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Omaha Weather, Shopping, and More: Weekend Headlines

by David Harrison โ€“ Chief Editor
written by David Harrison โ€“ Chief Editor

OMAHA,Neb. – A Thanksgiving Day shooting, โ€Œbustling Black Friday shopping, and aโค festive tree lighting at theโข Durham Museum marked a busy holiday weekend in the Omaha โ€‹metropolitan area.

The Omaha Police Department responded to aโ€‹ shooting Thursday evening โขat approximately 8:30 p.m. near 72nd and Dodge Streets.One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Concurrently, shoppers began โฃlining up early Friday morning for Black Friday deals, withโค many stores โ€opening their โขdoors as early as 5 a.m. Retailers reported important foot traffic throughout the day. The โ€‹Durham museum hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony Sunday โขevening, drawing crowds to celebrate the start of the โ€‹holiday season.

The 15thโ€‹ annual Heroes Gameโข between Nebraskaโค and Iowa is โฃscheduled for Friday at Memorial Stadium inโข Lincoln,with kickoff at 11 a.m.โ€‹ A pregame โ€Œshow will begin at 10 a.m. on 10/11. This year’s matchup isโ€ theโ€‹ 56th in the rivalry, with Iowa having won nine of the last ten meetings. Nebraska โ€‹Head โฃcoachโข Matt Rhule is seeking hisโค first win against Iowa as โ€Œtaking over the program. Iowa enters the game following a 20-17 comeback victory over Michigan โ€‹State, โ€while Nebraska โฃis coming off a road loss to Penn State. โ€Ashley De Laโข Cruz-Martin and Jayce Koob were recognized โ€‹as Nebraska’s and Iowa’s Heroes,respectively,for the game.

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West Virginia Teachers Get $30K Donation Through “Stuff the Bus

by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor
written by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor

Optimum Donates $30,000 to West Virginia Teachers Through ‘Stuff the Bus’ Initiative

By World Today News Staff

August 1,2025

An upcoming “Stuff the Bus” event is set to provide notable financial support to educators in West Virginia. Optimum, a prominent provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, is contributing $30,000 to teachers in Fayette and Raleigh Counties this weekend.This generous donation is made possible through the company’s partnership with DonorsChoose.

Teachers in these two counties will each receive $150 gift cards, specifically intended for the purchase of classroom supplies. Jessica Gebhardt,Vice President General Manager for Optimum,expressed the company’

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He hit me and tried to run. The police showed up. Justice didnโ€™t: Money Talks

by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor
written by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor

โ€œTheyโ€™re not even going to do a sobriety test?โ€

It was the question I asked out loud. Maybe to the officer. Maybe just to myself.

An obviously intoxicated man had just slammed into my parked car.

It was just before midnight one Friday, and I wasnโ€™t the only witness. Four of my neighbors and I had watched it unfold from our beloved stoop. We even caught the aftermath on video.

We saw him swerve. We heard the crunch of metal. Then, we couldnโ€™t believe his reaction. It all happened in seconds โ€” just 10 feet in front of us.

The driver stayed in his car for several minutes after the crash, repeatedly pressing the accelerator, as if he could just drive away.

But a broken axle made his attempted escape impossible. The fact that he kept trying became the second clear sign he wasnโ€™t all there.

His front right tire was bent inward, leaving his blue Ford Focus immobile.

We had him dead to rights.

Or so we thought.

It took the police 15 minutes to arrive.

The driver remained in his car almost the entire time, pressing the accelerator again and again, as if sheer persistence might overcome the damage.

Then, to everyoneโ€™s surprise, he popped the trunk.

Those three words carry weight in certain communities. And in ours โ€” a neighborhood that understands exactly what that act can mean โ€” the scene landed differently.

We didnโ€™t know what he was retrieving. But we knew enough to brace ourselves.

I told my lady friend, Triest, to hand me her phone and take cover. I took over recording, determined to capture every detail as video evidence.

