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Laser Aimed at Police Plane | Sioux City News
A 43-year-old woman was arrested after pointing a laser at a Nebraska State Patrol plane, causing a dangerous distraction that blinded the cockpit and forced a diversion. Pilots report this isn’t an isolated incident—modern lasers are powerful, can reach thousands of feet, and even a few seconds of disorientation can endanger lives in the air and on the ground. With 20 laser strikes reported in Nebraska alone in 2026, aviation officials are sounding the alarm: lasers aren’t toys, and aiming them at aircraft is a serious threat to public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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