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State Patrol gives advice to Nebraska motorists for traveling during winter storm https://thesarpycounty.com/state-patrol-gives-advice-to-nebraska-motorists-for-traveling-during-winter-storm/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – With winter weather on the way, law enforcement and the City of Lincoln are preparing for their role. “As we head into a snowy event, my job switches to cruising the freeways and back roads and looking for people who may be stuck or stranded or who have slipped away and … The post State Patrol gives advice to Nebraska motorists for traveling during winter storm appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Organ damage lasts a year after first symptoms appear in 59% of long-term Covid patients – study https://thesarpycounty.com/organ-damage-lasts-a-year-after-first-symptoms-appear-in-59-of-long-term-covid-patients-study/ It is common knowledge how COVID-19 affects us immediately after the initial infection. Most people are wary of the symptoms that may occur. However, three years after the start of the pandemic, we are still learning about the long-term effects of the disease. A new study of more than 530 long-term Covid patients found that … The post Organ damage lasts a year after first symptoms appear in 59% of long-term Covid patients – study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska bill takes power away from local health directors and hands it over to city councils https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-bill-takes-power-away-from-local-health-directors-and-hands-it-over-to-city-councils/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — When the COVID pandemic first struck, healthcare workers faced a difficult task. They had to respond to an unknown disease with multiple treatment options that was rapidly spreading throughout Nebraska. They had to make decisions… and they had to make them quickly. “Infection, which in most cases is caused by viruses … The post Nebraska bill takes power away from local health directors and hands it over to city councils appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Douglas County Treasurer Discusses Equity Theft https://thesarpycounty.com/douglas-county-treasurer-discusses-equity-theft/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Douglas County has millions of unpaid property taxes it has been trying to collect from homeowners and business owners since 2021. The figure is big: 7.2 million dollars. Because of this, 3,600 properties were put up for auction. “Unfortunately, sometimes people ignore the problem, hoping it will go away,” said Douglas … The post Douglas County Treasurer Discusses Equity Theft appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Glow Big Red’s donations to UNL are already ahead of schedule https://thesarpycounty.com/glow-big-reds-donations-to-unl-are-already-ahead-of-schedule/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Glow Big Red fundraiser kicked off Wednesday — and time is running out to donate. Glow Big Red is an annual event where anyone can help support a variety of university departments, clubs, and students in need of financial help. “Those donations continue to help us get … The post Glow Big Red’s donations to UNL are already ahead of schedule appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Westside girls team gearing up for second year of State Tournament https://thesarpycounty.com/westside-girls-team-gearing-up-for-second-year-of-state-tournament/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — State wrestling kicks off Thursday, and for the second year in a row, boys and girls will fight for championships over the weekend. 3 News Now caught up with the girls from Westside Wrestling on Wednesday as they prepared for the state tournament. “The message of this weekend is no different. … The post Westside girls team gearing up for second year of State Tournament appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Pothole season starts early, which creates headaches for DOT crews and Nebraska drivers. https://thesarpycounty.com/pothole-season-starts-early-which-creates-headaches-for-dot-crews-and-nebraska-drivers/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). The call came in to NDOT road crews sometime after 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. A hole has formed in a heavy-traffic overpass crossing I-80 in Sarpy County. A crew member mentioned that you can see right through the freeway below. This is the life of the Nebraska Department of Transportation. They are … The post Pothole season starts early, which creates headaches for DOT crews and Nebraska drivers. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sugar may significantly increase risk of stroke and heart disease – new study https://thesarpycounty.com/sugar-may-significantly-increase-risk-of-stroke-and-heart-disease-new-study/ Considered the leading cause of death worldwide, cardiovascular disease is a general term for a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Fortunately, research continues to suggest that the risk of these fatal conditions can be changed. Now, a new study warns that free sugars may pave the way for heart disease … The post Sugar may significantly increase risk of stroke and heart disease – new study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln East dance teams place at Nationals https://thesarpycounty.com/the-lincoln-southwest-and-lincoln-east-dance-teams-place-at-nationals/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Lincoln Southwest High School’s dance team, the Emeralds, finished third in the nation out of 11 teams for high football. The Emeralds recently traveled to Florida to compete in the UDA National Dance Team Championship in early February. The team took home a third-place finish in the big varsity kick for … The post The Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln East dance teams place at Nationals appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

