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Investigations ongoing into “suspected” Marquette murder https://thesarpycounty.com/investigations-ongoing-into-suspected-marquette-murder/ MARQUETTE, Neb. (Press release) – The Hamilton County Attorney’s Office and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have announced an investigation into a suspected homicide in Marquette. The victim was found on Sunday, February 26, 2023. The Nebraska State Patrol assisting the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has taken a suspect into custody. The names of all … The post Investigations ongoing into “suspected” Marquette murder appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

$55 million scam victims urged to contact federal officials after Florida man pleads guilty https://thesarpycounty.com/55-million-scam-victims-urged-to-contact-federal-officials-after-florida-man-pleads-guilty/ A Florida man pleaded guilty Friday to participating in an investment fraud scheme that netted over $55 million to more than 10,000 victims across the country. Some of these victims may be from Nebraska, and federal officials are asking potential victims to contact them. Michael Glaspie, 72, of Palm City, Florida, faces up to 20 … The post $55 million scam victims urged to contact federal officials after Florida man pleads guilty appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team arrests man after standoff in Lyon https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-swat-team-arrests-man-after-standoff-in-lyon/ LYONES, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A man has been arrested after allegedly barricading himself in a home. The Nebraska State Patrol was called to a house at approximately 5:20 p.m. Saturday near State and Main Street in Lyon, a small town north of Omaha. Troops were told the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and Lyon police had … The post Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team arrests man after standoff in Lyon appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

How an undercover cop foiled a plot to kill former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly https://thesarpycounty.com/how-an-undercover-cop-foiled-a-plot-to-kill-former-nypd-commissioner-ray-kelly/ Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly speaks publicly for the first time about a plot by a Rikers Island prisoner to behead him and blow up police headquarters some 16 years ago. But Kelly wasn’t scared, the longest-serving commissioner in NYPD history said in an interview with The Post ahead of a new series of A&E … The post How an undercover cop foiled a plot to kill former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Lincoln City Council agenda ahead of Monday’s meeting https://thesarpycounty.com/the-lincoln-city-council-agenda-ahead-of-mondays-meeting/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)—Lincoln City Council has several important items on Monday’s agenda. First up, a public hearing on the redevelopment of the blighted area between 9th and “P” Streets. Dubbed the Lincoln Bold Redevelopment Project, condos and high-rise apartments would be built. The project would cost nearly $87 million with the developers using $23 million … The post The Lincoln City Council agenda ahead of Monday’s meeting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol SWAT arrests a Lyons man after a standoff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-swat-arrests-a-lyons-man-after-a-standoff-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Soldiers from the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team arrested one person following a standoff in Lyon on Saturday night. NSP was notified that the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon Police Department were at the scene of an armed and barricaded individual at 100 State Street in Lyon at approximately … The post Nebraska State Patrol SWAT arrests a Lyons man after a standoff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska SWAT Patrolman Arrests Lyon Man After Standoff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-swat-patrolman-arrests-lyon-man-after-standoff/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Soldiers from the Nebraska State Special Forces Patrol Group arrested one man after a standoff in Lyon Saturday night. The NSP reported that the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon Police Department arrived at the scene with an armed barricaded subject at 100 State Street in Lyon around 5:20 pm. … The post Nebraska SWAT Patrolman Arrests Lyon Man After Standoff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol SWAT arrests a Lyons man after a standoff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-swat-arrests-a-lyons-man-after-a-standoff/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Soldiers from the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team arrested one person following a standoff in Lyon on Saturday night. NSP was notified that the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon Police Department were at the scene of an armed and barricaded individual at 100 State Street in Lyon at approximately … The post Nebraska State Patrol SWAT arrests a Lyons man after a standoff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Troopers Arrest Lyon Man After Saturday Night Standoff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-troopers-arrest-lyon-man-after-saturday-night-standoff/ NORFOLK, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A Nebraska SWAT patrol team has arrested Chris Garrett, 61, after a Saturday night standoff in Lyon. Around 5:20 p.m., the NSP reported that the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon Police Department arrived at the scene with an armed, barricaded subject at a home on State Street in Lyon. … The post Nebraska State Troopers Arrest Lyon Man After Saturday Night Standoff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New York City’s Illicit Marijuana Shops Scourge: Letters to the Editor – February 27, 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/new-york-citys-illicit-marijuana-shops-scourge-letters-to-the-editor-february-27-2023/ Problem: Mayor Adams’ recognition of about 1,500 illegal marijuana shops in New York City. Mayor Adams said, “This marijuana is a real problem” (New York’s Low Dilemma, Feb. 22). He was referring