Omaha police investigate a North Omaha shooting; OPPD eyes an interim CEO

Lincoln police have finished their investigation into the $2.5 million no-bid contract from Gov. Jim Pillen's office. The Attorney General's office says the governor's office was “not implicated in any criminal wrongdoing.” Lincoln police briefed Hilgers' office Oct. 28 and agreed to submit the complete file, which the AG's office will now review.

Pillen said, “This was political from the start.” Democratic nominee Lynne Walz wants the full file released before Tuesday. Jocelyn Brasher, the Democratic attorney general candidate, told KMTV the timing, five days before Election Day, is no coincidence. She asked, “What evidence was used to finish this investigation?”

• Review: the AG's office says it will evaluate the evidence
• Contract: one year, awarded to Global Sustainability Developers

If you pay an OPPD bill, here's the latest on who's in charge. The board's governance committee has recommended chief operating officer Troy Via become interim leader, the York News-Times reports. OPPD confirmed Wednesday that President and CEO Javier Fernandez will step down at the end of the year after “a unique opportunity for his family.”

Greater Omaha Chamber President Heath Mello called Fernandez “a transformational leader.” He said the next leader must “embrace an all-of-the-above energy strategy” to meet growing demand. KETV reports Fernandez's pay rose after the board's 2024 vote.

• Fernandez's last day: the end of this year
• Next role: details have not been released

If you vote in Council Bluffs' CB-1 precinct, your Election Day polling place has changed. A water main break forced the move, and the Pottawattamie County Auditor's Office issued an urgent release Friday. KMTV says the new site is about a five-minute drive from the old one, and the Daily Nonpareil also reported the change.

• Old site: Northwest Christian Church, 714 Benson St.
• New site: Queen of Apostles Church, 3304 Fourth Ave.
• Polls open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3

Voters can find more election information on the Pottawattamie County website.

Millard South bounced back from its only loss of the season. The No. 2 seed Patriots scored on each of their first eight possessions in a 56-7 win over No. 15 seed Lincoln Standing Bear. Trae Taylor threw for 353 yards and four touchdowns and added 70 rushing yards and a score. Millard South (9-1) will host the winner of Papillion-La Vista South and Millard West in the quarterfinals.

Papillion-La Vista shut out Lincoln Northeast, ending Northeast's 8-2 season, and now gets a quarterfinal rematch with top-ranked Omaha Westside. KFOR's scoreboard has the 21-0 final. KSNB lists Omaha North's 40-14 win over Kearney.

• Class B: Skutt Catholic 49, Ralston 13
• Class B: Gretna 56, Pius X 23
• Class B: Blair 17, McCook 14
• Class B: Waverly 37, Elkhorn 6

Daniel Jensen, 40, of Atlantic was found guilty of attempted murder in a shooting on Interstate 80 in Council Bluffs, WOWT reports. KCCI says a Pottawattamie County jury convicted him on all four counts, including willful injury and two firearms charges. KSOM says the woman was driving westbound near South 24th Street, then walked into the emergency department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her injuries weren't considered life-threatening.

WOWT says the shooting came a week after the victim filed a protection order against Jensen. He faces up to 25 years in prison for attempted murder and 5-year sentences for the additional charges.

• Verdict: Thursday, Oct. 29
• Sentencing: Dec. 10
• Shooting: July 27