that quote, Kathy Hochul showed exactly why she doesn’t deserve to be elected to a full term as governor. Republican Lee Zeldin had asked why Hochul hadn’t talked about locking up people who commit crimes, referencing the disastrous bail “reforms” that put repeat offenders back … The post Passionate Zeldin beats robot Hochul in NY governor debate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Eppley Airfield announces new express ramp to parking garage https://thesarpycounty.com/eppley-airfield-announces-new-express-ramp-to-parking-garage/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Omaha Airport Authority (OAA) announced the addition of an express ramp leading drivers to exclusive parking on the third level of the airport. Read the news release from OAA: “As part of the Airport Access and Parking Modernization Program at Eppley Airfield, Premier Parking relocated from Level 1 to Level … The post Eppley Airfield announces new express ramp to parking garage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Are people with autism the answer to some employers facing labor shortages? https://thesarpycounty.com/are-people-with-autism-the-answer-to-some-employers-facing-labor-shortages/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Orlando Gonzalez monitors manufacturing facilities for Security Equipment, Inc. in Omaha. He goes through still images and ensures that everything is safe and up to code. “I basically be on a computer all day. And do a very simple but important job for customers,” said Gonzalez. For some, it can be … The post Are people with autism the answer to some employers facing labor shortages? 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/ 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.

Rounds belongs to private investment club that owns 10 Midwestern hotels, disclosure shows https://thesarpycounty.com/rounds-belongs-to-private-investment-club-that-owns-10-midwestern-hotels-disclosure-shows/ U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds tops the list for minimum net worth among members of the South Dakota congressional delegation, with a portion of his assets held in a private investment club that owns hotel properties throughout the Midwest, a review of lawmakers’ current financial disclosure statements shows.  Part of Rounds’ wealth is invested in funds … The post Rounds belongs to private investment club that owns 10 Midwestern hotels, disclosure shows appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska National Guard to build new readiness center in Bellevue https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-national-guard-to-build-new-readiness-center-in-bellevue/ BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) – At any given moment Nebraska has 3,500 men and women ready to problem solve. Tuesday had big news when it comes to training for the National Guard. The trend has been to move National Guard readiness centers out of communities. The military here argued that this one should be in Bellevue … The post Nebraska National Guard to build new readiness center in Bellevue appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wednesday Forecast: Another seasonable day ahead https://thesarpycounty.com/wednesday-forecast-another-seasonable-day-ahead/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Last week Lincoln broke both record low and high temperatures on different days, but Wednesday looks to be an average late October day. After a somewhat cool start, temperatures will quickly warm to around average for this time of year. Expect low 60s in eastern Nebraska with mid to upper 50s … The post Wednesday Forecast: Another seasonable day ahead appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State Environmental Trust gets earful about high number of disqualified grants https://thesarpycounty.com/state-environmental-trust-gets-earful-about-high-number-of-disqualified-grants/ LINCOLN — A state board that hands out grants for environmental projects asked for comments on Tuesday and got an earful of criticism. A trio of testifiers at a “listening session” lambasted the Nebraska Environmental Trust for disqualifying a larger-than-normal number of grant applicants and, in general, for straying from its mission to “conserve, enhance … The post State Environmental Trust gets earful about high number of disqualified grants appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Prosecutor Announces Sick Twist in Case of Young Girl Reported Missing 2 Years After She Was Last Seen https://thesarpycounty.com/prosecutor-announces-sick-twist-in-case-of-young-girl-reported-missing-2-years-after-she-was-last-seen/ The father of a missing girl has been arrested and charged with her death, according to law enforcement officials. At a news conference Monday, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced that Adam Montgomery, father of Harmony Montgomery, has been charged with second-degree murder, falsifying evidence, abuse of a corpse and tampering with witnesses, according … The post Prosecutor Announces Sick Twist in Case of Young Girl Reported Missing 2 Years After She Was Last Seen appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.