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Glenwood Woman Arrested for OWI and Child Endangerment
(Glenwood) The Glenwood Police Department arrested 34-year-old Holly Buckingham, of Glenwood, on October 7th for OWI 1st and Child Endangerment. Buckingham was held on $3,000 cash or surety bond. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know...
'Blue dot' fires up liberal Nebraskans who could decide US election
Nestled deep in America's heartland, Nebraska is best known for corn, cattle and college football -- not usually for its elections. While in recent elections Omaha has fluctuated between Republican and Democratic candidates, Harris is 10 points clear of Trump in polls here.
Prosecutor says Omaha officer was justified in fatally shooting fleeing man
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A prosecutor has decided not to file charges against an Omaha police officer who fatally shot an armed Nebraska man eight times while he was fleeing. Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday that Officer Noah Zendejas’ “actions were justified in the shooting of Steven Phipps.” Police showed video and still photos of what happened last week during a briefing. After Phipps was pulled over for having expired plates on Sept. 28, he ran away and scaled a chain link fence. As he fell head-first from the fence, body camera video showed Phipps holding a gun in his right hand. “The actions of Mr. Phipps in producing a firearm at a traffic stop, not complying with officers’ commands, and Mr. Phipps’ gun barrel being pointed towards the officers during the incident justified the officers decision to use deadly force,” Kleine said in his two-paragraph statement.
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