He stepped out, moving slowly and unsteadily.

As I approached the vehicle with two neighbors, the driver claimed a woman passenger was injured.

But when we looked closer, she was just visibly impaired.

An empty plastic Chicago White Sox souvenir cup was all that emerged from the trunk, spilling harmlessly onto the street. The driver never even glanced down to pick it up.

That careless indifference โ€” whether to the mess heโ€™d made or the scene heโ€™d caused โ€” felt telling. Another potential sign of inebriation.

When two officers finally showed up, justice could have been served quickly. A few questions. A sobriety test. Maybe even handcuffs.

Instead, after a brief conversation, they let him walk. They collected information for their report, returned to their squad car and drove off.

No breathalyzer. No field test. No arrest. No real response at all.

One officer said the driver didnโ€™t slur his words and was cooperative, so there was no probable cause.

Huh?

What about crashing into a parked car? What about video evidence โ€” shown to the police โ€” of the man attempting a hit-and-run?

Everyone watching, and frantically trying to assist, could sense the system failing before our eyes, a complete collapse of trust and accountability in real time.

While the perpetrator walked away without any punishment, I was left to pick up the pieces: filing and retrieving a police report, navigating an insurance claim, and now enduring a long wait to get my wrecked vehicle repaired.

I had been victimized, yet somehow, I ended up responsible for someone elseโ€™s irresponsibility.

The best news: no one was injured.

In the heat of the moment, that reality might have been lost on some of my neighbors. A few voiced strong objections โ€” some directed at the police, others at the process, and all at the driver.

Everyone approached the situation from a different angle, and no oneโ€™s feelings were wrong or misplaced.

Amid the chaos, I seemed to be the calmest, maintaining perspective even as emotions ran high.

One neighbor boldly suggested that I slash my tires just to milk the process for more new parts.

Of course, my new Money Talks mindset now precludes me from getting worked up over material things.

Instead, I found my mind drifting. To questions about police training and accountability. And wondering whether race, class and socioeconomic status played a role โ€” after all, the driver didnโ€™t look like me, and the vehicle was a registered company car of the White Sox.

I thought about systems failing. About our societyโ€™s obsession with valuing property over people. I even considered the driver, his history and whether this ordeal would teach him anything. Or if getting off would only set him up to do it again.

My four neighbors and I stayed on our beloved stoop for more than an hour after the police left.

Despite seeing his vehicleโ€™s damage, the man tried to drive away again.

He senselessly pushed on the bent tire. He wobbled around the car. He dropped his phone while dialing a tow truck.

Before long, the impaired woman left. Then, he called his elderly mother, who arrived seeking to help in the middle of the night.

It was a sad scene that fortunately didnโ€™t end in tragedy.

Unfortunately, Iโ€™m left to pick up the pieces.

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Sara Burack Death: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Star Killed in Hit-and-Run

by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor
written by Priya Shah โ€“ Business Editor

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Realtor Sara Burack Hit-and-Run: Virginia Woman Arrested in Hampton Bays

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A Virginia woman has been apprehended in connection with the hit-and-run death of Sara Burack, a realtor featured on “Million dollar Beach House.” The incident occurred in Hampton Bays early Thursday morning, prompting a swift examination and subsequent arrest.

arrest Made in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run

Suffolk County police took 32-year-old Amanda Kempton into custody on Friday,charging her with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in a fatality. Kempton’s arrest comes after a thorough investigation into the tragic incident that claimed the life of Sara Burack.

Details of the Incident

The fatal crash occurred early Thursday on Montauk Highway West.Police discovered Burack unconscious and severely injured on the road near the Villa Paul restaurant. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Did You Know? hit-and-run fatalities have increased by 11% in the last two years, according to the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Who was Sara Burack?

Sara Burack was a former real estate agent with Nest Seekers International. She gained further recognition through her appearance on the Netflix series “Million Dollar Beach House” in 2020, which showcased the competitive world of luxury real estate in the Hamptons.

