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Weeping NYC grandpa describes being shoved onto subway tracks, begs Eric Adams to curb crime https://thesarpycounty.com/weeping-nyc-grandpa-describes-being-shoved-onto-subway-tracks-begs-eric-adams-to-curb-crime/ The 62-year-old grandpa who was slugged and shoved onto Bronx subway tracks as part of a possible “knockout game” wept Tuesday while describing his ordeal to The Post — and begged Mayor Eric Adams to do more to combat transit crime. “Everybody’s talking the talk, but nobody’s walking the walk, and it’s getting more and … The post Weeping NYC grandpa describes being shoved onto subway tracks, begs Eric Adams to curb crime appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

28 Best & Fun Things To Do In Dayton (Ohio) https://thesarpycounty.com/28-best-fun-things-to-do-in-dayton-ohio/ Dayton is a family-friendly, bustling city known for its influence on aviation history. It is the county seat of Montgomery and is a busy metropolis. The city is part of a low floodplain of the Great Miami River and grew in fame with technological advancements. Now, it is the heart of a sprawling urban complex, … The post 28 Best & Fun Things To Do In Dayton (Ohio) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

14 Fantastic Things to Do in Mystic, CT https://thesarpycounty.com/14-fantastic-things-to-do-in-mystic-ct/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. This guide to the best things to do in Mystic, CT is a guest post by Kelley of Sailing Chance. Mystic is a charming waterfront town nestled on the Mystic River in Connecticut that is rich in nautical history. Only 3 hours … The post 14 Fantastic Things to Do in Mystic, CT appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Haitian journalist survives assassination attempt that leaves car riddled with bullets  https://thesarpycounty.com/haitian-journalist-survives-assassination-attempt-that-leaves-car-riddled-with-bullets/ A well-known Haitian journalist barely escaped an assassination attempt that left his car full riddled with bullets on Tuesday in Port-au-Prince, the director at the radio station where he works said.  The host of the popular morning show on the radio station Magik9, Roberson Alphonse, was on his way to work when assailants opened fire at his … The post Haitian journalist survives assassination attempt that leaves car riddled with bullets  appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

You’ve likely heard of Adopt-A-Highway; a new program aims to keep Douglas County roads clean too https://thesarpycounty.com/youve-likely-heard-of-adopt-a-highway-a-new-program-aims-to-keep-douglas-county-roads-clean-too/ WATERLOO, Neb. (KMTV) — Walking along Douglas County roads, whether that be in residential neighborhoods or anywhere in the community, folks are probably seeing quite a bit of trash. One Douglas County resident made it her goal to clean up the roads and Adopt-A-Road was created. “It’s kind of crazy,” Julie Dunbar, a Douglas County … The post You’ve likely heard of Adopt-A-Highway; a new program aims to keep Douglas County roads clean too appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lancaster County wildfires contained, public told to avoid area https://thesarpycounty.com/lancaster-county-wildfires-contained-public-told-to-avoid-area/ LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) – Two wildfires that spread in southern Lancaster County Sunday evening are contained, and emergency crews are assessing the damage. Lancaster County Emergency Management said the wildfires in Lancaster County were contained around 9 p.m. to an area bordered by SW 86th to SW 100th, Panama Rd to Apple Rd. That … The post Lancaster County wildfires contained, public told to avoid area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Breckenridge (Colorado) https://thesarpycounty.com/27-best-fun-things-to-do-in-breckenridge-colorado/ Breckenridge is a tranquil and beautiful municipality that is famous as a tourist destination. It’s especially busy in the winter when visitors from across the country flock to the mountains. Here, various snow sports are undertaken, from skiing to snowshoeing. In the summer, verdant wilderness offers opportunities for hiking, relaxation, and water sports. But no … The post 27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Breckenridge (Colorado) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Morning house fire knocked down quickly by Omaha firefighters https://thesarpycounty.com/morning-house-fire-knocked-down-quickly-by-omaha-firefighters/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A Monday morning fire was extinguished quickly by firefighters, but still caused thousands of dollars in damages. The Omaha Fire Department says crews were sent to a house fire near 24th and Arbor Street at 8:31 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived they saw smoke and flames coming from the home. The … The post Morning house fire knocked down quickly by Omaha firefighters appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

