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Most important story of our times continues https://thesarpycounty.com/most-important-story-of-our-times-continues/ Keeping up with the news requires diligence these days. Headlines continually crackle with reports of major missteps, critical announcements and shouts and murmurs about both. Note: That’s news in the mainstream sense, not a million takes on social media or the latest from unclebob.com from the pajama-ed Uncle Bob in his basement. Among the crowded … The post Most important story of our times continues appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

VIDEO: 5 shot, 3 killed in shooting at Chicago drag racing event that took over an intersection https://thesarpycounty.com/video-5-shot-3-killed-in-shooting-at-chicago-drag-racing-event-that-took-over-an-intersection/ Five people were shot, three of them fatally, on Sunday during a caravan event that involved around 100 cars in the Southwest Side of Chicago, police said.  The shooting happened in the 4300 block of South Kedzie Avenue in Brighton Park neighborhood at around 4 a.m., according to police.  Police said they responded to calls reporting over 100 … The post VIDEO: 5 shot, 3 killed in shooting at Chicago drag racing event that took over an intersection appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

62-year-old falls onto subway tracks in NYC during random attack https://thesarpycounty.com/62-year-old-falls-onto-subway-tracks-in-nyc-during-random-attack/ A 62-year-old was punched in the face during an unprovoked attack at a Bronx subway station on Sunday night and tumbled onto the tracks, cops said. The victim was standing on the platform of the 149th Street – Grand Concourse station around 9:45 p.m. when a 21-year-man came up to him and randomly slugged him, … The post 62-year-old falls onto subway tracks in NYC during random attack appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

14 Romantic Christmas Destinations in the USA https://thesarpycounty.com/14-romantic-christmas-destinations-in-the-usa/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. Where can you find Christmas romance in the USA? Just about everywhere! From Hawaii to Maine, Alaska to Florida, and everywhere in between, there are countless romantic Christmas destinations in the USA. These places are perfect for a cozy, classic Christmas, and … The post 14 Romantic Christmas Destinations in the USA appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Clearwater (Florida) https://thesarpycounty.com/27-best-fun-things-to-do-in-clearwater-florida/ Clearwater is a gorgeous destination situated on the Gulf of Mexico on the West Coast. It is known for its miles upon miles of white sand, relaxing verdant parks, marine wildlife, and tourist leisure. No matter the time of year, it boasts lovely dining, warm weather, and sun and surf. Located in Pinellas County, Clearwater … The post 27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Clearwater (Florida) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lancaster County wildfires confined, public told to avoid area https://thesarpycounty.com/lancaster-county-wildfires-confined-public-told-to-avoid-area/ (KOLN) – Lancaster County Emergency Management says as of 9:00 p.m. Sunday, the wildfires in Lancaster County are confined to an area bordered by SW 86th to SW 100th, Panama Rd to Apple Rd. That confinement zone is mostly in Lancaster County, but also stretches into Gage County. Firefighters from 18 agencies are involved in … The post Lancaster County wildfires confined, public told to avoid area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Saline County wildfire contained, no injuries https://thesarpycounty.com/saline-county-wildfire-contained-no-injuries/ SALINE COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) – A wildfire in Saline County kept crews busy Sunday afternoon and evening. According to Saline & Jefferson Counties Emergency Manager John McKee, as of about 9 p.m., the fire is contained, but crews are working on hotspots. It started around 2:30 p.m. in Swanton and proceeded north. According to early … The post Saline County wildfire contained, no injuries appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norris School District will start 2 hours late Monday https://thesarpycounty.com/norris-school-district-will-start-2-hours-late-monday/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Norris School District will start school 2 hours late Monday due to fires in the area Sunday. The School District said Buses will run routes as able, but will not be able to pick up at alternate locations. There will be no morning preschool or activities. The District says if … The post Norris School District will start 2 hours late Monday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sunday evening field fire in Montgomery and Mills Counties contained https://thesarpycounty.com/sunday-evening-field-fire-in-montgomery-and-mills-counties-contained/ Storyblocks A fire truck is parked in the bay with all of the fire fighting equipment and gear ready to go. Posted at 7:51 PM, Oct 23, 2022 and last updated 2022-10-23 21:02:35-04 Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the … The post Sunday evening field fire in Montgomery and Mills Counties contained appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Southern Lancaster County wildfire under control https://thesarpycounty.com/southern-lancaster-county-wildfire-under-control/ CORTLAND, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced that the wildfires in southern Lancaster County are currently under control and not spreading as of 8 p.m. on Sunday. First responders are still working on hot spots and making sure buildings are put out. LSO asks that the public still avoid the area and not … The post Southern Lancaster County wildfire under control appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two firefighters injured after south Lancaster County wildfires https://thesarpycounty.com/two-firefighters-injured-after-south-lancaster-county-wildfires-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Early this afternoon, grass fires were reported in the south part of Lancaster County. One was reported South and west of Firth, which moved rapidly to the north. As of 6 p.m. that fire has been contained. No reported structures were destroyed. The second fire was reported in the area of Southwest … The post Two firefighters injured after south Lancaster County wildfires appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska firefighters focus on fire near Lancaster/Gage County line https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-firefighters-focus-on-fire-near-lancaster-gage-county-line/ CORTLAND, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management reported on Sunday that there are multiple large grass fires just south of the county that are creating smoky conditions in the southern portion of the county. An Evacuation Center has been set up at Lincoln Southwest High School at 7001. S 14th St. American Red Cross … The post Nebraska firefighters focus on fire near Lancaster/Gage County line appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Stolen car buried for decades found in yard of multimillion-dollar Silicon Valley home  https://thesarpycounty.com/stolen-car-buried-for-decades-found-in-yard-of-multimillion-dollar-silicon-valley-home/ Landscapers working on the yard of a $15 million mansion in California discovered a stolen car filled with bags of concrete that had been buried decades ago, according to a statement by the Artherton police.  Landscapers found the Mercedes-Benz that was reported stolen in 1992 on Thursday while they were working on the Atherton home, leading police to open … The post Stolen car buried for decades found in yard of multimillion-dollar Silicon Valley home  appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

