OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An Iowa man died in a crash that shut down part of Interstate 29 in Council Bluffs on Monday afternoon.
Iowa man dies in crash that closed portion of Interstate 29
According to Council Bluffs Police, the northbound lanes of I-29 were closed at 25th Street following the incident at approximately 4:30 p.m.
The Iowa State Patrol reported that a stationary 2020 Ram 1500 was struck by a semi-truck. The driver of the pickup, identified as 60-year-old Donald Marks from Missouri Valley, Iowa, was pronounced dead at the scene.
One taken to hospital after South Omaha cutting
One person sustained injuries following a cutting incident in South Omaha on Monday evening.
Officers responded to the scene near 33rd and J streets shortly after 8:30 p.m. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, according to police dispatch.
One hospitalized after crash on I-480 in Omaha
A motorcycle and car collided on northbound I-480 just north of Martha Street Monday evening, affecting traffic.
Omaha Police confirmed one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Traffic was diverted onto the Martha St. exit until the scene was cleared shortly after 7 p.m.
Omaha officer recovering after driver crashes into cruiser on I-80
An Omaha police officer is recovering following a crash on Interstate 80 involving a suspected drunk driver on Saturday night.
Officer Jason Stinson was parked near 13th Street with his lights activated when his cruiser was rear-ended at high speed. He sustained five broken ribs and was released from the hospital, while the driver, a 25-year-old man, was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Boyd Park Complex dedication set for Tuesday in Omaha
A dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Boyd Park Complex in Omaha is set for 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Located south of 16th and Ames, the complex features synthetic turf and upgraded facilities for year-round play.
2 kids from Iowa, 1 from Omaha to compete in Scripps spelling bee
Three contestants from the region will participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee starting Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Two participants are from Iowa, and one is from Omaha. Preliminary rounds can be viewed on Scripps Sports from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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