School Shooter Doesn’t Bother Putting Up Legal Defense, Pleads Guilty to All 24 Counts https://thesarpycounty.com/school-shooter-doesnt-bother-putting-up-legal-defense-pleads-guilty-to-all-24-counts/ The Michigan teenager accused of killing four classmates and wounding several others pleaded guilty on Monday to all of the charges against him. Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the Nov. 30 attack at Oxford High School, faced 24 charges including terrorism and murder, according to ABC. David Williams, chief assistant prosecutor … The post School Shooter Doesn’t Bother Putting Up Legal Defense, Pleads Guilty to All 24 Counts appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Florida man says he beat cyclist to death due to ‘the ills of society’ https://thesarpycounty.com/florida-man-says-he-beat-cyclist-to-death-due-to-the-ills-of-society/ A Florida man has confessed to killing a bicyclist — blaming “the ills of society” for bashing him with a tire iron more than 10 times in the random attack. Jermaine Adrian Bennett was charged with first-degree murder in the brutal death of 49-year-old Jeffrey Chapman in Clearwater on Friday morning, Fox 13 News reported. … The post Florida man says he beat cyclist to death due to ‘the ills of society’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha woman suffers second, third degree burns after vape explosion https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-woman-suffers-second-third-degree-burns-after-vape-explosion-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An Omaha woman is warning others about the dangers of using vape products after suffering severe burns when one exploded. Jeanette Laughary was driving home from work in late August. As she was turning onto Blondo St., just a few miles from her home, she heard a strange noise in her … The post Omaha woman suffers second, third degree burns after vape explosion appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha house fire displaces 3, cause under investigation https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-house-fire-displaces-3-cause-under-investigation/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An overnight fire resulted in roughly $100,000 in damages and left three people displaced. According to the Omaha Fire Department, crews were sent to a one-story house near 79th and Vernon Avenues at 1:25 a.m. Monday for a fire alarm response. When crews arrived they saw smoke and fire coming from … The post Omaha house fire displaces 3, cause under investigation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LIVE: 3 dead, including suspect after shooting at St. Louis high school, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/live-3-dead-including-suspect-after-shooting-at-st-louis-high-school-police-say/ ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) – Three people, including the suspect, died in a shooting that happened at a high school Monday morning. The shooting happened at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. There is a large police presence at the scene. The FBI is assisting with the investigation.. Sr. Louis Metropolitan Police said … The post LIVE: 3 dead, including suspect after shooting at St. Louis high school, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man charged with punching straphanger onto tracks in possible ‘knockout-game’ https://thesarpycounty.com/man-charged-with-punching-straphanger-onto-tracks-in-possible-knockout-game/ The man accused of randomly punching a 62-year-old Bronx straphanger onto subway tracks in a possible “knockout game” has been charged, cops said Monday.  Deshaun Smith, 21, approached his victim on the platform of the 149th Street-Grand Concourse station around 9:45 p.m. Sunday and suddenly socked him, according to police and law enforcement sources.  The … The post Man charged with punching straphanger onto tracks in possible ‘knockout-game’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Retailers not letting inflation and supply chain issues ruin their Halloween https://thesarpycounty.com/retailers-not-letting-inflation-and-supply-chain-issues-ruin-their-halloween/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV)  — It’s that time of year for costumes and masks! “Halloween is definitely a big thing for us,” Jeremy Lubash, Mangelsen’s employee said. “Usually, it’s the last couple weeks of October where we’re getting slammed.” Lubash is the store’s Halloween expert and said this year’s trending costume is the old favorite Michael Myers. … The post Retailers not letting inflation and supply chain issues ruin their Halloween appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Girl, 15, stabbed in NYC fight with another teen https://thesarpycounty.com/girl-15-stabbed-in-nyc-fight-with-another-teen/ A 15-year-old girl was stabbed during a fight with another teen in East Harlem early Monday, cops said.  The teens – who appeared to know each other – clashed at the corner of Lexington Avenue and East 105th Street around 8 a.m., police said.  During the fracas, one of the girls stabbed the other in … The post Girl, 15, stabbed in NYC fight with another teen appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman Arrested for What She Allegedly Did at Walmart Self-Checkout https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-arrested-for-what-she-allegedly-did-at-walmart-self-checkout/ If you’re going to steal from a self-checkout lane, don’t try it at Walmart. Actually, you probably shouldn’t try it at all. But if you’re just dead-set on becoming a felon, my advice is: Do it somewhere else. Police said 34-year-old TeddyJo Marie Fliam was spotted in July by a Walmart loss prevention worker skipping … The post Woman Arrested for What She Allegedly Did at Walmart Self-Checkout appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Council Bluffs police investigating after one person dies in early Sunday crash https://thesarpycounty.com/council-bluffs-police-investigating-after-one-person-dies-in-early-sunday-crash/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. (KMTV) — Council Bluffs police are investigating after one person died in a crash early Sunday. Authorities were dispatched to the 50-mile marker of I-29 NB for a vehicle fire. According to a press release, a caller advised “a vehicle is on fire on the side of the interstate and I am not sure … The post Council Bluffs police investigating after one person dies in early Sunday crash appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Council Bluffs Police seek witnesses to deadly crash https://thesarpycounty.com/council-bluffs-police-seek-witnesses-to-deadly-crash/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (WOWT) – Council Bluffs Police are looking for anyone who witnessed a deadly crash over the weekend along Interstate 29. The crash was reported at 4:10 a.m. Sunday in the northbound lanes approaching the 24th Street exit. A caller advised that a vehicle was on the side of the interstate on fire. … The post Council Bluffs Police seek witnesses to deadly crash appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Anti-Cop Politician Demands Police Do More to Help Her with Disgusting Feces Problem https://thesarpycounty.com/anti-cop-politician-demands-police-do-more-to-help-her-with-disgusting-feces-problem/ Seattle Police Department staff numbers dropped to a 30-year low this summer, in part because of a defunding effort led by City Council member Kshama Sawant, a self-described socialist. Crime, meanwhile, reached its highest levels in almost a decade and a half in the Pacific Northwest metropolis, according to The Center Square. Now, as Seattle … The post Anti-Cop Politician Demands Police Do More to Help Her with Disgusting Feces Problem appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha woman suffers second, third degree burns after vape explosion https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-woman-suffers-second-third-degree-burns-after-vape-explosion/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A former vaper is warning others about the dangers of using vape products after suffering severe burns after an explosion. Jeanette Laughary says was driving home from work in late August. As she was turning onto Blondo St., just a few miles from her home, she heard a strange noise in … The post Omaha woman suffers second, third degree burns after vape explosion appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