This subway-cop surge is about getting Hochul re-elected, not a lasting fix https://thesarpycounty.com/this-subway-cop-surge-is-about-getting-hochul-re-elected-not-a-lasting-fix/ After four subway murders in 17 days, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul will surge the number of cops in the transit system, directing 1,200 more officers daily to spend more time on platforms and trains. It’s a massive display of presence, and it’s useful now as it may save someone’s life. But make … The post This subway-cop surge is about getting Hochul re-elected, not a lasting fix appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two firefighters injured after south Lancaster County wildfires https://thesarpycounty.com/two-firefighters-injured-after-south-lancaster-county-wildfires/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -Early this afternoon, grass fires were reported in the south part of Lancaster County. One was reported South and west of Firth, which moved rapidly to the north. As of 6 p.m. that fire has been contained. No reported structures were destroyed. The second fire was reported in the area of Southwest … The post Two firefighters injured after south Lancaster County wildfires appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hochul’s sudden focus on crime is just a panicked, meaningless gesture https://thesarpycounty.com/hochuls-sudden-focus-on-crime-is-just-a-panicked-meaningless-gesture/ When it comes to safer mass transit, we’ll take what we can get (as will Mayor Eric Adams). But it’s impossible to see Gov. Kathy Hochul’s offer of some taxpayer cash to support more subway-cop patrols as anything but a panicked gesture. And panic in the face not of the rising violence underground, but of … The post Hochul’s sudden focus on crime is just a panicked, meaningless gesture appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Mobile (Alabama) https://thesarpycounty.com/27-best-fun-things-to-do-in-mobile-alabama/ With its historic homes, quaint shopfronts and country-style living, there’s a lot of southern charm in the city of Mobile, Alabama. Don’t be too quick to judge a book by its cover, however, because there’s a lot more to the city than what meets the eye. For example, did you know that Mobile is the … The post 27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Mobile (Alabama) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Youth hockey players hit the ice for Omaha tournament https://thesarpycounty.com/youth-hockey-players-hit-the-ice-for-omaha-tournament/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Young athletes hit the ice this weekend for the World Annual Boys Youth Hockey Tournament. Some of the very best teams, ages 11 to 14, competed at Liberty First Credit Union Arena, with some games at Baxter Arena and Moylan Ice Plex. Teams came in from Colorado, New York, Alaska and … The post Youth hockey players hit the ice for Omaha tournament appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Portion of Highway 275 between Beemer and Wisner closed due to fire https://thesarpycounty.com/portion-of-highway-275-between-beemer-and-wisner-closed-due-to-fire/ BEEMER, Neb. (WOWT) – A fire has shut down both directions of a highway in Cuming County. The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Sunday afternoon that U.S. 275 is closed in both directions between Wisner and Beemer because of a fire. Officials say the fire is moving quickly and to avoid the area. ⚠️Traffic Alert … The post Portion of Highway 275 between Beemer and Wisner closed due to fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sunday-Monday Forecast: Weather “threats” Sunday night…quieter by Monday https://thesarpycounty.com/sunday-monday-forecast-weather-threats-sunday-night-quieter-by-monday/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A dynamic storm system racing across 10-11 Country is bringing all kinds of weather threats to the region for Sunday night… High winds…record warm temperatures…high fire danger…and the threat of severe thunderstorms are all part of a major storm impacting our area. As this weather-maker pushes through Nebraska from west-to-east…isolated strong-to-severe … The post Sunday-Monday Forecast: Weather “threats” Sunday night…quieter by Monday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Eric Adams offers few details after NYC ‘criminal justice summit’ with DAs https://thesarpycounty.com/eric-adams-offers-few-details-after-nyc-criminal-justice-summit-with-das/ Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday touted to the media his two-day “mayoral summit on criminal justice’’ that he just held with city district attorneys — but fuggedabout him offering any major details. Aside from downplaying the role that the state’s controversial bail-reform laws may have on rising city crime, Hizzoner and his team threw around terms such … The post Eric Adams offers few details after NYC ‘criminal justice summit’ with DAs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Evacuations in order for SW Lancaster County due to wind-driven fires https://thesarpycounty.com/evacuations-in-order-for-sw-lancaster-county-due-to-wind-driven-fires/ LINCOLN, Neb.  — UPDATE: The Lincoln -Lancaster Emergency Management urges any farmers with pivots or water sources to turn them on from SW 72nd to SW 100th from Princeton to Apple. BUT ONLY IF SAFE. EMERGENCY MESSAGE: Any farmers with pivots or water sources please turn them on from SW 72nd to SW 100th from Princeton … The post Evacuations in order for SW Lancaster County due to wind-driven fires appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Emergency Management asks part of southern Lancaster County to evacuate due to grass fire https://thesarpycounty.com/emergency-management-asks-part-of-southern-lancaster-county-to-evacuate-due-to-grass-fire-2/ CORTLAND, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management reported on Sunday that there are at least two large grass fires just south of the county that are creating smoky conditions in the southern portion of the county. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management asks individuals who live between 54th and 38th Street and Firth to Olive … The post Emergency Management asks part of southern Lancaster County to evacuate due to grass fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Emergency Management asks part of southern Lancaster County to evacuate due to grass fire https://thesarpycounty.com/emergency-management-asks-part-of-southern-lancaster-county-to-evacuate-due-to-grass-fire/ CORTLAND, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management reported on Sunday that there are at least two large grass fires just south of the county that are creating smoky conditions in the southern portion of the county. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management asks individuals who live between 54th and 38th Street and Firth to Olive … The post Emergency Management asks part of southern Lancaster County to evacuate due to grass fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management asks part of southern Lancaster County to evacuate due to grass fire https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-lancaster-county-emergency-management-asks-part-of-southern-lancaster-county-to-evacuate-due-to-grass-fire/ CORTLAND, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management reported on Sunday that there are at least two large grass fires just south of the county that are creating smoky conditions in the southern portion of the county. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management asks individuals who live between 54th and 38th Street and Firth to Olive … The post Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management asks part of southern Lancaster County to evacuate due to grass fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

