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Expert recommends seven cholesterol-lowering foods that will reduce the risk of heart disease https://thesarpycounty.com/expert-recommends-seven-cholesterol-lowering-foods-that-will-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-disease/ Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. Too much of it can cause problems as it can build up in blood vessels, leading to blockages. Like many diseases, high cholesterol can be worsened or improved with diet. With that in mind, Stuart McGinn, Managing Director of Baycroft Care Homes, spoke to Express.co.uk about … The post Expert recommends seven cholesterol-lowering foods that will reduce the risk of heart disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Operation Plattsmouth is considered the first in the country and the Vireo Resource Campus is still growing https://thesarpycounty.com/operation-plattsmouth-is-considered-the-first-in-the-country-and-the-vireo-resource-campus-is-still-growing/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. PLUTTSMUT, Nebraska — Vireo Systems made a splash in Nebraska about 15 years ago with a handful of employees and a single commercial space in the city’s FourMile industrial park. Within five years, a Tennessee company developing healthy products for people and pets expanded into a … The post Operation Plattsmouth is considered the first in the country and the Vireo Resource Campus is still growing appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bipartisan group predicts US debt default as early as summer, dependent on tax revenue https://thesarpycounty.com/bipartisan-group-predicts-us-debt-default-as-early-as-summer-dependent-on-tax-revenue/ WASHINGTON. The bipartisan think tank expects the United States to default on its debt in the summer or early fall if Congress does not act to limit the debt before then. The timeline is similar to that released by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office last week, which says lawmakers have time between July and September … The post Bipartisan group predicts US debt default as early as summer, dependent on tax revenue appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

64-year-old Lincoln woman loses $58,000 in online scam, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/64-year-old-lincoln-woman-loses-58000-in-online-scam-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)-A 64-year-old Lincoln woman lost $58,000 in an online scam involving her Amazon account, police say. On Tuesday, the woman received an email saying there was a fraudulent charge to her Amazon account. She then called the number provided in the email and was asked to send $58,000 to a bank account in … The post 64-year-old Lincoln woman loses $58,000 in online scam, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NFAT receives $150,000 from the city https://thesarpycounty.com/nfat-receives-150000-from-the-city/ North Fork Area Transit got a big boost from the City of Norfolk during its Tuesday night City Council session. In a 5-1 vote among current council members, the city agreed to contribute $150,000 to the transit organization to help fill the gap in needed funding as the NFAT struggles to get back on its … The post NFAT receives $150,000 from the city appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Debate in the Nebraska Legislature on the state’s overcrowded prisons https://thesarpycounty.com/debate-in-the-nebraska-legislature-on-the-states-overcrowded-prisons-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – The state appears willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to replace the state penitentiary, but studies – including the state’s – say it won’t be enough. The state study says Nebraska’s prison population will grow from 5,800 inmates to 7,400 by 2030, which is within seven years. It would … The post Debate in the Nebraska Legislature on the state’s overcrowded prisons appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LIVE: Funeral of deceased KCPD officer Mühlbauer https://thesarpycounty.com/live-funeral-of-deceased-kcpd-officer-muhlbauer/ KANSAS CITY, Missouri. The Kansas City community honors fallen Kansas City, Missouri cop James Mulbauer and his K-9 partner Champ on Wednesday. LIVE: Memorial service for deceased KCPD cop James Muhlbauer 11:26 | The visit is over, and the memorial service for Mühlbauer has begun. KShB ORIGINAL STORY | KCPD Police Officer James Mulbauer, K-9 … The post LIVE: Funeral of deceased KCPD officer Mühlbauer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LIVE BLOG: Ofc. James Mulbauer, K-9 champion, buried https://thesarpycounty.com/live-blog-ofc-james-mulbauer-k-9-champion-buried/ Watch live broadcast of KCTV Here. KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) – A visit and funeral for the deceased KCPD officer James Muhlbauer will take place Wednesday morning, along with a procession through the city of local residents and authorities to pay their respects. Muhlbauer and his K-9 officer Champ died last Wednesday in a plane … The post LIVE BLOG: Ofc. James Mulbauer, K-9 champion, buried appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two teenagers arrested for carjacking in New York, causing serious injury to the owner https://thesarpycounty.com/two-teenagers-arrested-for-carjacking-in-new-york-causing-serious-injury-to-the-owner/ Police said two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of car theft in Queens – a car theft that left the owner seriously injured when he tried to stop the thieves by grabbing onto the roof. Authorities said the 15-year-old suspects were charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorized use of a … The post Two teenagers arrested for carjacking in New York, causing serious injury to the owner appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cabin Fever fight, North & South O funding, Gothenburg train wreck https://thesarpycounty.com/cabin-fever-fight-north-south-o-funding-gothenburg-train-wreck/ Read past Reed Moore daily newsletters Matt Casas shares nine ways to beat salon fever. The future of funding for North and South Omaha remains uncertain. A 31-car coal train derailed in Gothenburg. Shake off that Omaha winter blues. Matt Casas. Published in Reader. REED MOORE AROUND OMAHA The future of the $225 million … The post Cabin Fever fight, North & South O funding, Gothenburg train wreck appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Starbucks unveils olive oil-based coffee drinks this week https://thesarpycounty.com/starbucks-unveils-olive-oil-based-coffee-drinks-this-week/ Courtesy: Starbucks LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Starbucks is adding an unexpected ingredient to its new cup of joe, olive oil. The latte also contains oat milk, while the espresso takes these two ingredients and adds a nutty flavor. Starbucks’ cold brew variety features sweet milk foam infused with two servings of olive oil. Each of … The post Starbucks unveils olive oil-based coffee drinks this week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kearney man killed in work accident https://thesarpycounty.com/kearney-man-killed-in-work-accident-2/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Kearney man was killed in a work accident early Monday morning. Kearney Police Lieutenant Derek Luke said emergency crews were called around 5:45 a.m. for a person trapped in a laser cutting machine at MACH 1 Manufacturing. Lt. Luke said that when first responders arrived at the scene, the man … The post Kearney man killed in work accident appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘He won’t last long’ Man suffers organ failure after catching bird flu while skiing https://thesarpycounty.com/he-wont-last-long-man-suffers-organ-failure-after-catching-bird-flu-while-skiing/ An artist who contracted bird flu on a family vacation suffered multiple organ failure and was in a coma for two months. Miles Negus-Fancy, 59, was also diagnosed with leukemia during his four-month hospital stay in 2016. “I used to say quite glibly, ‘Your life can change in an instant,’” his wife, Jackie, 58, said. … The post ‘He won’t last long’ Man suffers organ failure after catching bird flu while skiing appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce attends legislative event in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/norfolk-area-chamber-of-commerce-attends-legislative-event-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN – Dozens of people gathered in Lincoln on Tuesday for the annual Northeast Nebraska Chambers Day for an update on what’s happening in the legislature. Gov. Jim Pillen, who spoke at the annual event, said it was one of the largest turnouts he’s seen so far for the occasion. Members of the Norfolk area … The post Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce attends legislative event in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Debate in the Nebraska Legislature over overcrowded state prisons https://thesarpycounty.com/debate-in-the-nebraska-legislature-over-overcrowded-state-prisons-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The state appears poised to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to replace the public penitentiary system, but research, including the state’s own research, says it won’t be enough. The state study says Nebraska’s prison population will rise from 5,800 to 7,400 by 2030, that is, within seven years. It will … The post Debate in the Nebraska Legislature over overcrowded state prisons appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Snow, wind gusts and freezing temperatures Wednesday with a winter thunderstorm in the area https://thesarpycounty.com/snow-wind-gusts-and-freezing-temperatures-wednesday-with-a-winter-thunderstorm-in-the-area/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) -SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP)- Winter returned in a big way Wednesday with snow, gusty winds and freezing temperatures as a winter storm is hitting the area. With the storm system located to the south and an area of ​​high pressure bringing moisture and lift into the atmosphere to bring snow potential throughout … The post Snow, wind gusts and freezing temperatures Wednesday with a winter thunderstorm in the area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Parents furious after school board burying report of two students being sexually harassed by a boy in a skirt https://thesarpycounty.com/parents-furious-after-school-board-burying-report-of-two-students-being-sexually-harassed-by-a-boy-in-a-skirt/ There’s an old saying: “A cover-up is worse than a crime.” This statement is usually applied to politics, but is even more disturbing when applied to a politicized response to horrific attacks against children. The crime is already monstrous; subsequent attempts by civil servants to cover up criminal acts committed under their control increase shame, … The post Parents furious after school board burying report of two students being sexually harassed by a boy in a skirt appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Arizona rancher charged with murder of Mexican hitman on additional charges https://thesarpycounty.com/arizona-rancher-charged-with-murder-of-mexican-hitman-on-additional-charges/ An Arizona cattle rancher accused of killing a Mexican citizen on his property near an international border has been charged with new charges ahead of a hearing in the case this week. George Alan Kelly, 75, had already been charged with first-degree murder when the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday filed an amended … The post Arizona rancher charged with murder of Mexican hitman on additional charges appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol seeks new recruits as it tackles a shortage of soldiers https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-seeks-new-recruits-as-it-tackles-a-shortage-of-soldiers/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. The number of state troopers patrolling Nebraska’s highways hit a new low, although the state’s chief of patrol said Tuesday he sees good news in the recovery. Colonel John Balduk, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol, told the state legislature committee that he has 69 … The post Nebraska State Patrol seeks new recruits as it tackles a shortage of soldiers appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Debate in the Nebraska Legislature on the state’s overcrowded prisons https://thesarpycounty.com/debate-in-the-nebraska-legislature-on-the-states-overcrowded-prisons/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – The state appears willing to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to replace the state penitentiary, but studies – including the state’s – say it won’t be enough. The state study says