A Plattsmouth mother is advocating for drivers to pay better attention after her 12-year-old daughter was hit by a pickup truck while walking home from school. Her daughter is recovering from a concussion.
Cranberry Township will begin the No Need for Speed: Slow Down Campaign on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in an effort to curb reckless driving as students go back to school.
The campaign is inspired by the nation.
Lauren Dolson of Omaha and Cassie Albino of La Vista were nominated for the scholarships funded by the Sheriff’s Office Foundation for their volunteer work with the Teen Court program.