Nebraska
Wildfire forces immediate evacuation order for Farnam residents
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – An immediate evacuation order has been issued for residents of Farnam Thursday night as a fast-moving wildfire threatens the area.
Four active fires can be seen from satellite imagery as “hot spots” showing up in orange below.
According to the Dawson County Emergency Management Agency, the evacuation request was relayed through the National Weather Service office in Hastings shortly after 9 p.m.
Officials say a wildfire burning in southwest Dawson County is expected to shift direction due to changing winds before 10 p.m., potentially pushing the fire south toward the town of Farnam.
Emergency officials are urging all residents in Farnam to evacuate immediately and travel east to Eustis to seek shelter. Frontier County officials will assist evacuees upon arrival.
A Nebraska 511 camera in the area along Highway 47, south of Gothenburg shows a bright scene – but it’s not daytime. The camera is being lit up by the light of the wildfire burning nearby.
Authorities say the evacuation is being ordered out of an abundance of caution as weather conditions could quickly change the fire’s path.
Residents are encouraged to leave the area as quickly and safely as possible, bringing essential items and following directions from emergency personnel.
Officials continue to monitor the wildfire and say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Six veterans were honored Saturday, June 27, as Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to service members “touched by war.”
Organizers said the Quilts of Valor National Foundation has awarded 447,658 quilts to active-duty military members and veterans since it began.
The Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor group has presented 204 quilts since starting its local chapter in 2019.
Saturday’s recipients were:
- Kevin F. Donohue, U.S. Navy, 1973-1976
- Michael Chipps, U.S. Army Reserve, 1974-1996
- Wayne Hildebrand, U.S. Air Force, 1969-1973
- Robert D. Caudillo, U.S. Navy, 1970-1974
- Mac Trujillo Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, 1966-1969
- Salvador Munoz, U.S. Navy, 1964-1968
The Heartland Nebraska group said the quilts are presented to recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma State and Nebraska Cornhuskers wrestler Albert “AJ” Ferrari was arrested in Nebraska after leading officers on a police pursuit on Friday night.
According to a report from the Nebraska State Patrol, a trooper attempted a traffic stop after noticing a driver speeding on Interstate 80 near North Platte at mile marker 176, later identified as Ferrari.
The NPS trooper followed Ferrari as he exited at mile marker 179 heading northbound on Highway 30.
The trooper clocked Ferrari’s vehicle, a Chevrolet Corvette, traveling over 110 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone.
During an attempted traffic stop, Ferrari refused to stop and fled westbound, leading to a pursuit. After several miles, Ferrari stopped his car and fled on foot.
Officers found identifying information in the vehicle. Ferrari was found the next morning by authorities.
Ferrari was booked into Lincoln County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and obstruction.
In 2022, Ferrari left the Oklahoma State Wrestling program following an investigation by the Stillwater Police after a woman accused Ferrari of sexual assault.
Charges against Ferrari were later dismissed by the Payne County District Court.
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