GI Public Library adds creative space for teens https://thesarpycounty.com/gi-public-library-adds-creative-space-for-teens/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) — A local library has a new space that lets teens get their creative juices flowing. The Grand Island Public Library is trying to attract young adults to its teen space. Contains a variety of high-tech machinery including a laser printer, 3D printer, and a Cricut. Officials say having a makerspace … The post GI Public Library adds creative space for teens appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Road fatalities drop in Nebraska in January https://thesarpycounty.com/road-fatalities-drop-in-nebraska-in-january-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — In January 2023, the number of road fatalities in Nebraska was down from a year ago. The Nebraska Department of Transportation says eight people died in crashes on the state’s highways last month, down 2% from 2022, when 23 people died in 23 crashes. Four of the seven passengers who died … The post Road fatalities drop in Nebraska in January appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UNMC Hears Public Opinion on Upcoming Changes to the Saddle Creek Corridor https://thesarpycounty.com/unmc-hears-public-opinion-on-upcoming-changes-to-the-saddle-creek-corridor/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — As the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus continues to expand, some changes to the Saddle Creek Road corridor over the next two years could have some impact on travel in the area. “[They’re] important projects to improve public safety, increase traffic flow, and create better walkways in this part of … The post UNMC Hears Public Opinion on Upcoming Changes to the Saddle Creek Corridor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two-vehicle crash in Northeast Lincoln causes traffic delays https://thesarpycounty.com/two-vehicle-crash-in-northeast-lincoln-causes-traffic-delays/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A two-vehicle crash caused delays for some drivers in northeast Lincoln Wednesday morning. The accident happened around 8:30 am at the intersection of 48th and Fremont Streets. Lincoln Police are investigating the incident, which closed part of the road as crews towed vehicles. There were some minor injuries, according to police. … The post Two-vehicle crash in Northeast Lincoln causes traffic delays appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senator Mike Jacobson presents LB281 to rebuild 4-H field at Halsey https://thesarpycounty.com/senator-mike-jacobson-presents-lb281-to-rebuild-4-h-field-at-halsey-2/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska)-A 64-year-old 4-H camp was destroyed after the Halsey National Forest fire in October 2022. A Senator is trying to pass a bill to provide funding to rebuild it. Sen. Mike Jacobson Wednesday afternoon introduced LB281, his eighth bill in the 2023 Nebraska legislative session, which would provide grants to non-profit organizations … The post Senator Mike Jacobson presents LB281 to rebuild 4-H field at Halsey appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Testimony: The Laurel woman pressured her husband to “do something” about the man’s behavior https://thesarpycounty.com/testimony-the-laurel-woman-pressured-her-husband-to-do-something-about-the-mans-behavior/ HARTINGTON – The day before Jason Jones shot four Laurel residents to death and set their homes on fire, he and his wife, Carrie Jones, got into a heated argument. The comings and goings escalated to the point where Carrie Jones held a knife to her husband’s neck and pointed a loaded gun at him. … The post Testimony: The Laurel woman pressured her husband to “do something” about the man’s behavior appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Bold Skyscraper Offers Car Parking Program Amid Haymarket Business Fears https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-bold-skyscraper-offers-car-parking-program-amid-haymarket-business-fears/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). A few weeks ago, on October 11, reports first surfaced that some business owners in the Haymarket were worried they would lose customers during construction of the planned skyscraper due to traffic and parking problems. On Wednesday, the developer of the massive project shared some news in hopes of allaying those concerns. … The post Lincoln Bold Skyscraper Offers Car Parking Program Amid Haymarket Business Fears appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Urine test can detect two types of cancer with 99% success rate – groundbreaking study https://thesarpycounty.com/urine-test-can-detect-two-types-of-cancer-with-99-success-rate-groundbreaking-study/ The researchers, led by Dr. Ho Sang Jung, collaborated on a project to improve cancer diagnosis. Dr. Jung said, “In the case of cancer where the method of diagnosis is unknown, such as pancreatic cancer, it is difficult to detect and the survival rate after initial diagnosis is low.” Because early diagnosis is the most … The post Urine test can detect two types of cancer with 99% success rate – groundbreaking study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

AT 6 ONLY: First Nebraska patient to regain chest sensation praises surgery https://thesarpycounty.com/at-6-only-first-nebraska-patient-to-regain-chest-sensation-praises-surgery/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — Julie Tacha is the first patient in Nebraska to have regained nipple sensation. “Now in my thirties, I thought, yeah, let’s just go ahead and do it so I don’t have to worry about it anymore. No more mammograms, no more ultrasounds,” says Tacha. Tacha is newly married and has a … The post AT 6 ONLY: First Nebraska patient to regain chest sensation praises surgery appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lawmakers are weighing whether to limit the powers of local health directors over public health measures https://thesarpycounty.com/lawmakers-are-weighing-whether-to-limit-the-powers-of-local-health-directors-over-public-health-measures/ LINCOLN — COVID-19 has placed an enormous strain on hospitals and the healthcare industry, causing thousands of cases and deaths in Nebraska’s nearly three years of pandemic. Public health leaders, as well as state and local governments, have taken measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus that have helped “rescue” local hospitals, according to … The post Lawmakers are weighing whether to limit the powers of local health directors over public health measures appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Huskers are a “well oiled machine” heading into the season opener in San Diego https://thesarpycounty.com/the-huskers-are-a-well-oiled-machine-heading-into-the-season-opener-in-san-diego/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska baseball is ready to get back into the swing of things. The Huskers are gearing up for their first road trip of the season: to sunny San Diego to take on the Toreros. Nebraska head coach Will Bolt, who is in his fourth season at the helm, said Wednesday that … The post The Huskers are a “well oiled machine” heading into the season opener in San Diego appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