to the 1,500 merchants who now operate illegal stores in New York City because the fine for breaking the law to open such … The post New York City’s Illicit Marijuana Shops Scourge: Letters to the Editor – February 27, 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Tri-City Street Rods holds an annual car show https://thesarpycounty.com/tri-city-street-rods-holds-an-annual-car-show/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – An annual auto show celebrates 50 years of revamped classic businesses under one roof. Tri-City Rods has done this by only having cars that are at least 50 years old in the show. The show was at the Pinnacle Bank Expo on Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. All of the … The post Tri-City Street Rods holds an annual car show appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol car crashed near North Bluff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-car-crashed-near-north-bluff/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A Nebraska state patrol vehicle was involved in an accident near North 40th Street and Mill Road Sunday at 3:42 pm. NSP said the officer had responded to the hit-and-run earlier in the day. As the NSP officer pursued the fleeing car, the chase ended on a gravel road near 40th … The post Nebraska State Patrol car crashed near North Bluff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol vehicle involved in accident near North Bluff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-vehicle-involved-in-accident-near-north-bluff/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A Nebraska State Patrol vehicle was involved in an accident near North 40th Street and Mill Road Sunday at 3:42 p.m. NSP said an officer had responded to a hit and run earlier in the day. As the NSP officer pursued the getaway car, the chase ended on the dirt road … The post Nebraska State Patrol vehicle involved in accident near North Bluff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Oil-soaked soil from a Kansas pipeline spill was sent to a landfill near Omaha. https://thesarpycounty.com/oil-soaked-soil-from-a-kansas-pipeline-spill-was-sent-to-a-landfill-near-omaha-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Thousands of cubic yards of oil-soaked soil from a Kansas pipeline leak ended up in a landfill in the Omaha area, and the EPA wants the state to make sure it’s not contaminating anything. Here. “This is a foreign corporation that is using Nebraska as a dumping ground,” said Jane … The post Oil-soaked soil from a Kansas pipeline spill was sent to a landfill near Omaha. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Impossible to escape”: a new mega-prison for gangs was opened in El Salvador https://thesarpycounty.com/impossible-to-escape-a-new-mega-prison-for-gangs-was-opened-in-el-salvador/ Chilling photos show how the first hardcore thugs moved into a new mega-prison in El Salvador, from which, in the words of President Naiba Bukele, “it is impossible to escape.” Images from the Anti-Terrorism Center, built by the Salvadoran authorities hell-bent on winning the war against violent street gangs, show heavily tattooed, barefoot and stripped … The post “Impossible to escape”: a new mega-prison for gangs was opened in El Salvador appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol responds to crash near North Bluff https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-responds-to-crash-near-north-bluff/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska State Patrol responded to an incident near North Bluff on Sunday. The accident occurred near North 40th Street and Mill Road at 3:42 pm According to a reporter on the spot, an NSP vehicle was involved in the accident. NSP said an officer had responded to a hit and … The post Nebraska State Patrol responds to crash near North Bluff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Monday Forecast: Hold on to your hats… windy start to the week! https://thesarpycounty.com/monday-forecast-hold-on-to-your-hats-windy-start-to-the-week/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Rain with scattered thunderstorms is likely Sunday evening and Monday morning, with some thunderstorms likely to be severe or severe in extreme southeast Nebraska. Monday is expected to be windy and cold. Snow is expected in northern areas on Tuesday. A low pressure system will move from southwest to east Nebraska … The post Monday Forecast: Hold on to your hats… windy start to the week! appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The train car catches fire west of Cozad https://thesarpycounty.com/the-train-car-catches-fire-west-of-cozad/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — In the latest development in a series of train accidents in Dawson County, a Union Pacific rail car caught fire west of Cozad Saturday. When help arrived, there were flames coming out of the roof of the car. The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Cozad Volunteer Fire Department, Cozad Police Department, … The post The train car catches fire west of Cozad appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Tax Credits Offered for Donations to Private Pregnancy Centers in Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/tax-credits-offered-for-donations-to-private-pregnancy-centers-in-nebraska-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner). As Nebraska senators prepare to debate on abortion, a lawmaker on Friday introduced a proposal to provide tax breaks to private pregnancy centers. Bill 606, proposed by State Senator Johny Albrecht of Thurston, establishes the Nebraska Pregnancy Assistance Act and proposes tax credits to encourage private donations to “empower underserved women … The post Tax Credits Offered for Donations to Private Pregnancy Centers in Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Thunderstorms possible by Sunday evening https://thesarpycounty.com/thunderstorms-possible-by-sunday-evening/ Extreme southeast Nebraska is located along the extreme northern edge of a marginal risk (Level 1/5) for severe weather Sunday night. One or two storms can produce borderline high winds (~60 mph), mainly to the south. The bigger picture: we are at the extreme northern limit of serious risk. The best chance for bad weather … The post Thunderstorms possible by Sunday evening appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska conservatives set their