Craig Huff

Waukesha Suspect’s Cross-Examination of Cop Who Fired on Car Falls Apart as the Officer Singles Him Out: ‘YOU Were the Threat’ https://thesarpycounty.com/waukesha-suspects-cross-examination-of-cop-who-fired-on-car-falls-apart-as-the-officer-singles-him-out-you-were-the-threat/ A police officer gave a withering response to Waukesha Christmas parade attack suspect Darrell Brooks during Day 10 of Brooks’s trial. Waukesha police officer Bryce Scholten said there was initially confusion as to what had taken place, according to WITI-TV. “I started hearing radio traffic about a reserve officer or community service officer requesting an … The post Waukesha Suspect’s Cross-Examination of Cop Who Fired on Car Falls Apart as the Officer Singles Him Out: ‘YOU Were the Threat’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Power restored after outage affects more than 1,300 in southwest Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/power-restored-after-outage-affects-more-than-1300-in-southwest-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A power outage affected more than 1,300 people Monday morning. According to Omaha Public Power District, crews responded to an outage Monday that affected 1,331 customers in southwest Omaha. OPPD says the circuit that served the area locked out at 8:38 a.m. The outage was between Rockbrook Road and F Street, … The post Power restored after outage affects more than 1,300 in southwest Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bird flu case prompts Omaha zoo to close several exhibits https://thesarpycounty.com/bird-flu-case-prompts-omaha-zoo-to-close-several-exhibits/ OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium has closed several exhibits and taken other precautions after one of its pelicans died from the bird flu. The zoo said one of its pink-backed pelicans that died on Thursday tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza. A second pelican became ill Friday and … The post Bird flu case prompts Omaha zoo to close several exhibits appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll out, Creighton at No. 9 is the highest preseason ranking in school history https://thesarpycounty.com/ap-top-25-mens-basketball-poll-out-creighton-at-no-9-is-the-highest-preseason-ranking-in-school-history/ North Carolina is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. The national runner-up from last season returns four of five starters and received 47 of 62 first-place votes. Gonzaga is No. 2, followed by Houston and Kentucky. Kansas and Baylor, the last two national champions, are tied for fifth. Duke, led … The post AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll out, Creighton at No. 9 is the highest preseason ranking in school history appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska voter registration deadlines quickly approaching https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-voter-registration-deadlines-quickly-approaching/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The General Election is just around the corner and there are a few deadlines to keep in mind. Voter registration deadlines are fast approaching. Nebraska Voter Registration Deadlines If you’re hoping to register for the General Election online, you need to do it by this Friday, Oct. 21. It’s also the … The post Nebraska voter registration deadlines quickly approaching appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cancer survivors gather together at Holmes Lake for annual Making Strides Walk https://thesarpycounty.com/cancer-survivors-gather-together-at-holmes-lake-for-annual-making-strides-walk/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -The American Cancer Society estimates more than 287,850 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2022. On Sunday, people in Lincoln affected by breast cancer, or those who know someone affected by it, gathered for a good cause. Survivors, family and friends gathered together at Holmes Lake for the … The post Cancer survivors gather together at Holmes Lake for annual Making Strides Walk appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

How to Have a Great Time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming At Christmas & Anytime! https://thesarpycounty.com/how-to-have-a-great-time-in-jackson-hole-wyoming-at-christmas-anytime/ Sharing is caring! This post may contain affiliate links.  See my disclosure statement for more information. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Updated 9/19/2020 When I think of traditional Christmas, my mind goes to snowy, small town America.  Maybe it’s because I’m from the Mid-West and we almost always have a white … The post How to Have a Great Time in Jackson Hole, Wyoming At Christmas & Anytime! appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