Nebraska’s prison population will grow from 5,800 inmates to 7,400 by 2030, which is within seven years. It would … The post Debate in the Nebraska Legislature on the state’s overcrowded prisons appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man dies in Kearney accident at work https://thesarpycounty.com/man-dies-in-kearney-accident-at-work/ KEARNEY, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Early Monday morning, a man from Kearny died in a workplace accident. Kearny Police Lieutenant Derek Luke said ambulances were called around 5:45 a.m. to a man stuck in a laser cutter at the MACH 1 plant. Lieutenant Luke said that by the time emergency personnel arrived on the scene, the … The post Man dies in Kearney accident at work appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kearney man killed in work accident https://thesarpycounty.com/kearney-man-killed-in-work-accident/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Kearney man was killed in a work accident early Monday morning. Kearney Police Lieutenant Derek Luke said emergency crews were called around 5:45 a.m. for a person trapped in a laser cutting machine at MACH 1 Manufacturing. Lt. Luke said that when first responders arrived at the scene, the man … The post Kearney man killed in work accident appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 19-year-old teenager was shot dead by his father after he allegedly broke into a house with his mother and children inside https://thesarpycounty.com/a-19-year-old-teenager-was-shot-dead-by-his-father-after-he-allegedly-broke-into-a-house-with-his-mother-and-children-inside/ A Kentucky homeowner shot and killed a 19-year-old man who allegedly broke into his home in the middle of the night while his wife and children were sleeping in their bedrooms. Lexington police officers arrived at the home around 1:10 a.m. Monday, responding to a report of a burglary. WKYT-TV in Lexington. When the police … The post A 19-year-old teenager was shot dead by his father after he allegedly broke into a house with his mother and children inside appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New York fishmonger stabs man, injures brother in skirmish over stolen shrimp: cops https://thesarpycounty.com/new-york-fishmonger-stabs-man-injures-brother-in-skirmish-over-stolen-shrimp-cops/ Authorities said an Upper Manhattan fish market worker fatally stabbed a man and wounded his brother after one of the siblings tried to steal shrimp from a diner late Tuesday night. Both brothers, aged 25 and 29, were stabbed to death at the Fish Express fish market on St. Nicholas Square near Edgecombe Avenue in … The post New York fishmonger stabs man, injures brother in skirmish over stolen shrimp: cops appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Boy who had difficulty walking and said he was ‘constipated’ turned out to have cancer https://thesarpycounty.com/boy-who-had-difficulty-walking-and-said-he-was-constipated-turned-out-to-have-cancer/ Cancer often manifests itself in subtle and unexpected ways. This puts any unusual changes in your body into the spotlight. However, Adam was only two years old when he began to struggle with a frightening condition. Luckily, his mom Sheena Harrad, now 37, persevered until her boy was properly diagnosed. Sheena, from Coleville, Derbyshire, took … The post Boy who had difficulty walking and said he was ‘constipated’ turned out to have cancer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha congressman’s military records erroneously published by BBC https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-congressmans-military-records-erroneously-published-by-bbc/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. WASHINGTON. The U.S. Air Force inadvertently released military personnel numbers for at least two members of Congress, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska’s 2nd District and Zach Nunn of Iowa’s 3rd District, causing frustration and concern about veterans privacy. “The recent attack on the military files of … The post Omaha congressman’s military records erroneously published by BBC appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Court Staff Shortage Adds Stress, Overtime at Douglas County Court https://thesarpycounty.com/court-staff-shortage-adds-stress-overtime-at-douglas-county-court/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. Ron Murtaugh, administrator of the Douglas County Court, remembers the days when there were 100 applicants for a job. Now, he says, he was lucky to get 20. “We have jobs that are so hard to fill that some of them are now marked Open … The post Court Staff Shortage Adds Stress, Overtime at Douglas County Court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Possibility of winter mix, followed by biting cold https://thesarpycounty.com/possibility-of-winter-mix-followed-by-biting-cold/ After a few days in the 50s, winter is coming back in full force. Wednesday will be our transition day into a colder pattern, bringing some winter precipitation to the state as this occurs. Temperatures will remain in the 20s to 30s in Lincoln for most of the morning, but will drop steadily in the … The post Possibility of winter mix, followed by biting cold appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The GI Online Community Survey ends in March https://thesarpycounty.com/the-gi-online-community-survey-ends-in-march/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Grand Island Comprehensive Plan survey ends on March 8. Residents and business owners are encouraged to provide input on their digital survey or by visiting the project website. In addition to the online surveys, hard copies are still available at City Hall or the Grand Island Public Library. Community … The post The GI Online Community Survey ends in March appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man diagnosed with rare blood disease ‘Celtic curse’ https://thesarpycounty.com/man-diagnosed-with-rare-blood-disease-celtic-curse/ The man spoke of his relief despite being diagnosed with the Celtic curse after learning he was living with hemochromatosis. This condition is known as the Celtic curse because it affects approximately 1 in 113 people on the island of Ireland. This is a genetic disorder that results in abnormally high levels of iron in … The post Man diagnosed with rare blood disease ‘Celtic curse’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.