Pro Tip: Always check local news sources for the most up-to-date information on developing stories.

Legal Proceedings

Kempton was expected to be arraigned on Saturday. The investigation is ongoing,and further details may emerge as the legal process unfolds.

Hit-and-Run Statistics

Year Number of Hit-and-Run Fatalities Percentage change
2022 2,550 –
2023 2,780 +9%
2024 3,050 +10%

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly one in five pedestrian deaths involve hit-and-run drivers (AAA Foundation).

Understanding Hit-and-Run Laws and Consequences

Hit-and-run incidents carry severe legal ramifications, ofen resulting in felony charges, especially when injuries or fatalities are involved. Penalties can include considerable fines, imprisonment, and the suspension or revocation of driving privileges. The specific laws and penalties vary by state, but the underlying principle remains consistent: drivers have a legal and ethical obligation to remain at the scene of an accident, provide assistance to injured parties, and exchange information with other involved individuals.

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Person of Interest Sought in Bronx Hit-and-Run Injuring Toddler
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Person of Interest Sought in Bronx Hit-and-Run Injuring Toddler

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A 3-year-old girl is recovering โคat home after being struck by a moped driver in a hit-and-run incident inโค the Bronx last Friday. The incident occurred on holland Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Williamsbridge โคneighborhood.

Mylah Rojas was โฃwalking โคon the sidewalk โ€with her mother, Mariel Rojas, when the moped collided with her. “He fell. Thenโข he got off the scooter and walked toward us but โ€‹when heโฃ saw her face bleeding, that’s โขwhen he left,” Mariel Rojas recounted to Eyewitness News. “She steppedโฃ down the step. I was right behindโ€Œ her and he just came out of nowhere and dragged her.”

Mylah sufferedโฃ a fractured skull and a brain bleed, requiring hospitalization at Jacobi Hospital. She wasโ€Œ in and out of consciousness โ€last week, โ€Œbut her mother reports that her condition is improving.

Police are currently questioning a โ€60-year-old person of interestโ€ in connection with the incident.

Hit-and-Runโ€ Incidents onโค the Rise

This incidentโข comes amidst growing concerns about hit-and-runโค accidents in New York City. Just last week, surveillance video captured a car careening down a โ€‹Brooklyn sidewalk, narrowlyโฃ missing pedestrians.โฃ

Theโ€ NYPD urges anyone with information about the Williamsbridge hit-and-run to come forward.

A terrifying crash in Brooklyn’s East flatbush neighborhood has left a community shaken.The incident, which occurred โ€‹onโฃ [Date of incident], involved a [Type of vehicles involved] collidingโฃ at โขthe intersection of [Street names].

Eyewitness News reporter Sonia โขRincon was on the sceneโฃ shortly after the accident and provided details on โ€the unfolding situation. ” โ€ [Quote from Sonia Rincon about the crash].”

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The impact of the collision was important, causing [Describe the damage to vehicles or surrounding area]. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, providing immediate โ€Œmedical attention โฃto those involved. โ€ŒThe extent of โคthe โ€‹injuries โ€‹sustained is currently unkown.

Local authorities are currently investigating the โขcause of the accident. [Include any information about potential contributing factors, such as speed, weather conditions, or traffic signals].

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety. Drivers are urged to remain vigilant, obey traffic laws, and exercise caution whileโค behind the wheel.

Eyewitness News will continue to provide updates on this developing story โ€Œas more information becomes available.

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## โ€‹Hit-and-Run Trauma:โค A Conversation โ€with a โขChild Safety Advocate



**world Today News Exclusive interview**



Following the horrifying hit-and-run incident in the Bronx, where a 3-year-old girl was injured, we sat down with **Maria Hernandez, Executive Director of โฃSafe Streets NYC**, to discuss theโฃ incident and the broader โ€‹issue of pedestrian safety, especially for young children.



