Craig Huff

Pyrexia can be a key sign that the cancer has spread or is in a “late stage” – “very uncomfortable.” https://thesarpycounty.com/pyrexia-can-be-a-key-sign-that-the-cancer-has-spread-or-is-in-a-late-stage-very-uncomfortable/ Cancer has several characteristics that allow it to spread, but its ability to invade tissues is one of the main drivers of metastasis. Sometimes the mere presence of a tumor in the body is enough to cause neoplastic fever, but this is rare. Often, an increase in body temperature is a sign that the tumor … The post Pyrexia can be a key sign that the cancer has spread or is in a “late stage” – “very uncomfortable.” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

El Paso mall shooter stopped when bystander pulled his own weapon and opened fire: police https://thesarpycounty.com/el-paso-mall-shooter-stopped-when-bystander-pulled-his-own-weapon-and-opened-fire-police/ A 16-year-old suspected of killing another teenager at an El Paso, Texas mall was pulled over Wednesday by an armed bystander who was not afraid to shoot. This was announced by the acting chief of police Peter Pasillas. shooting a fight preceded and called it “an accidental incident between two groups”, according to KFOX-TV. According … The post El Paso mall shooter stopped when bystander pulled his own weapon and opened fire: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

David’s Morning Forecast – Sunshine and More Melt Today https://thesarpycounty.com/davids-morning-forecast-sunshine-and-more-melt-today/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – There are several patches of ice on the roads this morning as the temperature plunged below freezing again. However, clear skies mean we’ll see plenty of sunshine to start the day and temperatures that will rise above that freezing point fairly quickly, so these icy conditions should clear up by mid-morning. … The post David’s Morning Forecast – Sunshine and More Melt Today appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Liver transplant candidates’ often report one of two tongue symptoms – study https://thesarpycounty.com/liver-transplant-candidates-often-report-one-of-two-tongue-symptoms-study/ Liver disease can be divided into several stages. In the cirrhotic phase of the disease, liver function is severely impaired due to scarring. In this final phase, most patients require a transplant and report two changes in the texture of their tongue. In 2022, the Dentistry Journal of Basel examined the relationship between chronic liver … The post ‘Liver transplant candidates’ often report one of two tongue symptoms – study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mom makes shocking announcement after being sentenced to life in prison for killing her own 6-year-old https://thesarpycounty.com/mom-makes-shocking-announcement-after-being-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-her-own-6-year-old/ The mother of 6-year-old Eli Hart was convicted of first-degree murder. Julissa Thaler, who has had mental health issues as well as drug use, will spend the rest of her life in prison without the possibility of parole, a judge told her Thursday. After the verdict, Thaler continued to protest her innocence, scolding and calling … The post Mom makes shocking announcement after being sentenced to life in prison for killing her own 6-year-old appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Covid linked to potentially fatal heart problems – 55% increase risk of two silent killers https://thesarpycounty.com/covid-linked-to-potentially-fatal-heart-problems-55-increase-risk-of-two-silent-killers/ It is now clear that Covid-19 creates problems for both the neurological and physical systems. Research has begun to reveal much about the mechanisms at work, and inflammation seems to play a big role. A new study has found that higher levels of inflammation in heart tissue in Covid patients may make them more susceptible … The post Covid linked to potentially fatal heart problems – 55% increase risk of two silent killers appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Signs of Parkinson’s may appear in stool ‘early before symptoms appear’ – study https://thesarpycounty.com/signs-of-parkinsons-may-appear-in-stool-early-before-symptoms-appear-study/ Parkinson’s disease is an incurable disease that gradually disrupts the part of the brain that is responsible for movement due to cell death. What exactly causes nerve cell loss is unclear, but dopamine is known to be responsible for many of the symptoms of this condition. Early detection of the disease is important, as many … The post Signs of Parkinson’s may appear in stool ‘early before symptoms appear’ – study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Six out of ten Brits don’t know that processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer https://thesarpycounty.com/six-out-of-ten-brits-dont-know-that-processed-meat-increases-the-risk-of-bowel-cancer/ Processed meat is defined as any meat that has been preserved by smoking, salting, curing or adding chemical preservatives such as ham, bacon and sausages and breakfast meats. Some chemicals added to meat to preserve it, such as nitrates and nitrites, react with the body when eaten. It is this reaction, among other things, that … The post Six out of ten Brits don’t know that processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Veteran’s vision saved after ‘black spot’ in one eye was diagnosed as retinal detachment https://thesarpycounty.com/veterans-vision-saved-after-black-spot-in-one-eye-was-diagnosed-as-retinal-detachment/ A quick-witted optometrist saved a retired war veteran’s sight after he developed a black shadow in his right eye. Last June, Alan Lysens, 68, who was being treated for cataracts in both eyes at the time, woke up with what he described as a “black spot” in his right eye. After making an appointment at … The post Veteran’s vision saved after ‘black spot’ in one eye was diagnosed as retinal detachment appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles David O’Connell shot dead: ‘He was a peacemaker’ https://thesarpycounty.com/auxiliary-bishop-of-los-angeles-david-oconnell-shot-dead-he-was-a-peacemaker/ A prominent Los Angeles Catholic official who has served the community for over four decades was fatally shot Saturday in a California suburb. According to CBS Los Angeles, David O’Connell, an auxiliary bishop of the Archbishop of Los Angeles, was found at Hacienda Heights with a severe gunshot wound to the upper torso and pronounced … The post Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles David O’Connell shot dead: ‘He was a peacemaker’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska gets the win over Texas A&M 4-3 https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-gets-the-win-over-texas-am-4-3/ CLEARWATER, Fla. (Nebraska) -Billie Andrews hit two homers to help Texas A&M to its second loss of the season as the Nebraska softball team (5-4) earned a 4-3 win Saturday afternoon at the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational . Andrews led off with a homer in the first inning and added her second in the bottom of … The post Nebraska gets the win over Texas A&M 4-3 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Make-A-Wish Nebraska Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Annual Ball https://thesarpycounty.com/make-a-wish-nebraska-celebrates-40th-anniversary-at-annual-ball/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Make-A-Wish Nebraska hosted its annual ball on Saturday, in addition to celebrating its 40th anniversary. The Nebraska branch has granted more than 3,000 wishes since its inception in 1983, for children diagnosed with terminal illnesses. They sent children all over the world. Some of the more popular places are Hawaii and … The post Make-A-Wish Nebraska Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Annual Ball appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