4 missing Oklahoma cyclists found shot, dismembered had been planning crime: police https://thesarpycounty.com/4-missing-oklahoma-cyclists-found-shot-dismembered-had-been-planning-crime-police/ Police on Monday confirmed that the bodies pulled from an Oklahoma river last week were the four missing bicyclists — and revealed that the men had been shot and dismembered while on their way to commit a crime. Okmulgee Police Chief Joe Prentice said the human remains pulled from the Deep Fork River on Friday … The post 4 missing Oklahoma cyclists found shot, dismembered had been planning crime: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police Make Big Arrest, Say They Caught US Serial Killer While He Was ‘Out Hunting’ for Another Victim https://thesarpycounty.com/police-make-big-arrest-say-they-caught-us-serial-killer-while-he-was-out-hunting-for-another-victim/ A man suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman in a series of shootings in Northern California was arrested before dawn Saturday as he drove through the streets of Stockton, armed with a handgun and possibly searching for another victim, police said. Investigators began watching the suspect after receiving tips and stopped him … The post Police Make Big Arrest, Say They Caught US Serial Killer While He Was ‘Out Hunting’ for Another Victim appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teens steal woman’s car at gunpoint, Lincoln Police says https://thesarpycounty.com/teens-steal-womans-car-at-gunpoint-lincoln-police-says-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Investigators with the Lincoln Police Department believe two teenage boys stole a woman’s car at gunpoint. Saturday afternoon, around 2:53 p.m., LPD said officers were called to an area of 16th and S Streets on a report of a robbery. According to police, responding officers made contact with a 29-year-old woman … The post Teens steal woman’s car at gunpoint, Lincoln Police says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Papillion Fire Department educates and entertains during Fire Prevention Week https://thesarpycounty.com/papillion-fire-department-educates-and-entertains-during-fire-prevention-week/ PAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — The Papillion Fire Department opened its doors to the community on Sunday as part of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s national fire prevention theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape!” Papillion Fire Department taught kids just that Sunday afternoon. Firefighters used a simulator to teach kids and families what to do in … The post Papillion Fire Department educates and entertains during Fire Prevention Week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Game and Parks warns drivers to be wary of deer during the fall https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-game-and-parks-warns-drivers-to-be-wary-of-deer-during-the-fall-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Drivers are asked to take note of some precautions and be wary of deer. Nebraska Game and Parks says deer are more active during this time of fall when crops are harvested and the deer breeding season is underway. Game and Parks recommends the following to help avoid collisions with deer … The post Nebraska Game and Parks warns drivers to be wary of deer during the fall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hazara community demonstration in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/hazara-community-demonstration-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Members of the Hazara community, an ethnic group native to Afghanistan gathered today, in front of the state capital building. The group demonstrated in response to a recent terrorist attack– targeting an all girls high school in Kabul. The area of the attack is dominantly populated by the Hazara ethnicity. It … The post Hazara community demonstration in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

14 Best Amusement Parks In The Midwest https://thesarpycounty.com/14-best-amusement-parks-in-the-midwest/ Are you looking for amusement parks in the Midwest? You are in the right place. I grew up in the Midwest and there is nothing I like more than going to an amusement park. In this article, I will walk you through the best amusement parks in the Midwest so you can make a decision … The post 14 Best Amusement Parks In The Midwest appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man sets NYC restaurant on fire over botched chicken order: cops https://thesarpycounty.com/man-sets-nyc-restaurant-on-fire-over-botched-chicken-order-cops/ Hand over the chicken biryani, or else.  A Queens man set a Bangladeshi restaurant on fire in a wild caught-on-video arson he told cops he committed because the eatery botched his order of the savory rice dish, according to court records.  “I was very drunk. I bought chicken biryani. They didn’t give me chicken biryani. … The post Man sets NYC restaurant on fire over botched chicken order: cops appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Search for Missing Bike Riders Comes to Apparent End as 4 Male Bodies Are Pulled from an Oklahoma River https://thesarpycounty.com/search-for-missing-bike-riders-comes-to-apparent-end-as-4-male-bodies-are-pulled-from-an-oklahoma-river/ Days after a search began for four missing Oklahoma men, four bodies were found in the Deep Fork River near the town of Okmulgee and police suspect foul play is involved. Authorities had been looking for Mark Chastain, 32, Billy Chastain, 30,  Mike Sparks, 32, and Alex Stevens, 29, who were reported missing Monday, according … The post Search for Missing Bike Riders Comes to Apparent End as 4 Male Bodies Are Pulled from an Oklahoma River appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Huskers to face Illinois in televised afternoon game later this month https://thesarpycounty.com/huskers-to-face-illinois-in-televised-afternoon-game-later-this-month/ LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Following a string of evening games, Nebraska’s next football game — a home game set for the end of the month against Illinois — will be on a Saturday afternoon. The Big Ten Conference announced Monday morning that the Huskers will kick off against the Fighting Illini from Champaign-Urbana at 2:30 … The post Huskers to face Illinois in televised afternoon game later this month appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Local U.S. Army Reserve soldiers enjoy family day ahead of November deployment https://thesarpycounty.com/local-u-s-army-reserve-soldiers-enjoy-family-day-ahead-of-november-deployment/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Dozens of metro and midwest families are preparing to say goodbye to loved ones as they leave for a year-long deployment for the U.S. Army Reserve. The 561st Regional Support Group of the U.S. Army Reserve, headquartered in Omaha, will deploy early next month, a process that is never easy for … The post Local U.S. Army Reserve soldiers enjoy family day ahead of November deployment appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