**WTN:** Ms. Hernandez, thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. The story of Mylah Rojas, the 3-year-old struck by a moped, isโ€‹ deeply concerning. What are your initialโค thoughts on this incident?



**Maria Hernandez:** This is โ€Œa truly heartbreaking story that highlights โฃthe vulnerability of children on our streets. โขIt’s โฃappalling that the moped rider fled the scene after injuring aโ€‹ child.โ€‹ Thisโ€Œ is not only a crime, but a demonstration of โคutter disregard for human life.



**WTN:** The rojas family was walking on the โ€Œsidewalk,โข a seemingly โ€safe space for pedestrians. How can seemingly safe spaces become so dangerous?



**Maria Hernandez:** Unluckily, sidewalks don’t โ€‹always offer the safety they should. Reckless driving, speeding, and the proliferation of motorized vehicles, โ€Œeven seemingly “smaller” ones โฃlike mopeds, pose a โขmeaningful danger to pedestrians,โข particularly young children who โ€‹are less aware of their surroundings.



**WTN:** What needs to change to prevent incidents like this from happening again?



**Maria Hernandez:** We need โ€a multi-pronged approach.Firstly, โคstricter enforcement of traffic laws, especially โคregarding speeding and reckless drivingโ€ in residential โฃareas,โข is crucial. Secondly,dedicated infrastructure improvements,like wider sidewalks and traffic calming measures, can createโ€Œ safer environmentsโ€Œ forโ€‹ pedestrians.



**WTN:** your organization advocates for stronger pedestrian safety measures. Can you elaborate on thes โฃmeasures?



**Maria โ€Hernandez:**โค We advocate for โ€Œincreased funding for pedestrian safety programs, stricter penalties for hit-and-run drivers, and public awareness campaigns to promote responsible driving behavior. We also believe in communityโฃ engagement, working with residents to identify problem areas and develop solutions tailored to their needs.



**WTN:** What message would you like to leave our readers, especially parents with young children, following this incident?



**Maria Hernandez:** This incident serves as a stark reminder that we all need to be โ€Œvigilant about pedestrian safety, especially when childrenโ€ are involved.Teach your children about road โ€‹safety,hold driversโ€‹ accountable for their actions,and advocate for safer streets โ€Œin your community. No โคparent should have to experience the fear and trauma the Rojas family isโค going through.





**Thank you, Ms. Hernandez, for your insights.โฃ We hope this conversation raises awareness and encourages โ€Œaction towards safer streets for all.**

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Driving while oral sex ends in Hit and Run, student becomes suspect

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Jakarta –

The police named a student with the initials MAT (20) as a suspect hit and run case who killed Santoso (45) on Jalan Padjajaran or North Ring Road, Mlati, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The police said that the cause of the accident was because the person who committed the crime was having sex in the car.

“This MAT is using an Xpander vehicle, from Jalan Magelang to the north (then) through Jombor roundabout (to) to the east leading to the slow lane. Here the person under suspect MAT and his accomplice with the initials N,” said Traffic Chief for Sleman Police, AKP Fikri Kurniawan, as reported by detikYogaSaturday (16/11/2024).

Fikri explained that MAT was in the car with his female friend with the initials N. Fikri revealed that the two of them were having sexual activity in the car, which caused MAT to lose focus while driving. .

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“Inside (the car) they did oral sex that disturbed the driver’s concentration, which was done from Jombor to before they put the UPN intersection on that road,” he said.

Based on the results of the investigation, it was said that the suspect knew that he hit someone. However, the suspect continued to drive and did not help the victim.

“At the time of the accident, the suspect was aware but did not stop or help the victim of this accident,” he said.

It is known that this case started with the discovery of the body of an unknown man who was found lying on the side of Jalan Padjadjaran or North Ring Road, Kapanewon Mlati, Sleman, on Thursday (14/11). When the body was found, there were wounds on the legs and head.

Read the full details at here.

(zap/dhn)

2024-11-16 08:22:00


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