How often do you need a toilet? Frequent stools may be an early sign of cancer https://thesarpycounty.com/how-often-do-you-need-a-toilet-frequent-stools-may-be-an-early-sign-of-cancer/ Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the UK. As with all forms of cancer, the prognosis is better the earlier it is found. However, this means that you need to become familiar with your bowel habits so that you can quickly notice any unusual changes. The frequency of your trips … The post How often do you need a toilet? Frequent stools may be an early sign of cancer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Tyson’s Treasure Chest hosts first “Deuces Cancer” bowling fundraiser in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/tysons-treasure-chest-hosts-first-deuces-cancer-bowling-fundraiser-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Tyson’s Treasure Chest foundation hosted a fundraiser on Saturday to raise awareness of pediatric cancer and provided an opportunity for families to spend a fun afternoon in the lanes. Ten years ago, the Chambers family lost their son, Tyson, to brain cancer. To keep his memory alive, they decided to … The post Tyson’s Treasure Chest hosts first “Deuces Cancer” bowling fundraiser in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

67-year-old man became ‘functionally’ blind for a year after blinking in the sun and closing his eyes https://thesarpycounty.com/67-year-old-man-became-functionally-blind-for-a-year-after-blinking-in-the-sun-and-closing-his-eyes/ Robert Graham said he was trying not to panic when his eyes closed one morning, leaving him unable to perform most of his daily tasks. Hoping that his symptoms would be temporary, he lived his life until he finally visited an optometrist a year later. After receiving Botox on the recommendation of a doctor, Robert … The post 67-year-old man became ‘functionally’ blind for a year after blinking in the sun and closing his eyes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

2 shots in separate shootouts in New York on Saturday night https://thesarpycounty.com/2-shots-in-separate-shootouts-in-new-york-on-saturday-night/ According to police, on a bloody Saturday night in New York, a woman was shot dead in Brooklyn, and a man in Manhattan. Police said a 24-year-old woman was shot in the right leg outside the Ebbets Field apartments at MacKeever Place and Montgomery Street in Crown Heights around 9:05 pm. She was taken to … The post 2 shots in separate shootouts in New York on Saturday night appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Huskers fall to Iowa 80-60 at home https://thesarpycounty.com/the-huskers-fall-to-iowa-80-60-at-home/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska drew a school-record crowd of 14,289 for women’s basketball, but the Huskers lost an 80-60 decision to No. 7 Iowa Saturday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Jaz Shelley led Nebraska with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Alexis Markowski added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Huskers, who slipped … The post The Huskers fall to Iowa 80-60 at home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Household snow blowers finish routes https://thesarpycounty.com/household-snow-blowers-finish-routes/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Due to a snowstorm this Thursday, plows were working overtime at the county, city, and even private levels. Several private contractors cleared the way for drivers in residential areas. For the first time in two years, the city has sent private contractors to clean residential streets. On Thursday afternoon, five companies entered … The post Household snow blowers finish routes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln County Community Connections is hosting a drug drive event https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-county-community-connections-is-hosting-a-drug-drive-event/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln County Community Connections hosted a drug drive event at District 177 in North Platte. The event is intended to give people a way to dispose of their medications after they are no longer needed. The event began with concerns that children could be on expired medications or that the … The post Lincoln County Community Connections is hosting a drug drive event appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Knife fight puts NYC cops in hot water: sources https://thesarpycounty.com/knife-fight-puts-nyc-cops-in-hot-water-sources/ An NYPD police officer was taken to a Kings County hospital after he was stabbed by another officer at a police station in Brooklyn, and the department’s Bureau of Internal Affairs is currently investigating the incident, police sources said. Both officers were on duty when one officer assaulted the other after an altercation in the … The post Knife fight puts NYC cops in hot water: sources appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

