Saunders County Online

12/31/2025

Planning on being out and about on New Year's Eve? Expect a mild day with highs in the 40s and 50s. The evening will be a little cool with a light north breeze, but overall not too bad.

12/30/2025

Coming up in January...

Have you always felt a connection to the outdoors? Does being outside bring you comfort? Join us on January 8th for the next Coffee, Lakeside to learn about Biophilia! Education Coordinator, Sydney Abbott will discuss biophilia and its connection to conservation efforts, architecture, technology and more. Enjoy hot coffee and fresh donuts, too!

12/29/2025

Eric Hancock with Anchor Insurance came in to visit regarding how to be ready for 2026.

12/29/2025

Coming up in January...

12/29/2025

MEDIA RELEASE- ATTEMPTED MURDER SAUNDERS COUNTY

On December 24th, 2025 at approximately 1:05 p.m., the Saunders County 9-1-1 center received a call in regard to a shooting that occurred at 1149 County Road W (1/2 mile west of HWY 77 on County Road W) in Saunders County.

The initial information indicated that a male party suffered gunshot wounds and was taken to Fremont Methodist Hospital by private vehicle. The victim and the victim’s wife identified the shooting suspect and advised they believed the suspect was still at the residence and was alone. The victim was later transferred by medical helicopter to UNMC in Omaha.

Upon arrival to the residence, deputies used drones to do surveillance and then used a drone to give verbal commands through a loudspeaker. After several commands and after significant amount of time, the male suspect identified as David D. Jurging (86 y/o) was taken into custody without incident at approximately 3:35 p.m.

Jurging was transported to Saunders County Corrections where he was charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony, and Tamper with Physical Evidence. He was left in custody of Saunders County Corrections.

The male victim who was identified as Patrick Dennehy (68 y/o) remains in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing.

We would like to thank the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, Fremont Police Department, and Cedar Bluffs Fire and Rescue for their assistance today.

Sheriff Chris Lichtenberg

12/24/2025

Weather this week...

Christmas Eve and day may start a bit dreary, but at least temperatures will remain warmer than usual!
It won't last forever though. A pattern change on Sunday brings a taste of Arctic air.

12/24/2025

Way to go!

12/23/2025

A Christmas Message from Eric Hancock, Anchor Insurance and Saunders County Online.

12/19/2025

Tonight's Wahoo Girls Varsity Basketball vs Arlington can be found at

Wahoo Girls Varsity Basketball vs Arlington 12-19-25

12/19/2025

Sean and Tyler with Wahoo Martial Arts came in to visit with us today.

12/17/2025

Way to go...