The Mills County Sheriff’s Office reports a man operating an ultralight aircraft suffered suspected/unknown injuries, after the aircraft crashed into a ditch Sunday evening. Authorities say 39-year old Jason Weirauch, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, was operating a Top Dog ultralight at 52731 350th Street, when the aircraft exited the property onto 350th Street and slammed into a road ditch. Weirauch was transported by Malvern EMS to the Nebraska Medical Center. Sheriff’s officials say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

The Sheriff’s Office reports also, 59-year old Jay Abercrombie, of Malvern, was driving a 1997 Dodge southbound on Interstate 29, Sunday morning, when he fell asleep at the wheel while driving home from work. The vehicle left the road toward the center median and collided with the cable barrier. Abercrombie was not hurt, but his vehicle sustained heavy damage.