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17 Nebraska counties to receive federal aid for severe storms in late May
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More federal aid is coming Nebraska’s way to help the state recover from the seemingly endless string of severe weather this summer. President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Nebraska due to damage from storms between May 20 and June 3. As a result, FEMA announced Tuesday that relief funding has become available to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in 17 counties, including Douglas, Dodge, Saunders, and Washington.
2024 Saunders Couty Fair Figure 8
Racing made its way back to the Saunders County Fair on August 1 with the annual Figure Eight Races that were held in the Rodeo Arena. Results from the event can be found below. Open Class. 1. TC3 Talan Schaefer. 2. 51 Collin Demuth. 3. 22x Justin Cecrle. 4. 65...
Saunders County Sheriff's Office says missing runaway 16-year-old from Mead found Friday morning
MEAD, Neb. — The Saunders County Sheriff's Office says a missing 16-year-old who ran away from his residence was found Friday morning. Joseph Clark, who is autistic but does not require any medications, was found about a block from his home, authorities said. Previous coverage: Saunders County Sheriff's Office...
State Of Emergency Declared in NE Following Severe Storms
A state of emergency is declared after severe storms moved through central and eastern Nebraska on Wednesday night. Governor Jim Pillen's declaration covers Cass, Lancaster, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington counties. Pillen says the proclamation will allow the adjutant general to activate resources to manage impact from the storms and to use the Governor's Emergency Fund to cover damage repair costs. Power restoration efforts are continuing in the Omaha area following Wednesday's damaging storms. The Omaha Public Power District says outages have fallen below 100-thousand after more than 218-thousand customers initially lost power. Officials say service may not be restored to all customers for seven to eight days.
Missing Mead teen found safe
The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office reported this morning that Mead teenager Joseph Clark has been found safe. Clark, 16, was located in a residence about a block from his home. He was transported by Mead Fire and Rescue to Children’s Hospital to be checked out at the family’s request. No foul play is suspected.
Authorities searching for missing Mead teen
At about 12:44 a.m. Thursday, the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office responded to 509 S. Vine St. in Mead in regard to a missing/runaway juvenile. Joseph Clark, 16, left his residence at approximately 12:11 a.m. wearing a grey shirt and plaid pajama style pants. Clark was only wearing socks with no shoes.
Authorities searching for missing eastern Nebraska teen
MEAD, Neb. (KOLN) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a teen who went missing during the overnight hours on Thursday. Deputies said 16-year-old Joseph Clark left his home in Mead around 12:10 a.m. He was last seen wearing a grey shirt, plaid pajama pants and socks with no shoes.
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