15 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in South Carolina https://thesarpycounty.com/15-top-rated-attractions-places-to-visit-in-south-carolina/ Whether you’re interested in history, love relaxing at the beach, or are looking for interesting things to do with your kids, you’ll find it in South Carolina’s many engaging tourist attractions. Take your pick from high-quality stage shows, golf, and water parks in Myrtle Beach, or relax at the beach and at the family-friendly holiday … The post 15 Top-Rated Attractions & Places to Visit in South Carolina appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Game time set for Huskers vs. Illini https://thesarpycounty.com/game-time-set-for-huskers-vs-illini/ Rebecca S. Gratz/AP Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) plays against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz) Posted at 11:46 AM, Oct 17, 2022 and last updated 2022-10-17 12:47:13-04 Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may … The post Game time set for Huskers vs. Illini appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two teens arrested in Omaha after Lincoln carjacking linked to multiple shootings https://thesarpycounty.com/two-teens-arrested-in-omaha-after-lincoln-carjacking-linked-to-multiple-shootings/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Two male juveniles are in custody after police say a car linked to them was involved in multiple shootings and a carjacking. According to the Lincoln Police Department, officers responded to the 500 block of North 16th Street in Lincoln, near the University of Nebraska campus, Saturday around 2:53 p.m. after … The post Two teens arrested in Omaha after Lincoln carjacking linked to multiple shootings appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LFR puts out early morning apartment fire in northwest Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/lfr-puts-out-early-morning-apartment-fire-in-northwest-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lincoln Fire and Rescue battled a fire at the Garber Pointe Apartments in northwest Lincoln early Monday morning. On scene, LFR’s public information officer, Capt. Nancy Crist, said heavy fire was coming from the back side of one of the units at the complex near 1st and Garber. The fire involved … The post LFR puts out early morning apartment fire in northwest Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mayor Eric Adams warns NYPD grads they face ‘unprecedented scrutiny’ https://thesarpycounty.com/mayor-eric-adams-warns-nypd-grads-they-face-unprecedented-scrutiny/ Mayor Eric Adams on Monday warned the latest batch of new city cops that the system is working against them. Hizzoner, a former NYPD transit officer who worked the beat between 1984 and 2006, said that when he was on the force, “It was a different city. “Lawmakers were on your side,” Adams told the … The post Mayor Eric Adams warns NYPD grads they face ‘unprecedented scrutiny’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Swing State Democrats are so Nervous for November That They Have to Bring in Obama to Give Them Hope https://thesarpycounty.com/swing-state-democrats-are-so-nervous-for-november-that-they-have-to-bring-in-obama-to-give-them-hope/ Former President Barack Obama will visit three swing states in the closing days of the mid-term elections. Obama will visit Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin according to Fox News, beginning his campaign swing on Oct. 28 in Atlanta, where Democrat Stacey Abrams is taking on Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is also … The post Swing State Democrats are so Nervous for November That They Have to Bring in Obama to Give Them Hope appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Husker football player arrested in La Vista https://thesarpycounty.com/former-husker-football-player-arrested-in-la-vista/ LA VISTA, Neb. (WOWT) – Former Husker wide receiver Zavier Betts is in Sarpy County jail. According to La Vista Police, Betts was stopped Saturday at 1:33 a.m. near 96th and Giles for speeding. Officers saw that Betts had an active warrant for his arrest out of Iowa and he was arrested. Zavier Betts(Sarpy County … The post Former Husker football player arrested in La Vista appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teens steal woman’s car at gunpoint, Lincoln Police says https://thesarpycounty.com/teens-steal-womans-car-at-gunpoint-lincoln-police-says/ LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Investigators with the Lincoln Police Department believe two teenage boys stole a woman’s car at gunpoint. Saturday afternoon, around 2:53 p.m., LPD said officers were called to an area of 16th and S Streets on a report of a robbery. According to police, responding officers made contact with a 29-year-old woman … The post Teens steal woman’s car at gunpoint, Lincoln Police says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

37 Best & Fun Things To Do In Kissimmee (Florida) https://thesarpycounty.com/37-best-fun-things-to-do-in-kissimmee-florida/ Kissimmee is the Osceola County seat and primarily rose in history as a ranching town. It wasn’t until Disney World and similar attractions were built in Orlando that the city found a new calling: tourism. A quaint, quiet spot, it’s easy to see why this is the country’s vacation home capital. With nature, water, and … The post 37 Best & Fun Things To Do In Kissimmee (Florida) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Calls for partisan poll watchers has some concerned ahead of Nebraska’s midterm elections https://thesarpycounty.com/calls-for-partisan-poll-watchers-has-some-concerned-ahead-of-nebraskas-midterm-elections/ OMAHA, Neb (KMTV) — Behind every election are thousands of volunteers who work the polls to make sure every vote is counted. Behind those workers is another small, but growing, group of volunteers. “With all the claims of fraudulent practices and concerns about it all. I didn’t believe any of it so I wanted to become a … The post Calls for partisan poll watchers has some concerned ahead of Nebraska’s midterm elections appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Planned Heartland Expressway to travel through western Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/planned-heartland-expressway-to-travel-through-western-nebraska/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A planned highway will connect key cities in South Dakota and Colorado by going through western Nebraska. It’s called the Heartland Expressway. It’s a major highway project that connects Rapid City, South Dakota and Denver, Colorado by going through a stretch of Nebraska. Planners have been trying to get a four-lane … The post Planned Heartland Expressway to travel through western Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Game and Parks warns drivers to be wary of deer during the fall https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-game-and-parks-warns-drivers-to-be-wary-of-deer-during-the-fall/ OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Drivers are asked to take note of some precautions and be wary of deer. Nebraska Game and Parks says deer are more active during this time of fall when crops are harvested and the deer breeding season is underway. Game and Parks recommends the following to help avoid collisions with deer … The post Nebraska Game and Parks warns drivers to be wary of deer during the fall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.