2 men charged for blinding e-scooter rider with projectile potato https://thesarpycounty.com/2-men-charged-for-blinding-e-scooter-rider-with-projectile-potato/ Two young men accused of firing potatoes at e-scooter riders, which left one person blind in one eye, have faced court. Trent Phillip Green, 19, and Brandon John Nutu Micicoi, 20, are both charged with a string of offenses, including causing grievous bodily harm, over the alleged attack near Mettams Pool in Trigg, in Perth’s … The post 2 men charged for blinding e-scooter rider with projectile potato appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dallas Police Chief Furious After Paroled Gunman Allegedly Kills Maternity Nurses: ‘Abhorrent Failure of Our Criminal Justice System’ https://thesarpycounty.com/dallas-police-chief-furious-after-paroled-gunman-allegedly-kills-maternity-nurses-abhorrent-failure-of-our-criminal-justice-system/ Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia reacted angrily to Saturday’s killing of two nurses at a Dallas hospital by a man out on parole. Nestor Hernandez, 30, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of capital murder after two nurses were shot at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. The gunman “was on parole with a special condition of electronic … The post Dallas Police Chief Furious After Paroled Gunman Allegedly Kills Maternity Nurses: ‘Abhorrent Failure of Our Criminal Justice System’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man, 33, stabbed in both legs in Greenwich Village https://thesarpycounty.com/man-33-stabbed-in-both-legs-in-greenwich-village/ A 33-year-old man was stabbed in both thighs in Greenwich Village early Sunday, cops said. The circumstances surrounding the attack weren’t immediately clear. The victim was stabbed by a group of between three and five males on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. Seth Gottfried Officials reported the victim was stabbed in both of his thighs. Seth … The post Man, 33, stabbed in both legs in Greenwich Village appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Small Missouri town ‘devastated’ by wildfire Saturday https://thesarpycounty.com/small-missouri-town-devastated-by-wildfire-saturday/ WOOLDRIDGE, Mo. (Associated Press) — Roughly half of a small Missouri town burned Saturday after a wildfire spread quickly from a farm field and destroyed or heavily damaged 23 buildings, officials said. No one died and only one person was taken to a hospital for a non-life-threatening injury, but the entire town of Wooldridge had to be … The post Small Missouri town ‘devastated’ by wildfire Saturday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Russia’s defense chief warns of ‘dirty bomb’ provocation https://thesarpycounty.com/russias-defense-chief-warns-of-dirty-bomb-provocation/ KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s defense chief on Sunday alleged that Ukraine was preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device, a stark claim that was strongly rejected by Ukrainian and British officials amid soaring tensions as Moscow struggles to stem Ukrainian advances in the south. Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made the allegations in phone … The post Russia’s defense chief warns of ‘dirty bomb’ provocation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.