BNSF is looking to get a new bridge over the Missouri River near Pacific Junction, Glenwood and Plattsmouth. The railroad company wants to build a 1,700 foot single-track span just south of the current’s bridge’s location.

BNSF applied for a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers in May. They did so because the new construction would affect a wetland area.

If the new bridge is approved, the old bridge would remain open during construction.

The company says the span is vital to its coal route in Wyoming and to power plants that use coal in that area. It also said the line carries freight traffic and Amtrak passenger trains.

Six people have been injured after a crash early Thursday morning at the intersection of Deacan and Highway 34.

At about 2:00 AM Thursday, a 1995 Ford Taurus driven by 21-year-old Patrick Jack of Emerson failed to stop at a stop sign and was hit by a 2009 Volvo driven by 40-year-old David Debolt of Omaha.

Jack was southbound on Deacon and Debolt was eastbound on Highway 34. Jack did not stop for a stop sign and entered the eastbound lanes of Highway 34. Debolt’s vehicle then struck Jack’s vehicle on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Debolt’s vehicle entered a ditch where it fell onto its side. Jack’s vehicle entered the median where it came to rest.

Injured in the crash were both drivers, Jack and Debolt. Also injured were 17-year-old Ashley Gray of Tabor, 19-year-old Austin Jack of Glenwood, 18-year-old Jeffrey Huskins of Glenwood, 17-year-old Shelby Beam of Council Bluffs. All six individuals were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  The status of their injuries is not known.

No charges have yet been filed as the Investigation is ongoing.

In an update to an earlier story, the fire alarm at the Griswold Care Center was in regards to a heater issue as no fire took place.

At about 8:40 this morning, police scanner traffic reported that there is a possible fire at the Griswold Care Center in Griswold.

Scanner traffic indicated a fire alarm went off at the Griswold Care Center. The person calling police suggested that there might be a fire.

Details are currently sketchy on the situation, as we will provide an update later this morning.

The Cass County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Friday morning at the Cass County Courthouse.

On the agenda is a public hearing on the issuance of bonds for the Amaizing Energy Urban renewal Area consisting of the northwest sewer and water line extension project.

Anyone is welcome to speak on the matter and give their input. If you are not able to attend the meeting you can submit written comments.

After the public hearing the board vote on whether or not they will enter into the bond agreement.

The meeting begins at 9:00 AM at the Cass County Courthouse.