sights on taking over education https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-conservatives-set-their-sights-on-taking-over-education/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — Nebraska will use taxpayer money to fund vouchers for private schools, make it easier to withdraw books from school libraries, target transgender students, and give the state’s newly elected conservative governor more control over education policy in line with bills. considered by the Legislature. Other states have taken similar steps, but … The post Nebraska conservatives set their sights on taking over education appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Thieves on a moped tore off the headphones from 21 people in New York: police https://thesarpycounty.com/thieves-on-a-moped-tore-off-the-headphones-from-21-people-in-new-york-police/ Over the past month, a group of moped-riding crooks have ripped Apple headphones off the heads of at least 21 people in the city, according to the NYPD. The gang – usually four thieves on two mopeds – first attacked on January 28, grabbing a 22-year-old man’s Apple AirPods Max headphones at Ninth Avenue and … The post Thieves on a moped tore off the headphones from 21 people in New York: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Conservatives Focus on Education Acquisition https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-conservatives-focus-on-education-acquisition-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska would use taxpayer money to fund private school vouchers, make it easier to remove books from school libraries, target transgender students, and give the state’s newly elected conservative governor more control over education policy in based on the laws in question the Legislature. Other states have made similar moves, but … The post Nebraska Conservatives Focus on Education Acquisition appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Thousands of people enjoy antiques at the Winterfest event in Lancaster County. https://thesarpycounty.com/thousands-of-people-enjoy-antiques-at-the-winterfest-event-in-lancaster-county/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). The people of Lincoln got a chance to find their treasure this weekend at the 21st annual Winterfest Flea Market and Antique Show. Approximately 5,000 people walked through the doors of the Lancaster County Events Center to view the merchandise of more than 200 vendors. Visitors could buy anything from jewelry to … The post Thousands of people enjoy antiques at the Winterfest event in Lancaster County. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Humane Society of Nebraska Holds Open Day https://thesarpycounty.com/humane-society-of-nebraska-holds-open-day/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Humane Society of Nebraska continues to encourage anyone who can open their home for one of their puppies to come and ask for adoption. They hosted an open house on Saturday so people can get up close and personal with their potential new pets. The event gave people the opportunity … The post Humane Society of Nebraska Holds Open Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hospitals suspend use of gas and air for pregnant women due to nitrous oxide concerns https://thesarpycounty.com/hospitals-suspend-use-of-gas-and-air-for-pregnant-women-due-to-nitrous-oxide-concerns/ Women in labor are denied gas and air anesthesia due to concerns for the health of midwives and doctors. It is stated that they may be exposed to harmful levels in their work. The Royal College of Midwives blames many dilapidated maternity hospitals on poor ventilation, which it describes as “unusable”. While gas and air—a … The post Hospitals suspend use of gas and air for pregnant women due to nitrous oxide concerns appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“O” Street Temporary closure on Sunday 26th February https://thesarpycounty.com/o-street-temporary-closure-on-sunday-26th-february/ UREUR LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — 7am to 3pm Westbound “O” Street will be temporarily closed for crane work. Motorists can use the detour by taking 11th Street to “N” Street to 10th Street. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities recommends that you use caution in all work areas for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and workers. Signage … The post “O” Street Temporary closure on Sunday 26th February appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha native prepares to climb Mount Everest https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-native-prepares-to-climb-mount-everest-3/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – Dr. Jacob Weasel lives in Rapid City, South Dakota, but Omaha is special to him. “Throughout my upbringing, I stayed in Omaha. My family is still there, so I still consider it home in many ways,” Jacob said. The Papillion La Vista graduate completed his Creighton degree with a full lap … The post Omaha native prepares to climb Mount Everest appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Area, regional employers will participate in the college’s spring career fair https://thesarpycounty.com/area-regional-employers-will-participate-in-the-colleges-spring-career-fair/ The spring career fair at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, which is open to all Northeast students and alumni, will showcase several employers looking to hire again this year. Representatives from approximately 90 companies, agencies and organizations will take part in the event on Tuesday, February 28, from 10:30 to 14:00, in the Cox Activities … The post Area, regional employers will participate in the college’s spring career fair appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Rib Shack Smoke House spreads love throughout the metro area https://thesarpycounty.com/rib-shack-smoke-house-spreads-love-throughout-the-metro-area/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — On Saturday, a local business spread the love of their community by donating delicious food. People from the Rib Shack Smoke House in Omaha, along with other volunteers, tried to live off donations by packing lunch bags, which were then sent to six different locations throughout the metro, including the New … The post Rib Shack Smoke House spreads love throughout the metro area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.