More melt as Sunday gets hotter https://thesarpycounty.com/more-melt-as-sunday-gets-hotter/ Despite some high level clouds on Saturday, the southerly flow brought conditions that allowed temperatures to reach the upper 40s and low 50s. A look at those high temperatures (below) shows much of where our snow fell last week, in shades of blue in and around I-80. A southwesterly breeze continues into Saturday night, keeping … The post More melt as Sunday gets hotter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Foundation raises funds for young cancer patients https://thesarpycounty.com/foundation-raises-funds-for-young-cancer-patients/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — It was a fundraiser for a good cause and an opportunity to have some fun. The Tyson’s Treasure Chest Foundation kicked off a new event at Sun Valley Lanes on Saturday. Dueces Cancer Bowling raised money to buy toys and blankets for children undergoing cancer treatment. Inspired by the death of … The post Foundation raises funds for young cancer patients appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s Pet of the Week: Meet Stormi! https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-pet-of-the-week-meet-stormi/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — A home in North Platte was recently discovered to have more than 25 cats, none of which have been spayed and neutered. Due to City of North Platte ordinances, households are not allowed to have more than 4 pets per home. Stormi and a group of her friends have moved … The post Nebraska’s Pet of the Week: Meet Stormi! appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A young mother was killed in front of her children after an argument in a parking lot on Valentine’s Day https://thesarpycounty.com/a-young-mother-was-killed-in-front-of-her-children-after-an-argument-in-a-parking-lot-on-valentines-day/ A 26-year-old mother was gunned down in front of her young children outside a grocery store in South Carolina on Valentine’s Day. Alexandria Kress Boris was shopping at a Kroger store in Irmo, South Carolina on Tuesday when she got into a verbal altercation with a complete stranger while packing groceries in her car in … The post A young mother was killed in front of her children after an argument in a parking lot on Valentine’s Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling meth to Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/man-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-selling-meth-to-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A man was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for selling methamphetamines in Lincoln. The US attorney’s office said 32-year-old Socorro Alejandres Alvarez of Mexico will serve ten years on probation following his prison sentence. There is no probation in the federal system. In 2020, Alvarez used an illegal cell … The post Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling meth to Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Biscuits and ale, the local pub offers ripe pairings with Girl Scout delicacies https://thesarpycounty.com/biscuits-and-ale-the-local-pub-offers-ripe-pairings-with-girl-scout-delicacies/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)—Since 2019, Pour Craft Beer & Spirits regulars have been eager to sell Girl Scout cookies because they knew they could pair them with a craft beer. A collaboration between Troop 20556 and the pub has resulted in a unique event that draws a bigger and bigger crowd with each passing year. Pour … The post Biscuits and ale, the local pub offers ripe pairings with Girl Scout delicacies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Table Tennis Club Creighton Prep has grown significantly, players are looking for competitors https://thesarpycounty.com/table-tennis-club-creighton-prep-has-grown-significantly-players-are-looking-for-competitors/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Many call it ping pong, but for serious players, the correct term for the competition is table tennis. Creighton Prep’s table tennis team has grown rapidly and they hope to compete. It is much more than just hitting the ball back and forth. It takes skill, focus and a lot of … The post Table Tennis Club Creighton Prep has grown significantly, players are looking for competitors appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Letters to the Editor – February 19, 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-february-19-2023/ NoKo wake up call Yeonmi Park, 29, of North Korea, according to The Post (“Brainwashed like NoKo,” Feb. 12, “sounds the alarm about America’s cancellation culture and awakened ideology”). Having escaped the horrors of her homeland, she becomes more than fleetingly acquainted with the vices of communism. “I didn’t run for freedom, liberty or security. … The post Letters to the Editor – February 19, 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Civic Saturday partners with the History Nebraska Museum to encourage civic engagement https://thesarpycounty.com/civic-saturday-partners-with-the-history-nebraska-museum-to-encourage-civic-engagement/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Civic Saturday held their quarterly meeting where they discussed democracy and the state of the nation. The goal is to encourage people to come together to celebrate our nation’s creed and discuss topics that include ways to increase active civic engagement through artistic ways that include poetry, music, and art. This … The post Civic Saturday partners with the History Nebraska Museum to encourage civic engagement appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sunday forecast: seasonal with combination of sun and clouds https://thesarpycounty.com/sunday-forecast-seasonal-with-combination-of-sun-and-clouds/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A cold front on Saturday night will bring temperatures down slightly on Sunday, but still remain close to the average for this time of year. It will be a quiet end to the weekend! A cold front that moved through Region 1011 on Saturday evening will result in slightly cooler conditions … The post Sunday forecast: seasonal with combination of sun and clouds appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.