FDA eases restrictions on blood donation https://thesarpycounty.com/fda-eases-restrictions-on-blood-donation/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) — New changes made by the FDA could lead to more people donating blood. The agency has worked closely with a variety of other agencies to enable people who spent time in Europe from 1980 to 2001 to donate blood. Deferrals for bisexual or gay men have also been reduced to … The post FDA eases restrictions on blood donation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senator Mike Jacobson submits LB281 to rebuild Camp 4-H in Halsey. https://thesarpycounty.com/senator-mike-jacobson-submits-lb281-to-rebuild-camp-4-h-in-halsey/ NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska (Nebraska) – 64-year-old Camp 4-H was destroyed after a fire in Halsey National Forest in October 2022. One senator is trying to pass a bill to allocate funds for his restoration. On Wednesday afternoon, Senator Mike Jacobson introduced LB281, his eighth bill in Nebraska’s 2023 legislative session, which would provide grants to … The post Senator Mike Jacobson submits LB281 to rebuild Camp 4-H in Halsey. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Paws-itive Partners helps make spaying and neutering accessible https://thesarpycounty.com/paws-itive-partners-helps-make-spaying-and-neutering-accessible/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska)-Since 2011, Paws-itive Partners and North Platte and Sutherland veterinary clinics have worked together to make spay and neuter more economically feasible for low-income cat owners. The “Love My Cat” initiative is helping not only to control the cat population, but to give cat owners or caregivers of stray cats the opportunity … The post Paws-itive Partners helps make spaying and neutering accessible appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Softball Championship Final Leaves Hastings https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-softball-championship-final-leaves-hastings/ HASTINGS, Nebraska (Nebraska). The final game of the NSAA Softball State Championship will no longer be played in Hastings. On Wednesday, the NSAA board of directors voted 5-3 to change the format of the tournament to a four-team double-elimination two-bracket tournament with a winner-take-all championship final. Changing the format of the bracket in both baseball … The post Nebraska State Softball Championship Final Leaves Hastings appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Never too young’: 31-year-old man diagnosed with bowel cancer after worrisome symptoms in toilet https://thesarpycounty.com/never-too-young-31-year-old-man-diagnosed-with-bowel-cancer-after-worrisome-symptoms-in-toilet/ Colon cancer claims about 42,900 new victims each year in the UK alone. Kyron Hutchinson from Leeds was one of those thousands of people who were diagnosed with cancer in March 2020 at the age of just 31. His story highlights the importance of listening for any unusual changes in your body and seeking medical … The post ‘Never too young’: 31-year-old man diagnosed with bowel cancer after worrisome symptoms in toilet appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Winter storm arriving in Lincoln at night https://thesarpycounty.com/winter-storm-arriving-in-lincoln-at-night/ Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Warnings are active through Thursday morning. For more details on that prediction, check out the video above! Winter storm warnings and winter weather warnings expire Thursday. They run early Thursday mornings in southwest Nebraska, until noon in south central Nebraska, and until 6:00 pm on Thursdays in southeast Nebraska. … The post Winter storm arriving in Lincoln at night appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The snowstorm doesn’t last long https://thesarpycounty.com/the-snowstorm-doesnt-last-long/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska)- A storm system in southern Colorado will sweep through Kansas tonight, bringing accumulated and hurled snow across the region. The snow will be light early in the evening, but by mid-evening through midnight the heavier snowpacks will push through southern Nebraska and northern Kansas increasing accumulations. Most of the snow will be … The post The snowstorm doesn’t last long appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

One person was injured after falling from a roof near Orel https://thesarpycounty.com/one-person-was-injured-after-falling-from-a-roof-near-orel/ NEAR THE EAGLE, Nebraska (Cologne). One person was injured after falling from a rooftop south of Needle on Wednesday morning. 10/11 Now spoke to Eagle Fire and Rescue who said they responded to the scene near C and 2nd Roads along with two other rural departments and a Star Care helicopter. These local units treated … The post One person was injured after falling from a roof near Orel appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senator Mike Jacobson presents LB281 to rebuild 4-H field at Halsey https://thesarpycounty.com/senator-mike-jacobson-presents-lb281-to-rebuild-4-h-field-at-halsey/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska)-A 64-year-old 4-H camp was destroyed after the Halsey National Forest fire in October 2022. A Senator is trying to pass a bill to provide funding to rebuild it. Sen. Mike Jacobson Wednesday afternoon introduced LB281, his eighth bill in the 2023 Nebraska legislative session, which would provide grants to non-profit organizations … The post Senator Mike Jacobson presents LB281 to rebuild 4-H field at Halsey appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

3 News Now gets a sneak peek at Steelhouse Omaha Stadium https://thesarpycounty.com/3-news-now-gets-a-sneak-peek-at-steelhouse-omaha-stadium/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Steelhouse Omaha will provide the city with a one-of-a-kind venue. Omaha Performing Arts Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Arnold Reeves describes it as a flexible space and open canvas for artists and performances of all genres. “So that’s 3,000 standing places, but then if we move to the seating … The post 3 News Now gets a sneak peek at Steelhouse Omaha Stadium appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.