14-year-old girl stabbed on NYC subway by other teenage girls https://thesarpycounty.com/14-year-old-girl-stabbed-on-nyc-subway-by-other-teenage-girls/ A 14-year-old girl was stabbed on a train in Manhattan on Sunday after she got into a fight with two other girls, police said.  The incident took place on a southbound no.1 train near the 191st station in Washington Heights at around 4 p.m., an NYPD spokesman said. The victim was stabbed in the chest. A 13-year-old boy who … The post 14-year-old girl stabbed on NYC subway by other teenage girls appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fat Sheep Farm: The Perfect Vermont Farm Stay https://thesarpycounty.com/fat-sheep-farm-the-perfect-vermont-farm-stay/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. With its rolling hills, green pastures, and vast acres of farmland, Vermont is the perfect place for a beautiful, productive farm. If you want to experience farm life for yourself, you should consider a Vermont farm stay! While there are several different … The post Fat Sheep Farm: The Perfect Vermont Farm Stay appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler proposes ban on homeless camps: ‘Vortex of misery’ https://thesarpycounty.com/portland-mayor-ted-wheeler-proposes-ban-on-homeless-camps-vortex-of-misery/ Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has announced plans to ban unsanctioned homeless encampments in the crime-riddled city – calling the crisis “a vortex of misery for all involved.” “The magnitude and the depth of the homeless crisis in our city is nothing short of a humanitarian catastrophe,” Wheeler said Friday. “We need to move our scattered, … The post Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler proposes ban on homeless camps: ‘Vortex of misery’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Fire Department investigating cause of fire that displaced three early Monday https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-fire-department-investigating-cause-of-fire-that-displaced-three-early-monday/ OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Omaha Fire Department says strong winds did not help their efforts in battling a house fire early Monday morning. A fire sparked around 1:30 a.m. near 79th and Vernon Avenue. Fiirefighters had to continue to douse the fire because a gas meter had been engulfed in flames and winds continued to gust … The post Omaha Fire Department investigating cause of fire that displaced three early Monday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

16 Best & Fun Things To Do In Lake George (New York) https://thesarpycounty.com/16-best-fun-things-to-do-in-lake-george-new-york/ Lake George, nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes, is a quaint town situated in the beautiful Adirondack Forest of Upstate New York. A short drive from Manhattan, Lake George is a getaway from the hubbub of city life. Notably, this NY town is surrounded by natural beauty at every turn: gorgeous forestry, a picturesque lake, … The post 16 Best & Fun Things To Do In Lake George (New York) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Much cooler with less wind on Monday https://thesarpycounty.com/much-cooler-with-less-wind-on-monday/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A cold front has moved through Nebraska and that means much cooler temperatures across the state on Monday. It will be a bit breezy at times but not as windy as it was on Sunday. An area of low pressure in the southern plains will move northeast and bring the chance … The post Much cooler with less wind on Monday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Large number of contested races spice 2022 elections for Nebraska Legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/large-number-of-contested-races-spice-2022-elections-for-nebraska-legislature/ LINCOLN — Nebraska is seeing a larger-than-normal number of  hotly contested campaigns for the State Legislature this fall, with multiple candidates raising more than $100,000 in donations. The races could have major consequences for issues like abortion and concealed carry of firearms that have been blocked in the past by filibusters by at few as … The post Large number of contested races spice 2022 elections for Nebraska Legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Irrigators upset over proposed merger of central Nebraska irrigation/power districts https://thesarpycounty.com/irrigators-upset-over-proposed-merger-of-central-nebraska-irrigation-power-districts/ LINCOLN — Water users in the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District plan a show of force Monday to oppose a proposed merger between Central and the Dawson Public Power District. The governing boards of the two districts have scheduled a joint board meeting for 3 p.m. Monday at Elwood to vote on a … The post Irrigators upset over proposed merger of central Nebraska irrigation/power districts appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

States are vying for money to start ‘hydrogen hubs.’ What are they? https://thesarpycounty.com/states-are-vying-for-money-to-start-hydrogen-hubs-what-are-they/ Across the country, states are inking agreements with neighbors or striking out on their own to pursue billions in federal funding to set up “hydrogen hubs,” clustered centers for production, storage and use of the gas that many see as a crucial piece of the puzzle for decarbonizing the U.S. economy. How broad a role … The post States are vying for money to start ‘hydrogen hubs.’ What are they? appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.