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Family remembers Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kyle McAcy

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The family of Kyle McAcy tell First Alert 6 the past week has been difficult.

They say many in the community have reached out to share their support for Trooper McAcy, but his family will always remember him as Kyle, the youngest of three kids.

Kyle served as a Nebraska State Trooper for 10 years. In high school, he joined Omaha Police Department’s Explorers program. A few years later, he would earn his degree from Metropolitan Community College.

The McAcys tell First Alert 6 he always wanted to go into law enforcement, following in the footsteps of his grandfather.

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“I spoke with my step mother this morning and we talked briefly, and she said, ‘Do you remember when Kyle would crawl in grandpa’s lap and want to talk about all of grandpa’s guns?‘” said Teresa McAcy, Kyle’s mother. “I said, ‘you know what, I kind of do remember that.’”

Off duty, Kyle’s family describes him as funny, charismatic, kind, and loving. During his off time, he would volunteer at Children’s Nebraska.

“Kyle just thrived on being with people and helping people,” said Teresa. “It would just make my heart happy how much he cared about everybody.”

“All of those qualities, that Kyle has as an adult, all of those qualities that made him an excellent law enforcement officer, that made him an excellent person,” said Collin McAcy, Kyle’s older brother. “He had those when he was a kid.”

All week, the family has heard stories of Kyle’s kindness from people they have never met. Teresa is originally from Guthrie County, Iowa.

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She tells First Alert 6 their local officers heard about Kyle’s passing and reached out.

“For them to think of Kyle, you are just speechless, it is just like, oh my goodness.” said Teresa.

He tragically passed Monday while responding to a crash on I-80. Teresa tells First Alert 6 he was home Sunday in his favorite reclining chair. After some time, he got up to go to work, nobody knew that would be the last time he’d be home.

“It was always stay safe, and the last thing you would ever think of is to have three troopers come to your door,” recalled Teresa. “Kyle always told me, if there were any troopers that came to the door, its not going to be good news mom.”

The family is trying to move forward but Kyle’s passing leaves a big hole in their heart.

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They are thankful for the support they have received from members in the community, the Nebraska State Patrol, and those who have reached out from out of state.

Their hope is for his memory to live on through those stories of who he was and what he meant to his community.

“It is very comforting to know that Kyle was as special to everyone he met as he was to us,” said Collin McAcy.

Donations can be made in Kyle’s memory. The family tells First Alert 6 the money raised will be donated to Children’s Nebraska.

They are also working on an MCC scholarship to help future heroes help others just like Kyle.

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TRIBUTES & FUNERAL INFO

NSP has Trooper McAcy’s vehicle parked outside Troop A Headquarters in Omaha station as a memorial.

The public is invited to visit there. Cards can also be sent to: NSP Troop A Headquarters, 4411 S. 108th St., Omaha NE, 68137

“The Nebraska State Patrol would like to thank Nebraskans and many outside our state for the tremendous outpouring of support during this difficult time.”

The public is also invited to attend funeral services for Trooper McAcy, set for 11 a.m. Thursday in Liberty First Credit Union Arena, located at 7300 Q St. in Ralston.

“Prior to the funeral service, there will be a law enforcement procession. The public is also encouraged to line the route to show their support for Trooper McAcy and his family,” Wednesday’s update from NSP states.

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Details about the specific route will be released in coming days.



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Nebraska cops respond to gunfire at store and find a dog accidentally shot someone

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Police in Nebraska were called to a convenience store after reports of gunfire — only to find a dog accidentally shot a person with a shotgun.

Officers with the Scottsbluff Police Department were called to Short Stop, a gas station and convenience store, after receiving a report that someone had been shot with a BB gun just after noon on Saturday, KNOP News 2 reported.

However, while on their way to the scene, police were informed that the incident actually involved a shotgun.

At the store, police found a truck with damage consistent with a shotgun blast to the passenger side door.

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The driver of the truck had pulled into the parking lot to shop, but a dog in the back seat of their vehicle moved from one side of the car to the other — and managed to cause the loaded shotgun to discharge.

Police in Nebraska were called to a report of a shooting, only to find that a dog accidentally triggered a loaded shotgun
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The shotgun fired off into the passenger side panel of the car. A pellet also struck a woman who was stopped at a nearby traffic light and had her right arm dangling out of the car’s open window.

The pellet from the shotgun struck her in the upper arm, police said.

The woman’s injury was not believed to be life-threatening. She was taken to a nearby hospital by a family member.

It is against the law in Nebraska to travel with a loaded shotgun in a vehicle, according to the report.

The incident is being investigated by the Scottsbluff Police Department.

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Nebraska State Track (5/23): KMAland lands 23 state medals on final day in Omaha

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(KMAland) — Twelve girls and 11 boys KMAland athletes/events were state medalists on Saturday at the final day of action at the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships in Omaha at Burke Stadium.

Check out the area rundown below and full results linked here. 

BOYS CLASS C 

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Seven KMAland athletes won state medals in Class C with Johnson-Brock’s Calvin Benham (discus throw) and Deacon Bernadt (300 hurdles), Palmyra’s Gannon Hubbard (1600), Owen Ramaekers (1600) and Leyton Mapson (100) and Falls City’s Tanner Jackson (pole vault) all taking individual medals. The Palmyra 4×100 meter relay team also snagged a medal.

Check out the area rundown below.

10. Johnson-Brock (18.33 points)

•5th Place: Calvin Benham, discus throw (162-07)

•7th Place: Deacon Bernadt, 300 hurdles (40.61)

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18. Palmyra (14 points)

•5th Place: Gannon Hubbard, 1600 meters (4:28.92)

•7th Place: 4×100 meter relay (43.71) & Owen Ramaekers, 1600 meters (4:29.68)

•8th Place: Leyton Mapson, 100 meters (11.28)

•10th Place: 4×400 meter relay (3:29.08)

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•17th Place: Tyler Jensen, pole vault (12-00.00) & Grady Vasa, 800 meters (2:01.68)

23. Falls City (11 points)

•6th Place: Tanner Jackson, pole vault (13-06.00)

•9th Place: Caleb Offner, discus (158-11)

34. Johnson County Central (5 points)

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•12th Place: Trevin Huskey, 1600 meters (4:35.69)

Louisville (0 points)

•10th Place: Keegan Witte, 800 meters (2:00.34)

•11th Place: 4×400 meter relay (3:29.29)

•24th Place: Lincoln Heins, 800 meters (2:06.83)

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BOYS CLASS D 

Humboldt-TRS had another solid Saturday with Kameon Dettmann taking second in the 800, and Emmett Glathar finishing in fourth place in the discus. Weeping Water added a pair of medals with Tucker Bickford taking sixth in the 800 and their 4×400 finishing in seventh.

Check out the area rundown below.

13. Weeping Water (15 points)

•6th Place: Tucker Bickford, 800 meters (2:01.40)

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•7th Place: 4×400 meter relay (3:32.92)

16. Humboldt-TRS (13 points)

•2nd Place: Kameon Dettmann, 800 meters (1:58.70)

•4th Place: Emmett Glathar, discus (161-01)

•12th Place: 4×400 meter relay (3:35.78)

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•15th Place: Axton Wamsley, 800 meters (2:05.58)

36. Falls City Sacred Heart (5 points)

•15th Place: Brenden Lemerond, 1600 meters (4:50.68)

•16th Place: Bo Fletcher, 1600 meters (4:51.67)

54. Lourdes Central Catholic (1 point)

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•9th Place: Justus Kreifels, discus (145-06)

GIRLS CLASS C 

Conestoga’s Abigail Harvey led the area with wins in the 800 and 200 wheelchair events while Harley Lubben of Johnson County Central was third in the shot put. Other medalists included JCC’s Molly Webber (100 & 200), Palmyra’s Alaena Hopkins (shot put), the Palmyra 4×400 and Ayla Garrett of Conestoga (triple jump).

Check out the area rundown below.

12. Johnson County Central (22 points)

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•3rd Place: Harley Lubben, shot put (40-02.25)

•5th Place: Molly Weber, 100 meters (12.37) & 200 meters (25.52)

29. Palmyra (5 points)

•6th Place: Alaena Hopkins, shot put (39-03.25)

•7th Place: 4×400 meter relay (4:04.31)

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•15th Place: Hailey Hengtgen, 1600 meters (5:40.25)

•18th Place: Kylie Badertscher, 800 meters (2:26.73)

35. Conestoga (3 points)

•1st Place: Abigail Harvey, 800 wheelchair (3:24.73) & 200 wheelchair (50.14)

•6th Place: Ayla Garrett, triple jump (36-02.00)

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•11th Place: Chloe Bergmeyer, triple jump (35-00.25)

•21st Place: Ayla Garrett, 300 hurdles (50.45)

Johnson-Brock 

•20th Place: Rylie Beethe, 300 hurdles (50.01)

•23rd Place: Leighton Edwards, 800 meters (2:29.12)

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Falls City

•22nd Place: Jennifer Sweeney, 1600 meters (6:19.21)

GIRLS CLASS D 

Humboldt-TRS’ Lillian Bowen led the area with a runner-up in the 800 while Lourdes Central Catholic’s Lily Madison ended up third in the triple jump. The Knights were fourth in the 4×100, and Brooklyn Borer added a fifth-place finish in the 100 hurdles for LCC.

Check out the area rundown below.

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11. Lourdes Central Catholic (20 points)

•3rd Place: Lily Madison, triple jump (36-05.75)

•4th Place: 4×100 meter relay (50.89)

•5th Place: Brooklyn Borer, 100 hurdles (15.84)

•12th Place: Harper Rutt, triple jump (33-11.00) & Brooklyn Borer, 300 hurdles (49.18)

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14. Humboldt-TRS (16 points)

•2nd Place: Lillian Bowen, 800 meters (2:23.47)

•14th Place: Grayson Sherman, 1600 meters (5:44.33)2

34. Weeping Water (4 points)

•11th Place: Kallie Brack, 1600 meters (5:38.16)

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Falls City Sacred Heart (0 points)

•15th Place: Hallie Jones, shot put (34-07.25)

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Nebraska softball beats Oklahoma State in NCAA Super Regional; Heads to Women’s College World Series

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Nebraska softball beats Oklahoma State in NCAA Super Regional; Heads to Women’s College World Series


LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/WOWT) – Nebraska defeated Oklahoma State a second time at the NCAA Super Regional on Saturday, 9-1.

Because of their victory, the Huskers will head to the Women’s College World Series. This is the Husker’s first trip to the event since 2013.

The Women’s College World Series is set to take place between May 28 to June 5 at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, OK.

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