Craig Huff

‘Amazing Teamwork’: First Responders Save Man From Frozen Pond in Otoe County https://thesarpycounty.com/amazing-teamwork-first-responders-save-man-from-frozen-pond-in-otoe-county/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Several rescue workers rescued a man who had been trapped in a frozen pond in Otoe County for nearly 45 minutes on Sunday. Syracuse Rescue Service Chief Tim Wilson said he received a report of a man who fell through the ice at around 4:30 p.m. Chief Wilson said two men … The post ‘Amazing Teamwork’: First Responders Save Man From Frozen Pond in Otoe County appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Incredible Teamwork”: Rescuers rescue a man from an icy pond in Otoe County. https://thesarpycounty.com/incredible-teamwork-rescuers-rescue-a-man-from-an-icy-pond-in-otoe-county/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). On Sunday, several rescuers rescued a man who had been trapped in an icy pond in Otoe County for nearly 45 minutes. Syracuse rescue chief Tim Wilson said they received a call about a man who fell under the ice around 4:30 p.m. The rescue team, along with the Syracuse Fire Department, … The post “Incredible Teamwork”: Rescuers rescue a man from an icy pond in Otoe County. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Creighton Federal Credit Union is experiencing an increase in fraudulent transactions https://thesarpycounty.com/creighton-federal-credit-union-is-experiencing-an-increase-in-fraudulent-transactions/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Creighton Federal Credit Union says on its website that the company is responding to a large number of fraudulent transactions by temporarily limiting the number of online transactions its customers can make. Here is the credit union’s online statement: “Creighton Federal is facing a very large number of fraudulent debit … The post Creighton Federal Credit Union is experiencing an increase in fraudulent transactions appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lawyers for Nebraska man warn of ‘legalized theft’ of net worth https://thesarpycounty.com/lawyers-for-nebraska-man-warn-of-legalized-theft-of-net-worth/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A small one-story home next to an elementary school in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is now owned by Omaha-based private investors, Continental Resources. Kevin Fair has owned the house for almost 20 years. He says he was paid for and is now valued at $60,000. But when his wife fell ill a few … The post Lawyers for Nebraska man warn of ‘legalized theft’ of net worth appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Letter signed by 1,500 calls on Children’s Hospital to oppose proposed ban on genital care https://thesarpycounty.com/letter-signed-by-1500-calls-on-childrens-hospital-to-oppose-proposed-ban-on-genital-care/ As of Monday, more than 1,500 people have signed a letter calling on the board of directors of Omaha Children’s Hospital and Medical Center to oppose legislation banning gender-sensitive juvenile health care in Nebraska. The bill also bans healthcare providers from referring patients to doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors and bans organizations that … The post Letter signed by 1,500 calls on Children’s Hospital to oppose proposed ban on genital care appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Governor Pillen, joined by Tom Osborne, declares Nebraska Mentoring Month https://thesarpycounty.com/governor-pillen-joined-by-tom-osborne-declares-nebraska-mentoring-month/ Courtesy of @TeamPillen on Twitter LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Gov. Jim Pillen has declared February to be Nebraska Mentoring Month. Pillen was joined on Monday by lawmakers, legendary Husker trainer Tom Osborne and representatives of the mentoring program at the State Capitol. At the event, Pillen announced a $5 million annual competitive grant to promote … The post Governor Pillen, joined by Tom Osborne, declares Nebraska Mentoring Month appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

May Trials set in 2022 Grand Island Police shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/may-trials-set-in-2022-grand-island-police-shooting/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – Two trials are scheduled for May for suspects connected to an August shooting involving Grand Island Police. Omar Tax Cervantes, 17, of Alda, is charged with 17 felonies in connection with the incident, including six counts of using a deadly weapon to commit a felony, two counts of attempted first-degree … The post May Trials set in 2022 Grand Island Police shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Forecast for Tuesday: above-average temperatures persist https://thesarpycounty.com/forecast-for-tuesday-above-average-temperatures-persist/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Seasonally warm weather will continue through the rest of the week. Tuesday will be dry, but there is a slight chance that rain will return in some areas on Wednesday and Thursday. In general, Tuesday will bring more sunshine, but it will be a little colder. The day will be mostly … The post Forecast for Tuesday: above-average temperatures persist appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Family ‘distraught’ when mom dies after going to bed with a sore shoulder https://thesarpycounty.com/family-distraught-when-mom-dies-after-going-to-bed-with-a-sore-shoulder/ The family was devastated after the mother of two died tragically when she fell asleep with shoulder pain. Claire Duffy, who thought a hot bath and sleep would ease her pain, asked her husband Richard to wake her up if she overslept. However, unfortunately, the 41-year-old man never woke up again. When Richard entered their … The post Family ‘distraught’ when mom dies after going to bed with a sore shoulder appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gasoline ignited, fire started at Omaha auto shop https://thesarpycounty.com/gasoline-ignited-fire-started-at-omaha-auto-shop/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A fire at an auto shop resulted in $85,000 in damage Monday afternoon. The Omaha Fire Department says crews were called to a fire at Optimus Auto, a used car dealer and auto shop near 88th and L Streets at 12:52 p.m. Monday. Crews who arrived at the scene saw thick … The post Gasoline ignited, fire started at Omaha auto shop appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Ted Carter appoints a search committee for the next UNL chancellor https://thesarpycounty.com/ted-carter-appoints-a-search-committee-for-the-next-unl-chancellor/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A 16-member committee will help search for the next president of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. On Monday, university president Ted Carter announced the search committee, made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. The committee will work with Carter’s hired search firm, AGB Search, receiving input from interested parties. … The post Ted Carter appoints a search committee for the next UNL chancellor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Rural Nebraska residents are more pessimistic in 2022 https://thesarpycounty.com/rural-nebraska-residents-are-more-pessimistic-in-2022/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – According to the 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll, rural Nebraskans are more pessimistic about their current and future well-being, as well as changes in their communities. Since its inception 27 years ago, the survey has asked respondents about their current situation and their perspectives for the future. This year, the percentage who … The post Rural Nebraska residents are more pessimistic in 2022 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Unicameral Committee Considers Prison Reform Again https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-unicameral-committee-considers-prison-reform-again/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — State Senators are considering two potential prison reform bills this session. All this after Gov. Jim Pillen announced he would provide millions of dollars to complete funding for a new state prison. On October 11, NOW met with State Senator Suzanne Geist and State Senator Justin Wayne to learn more about … The post Nebraska Unicameral Committee Considers Prison Reform Again appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NWS evaluates how the downed China balloon differs from the weather balloon https://thesarpycounty.com/nws-evaluates-how-the-downed-china-balloon-differs-from-the-weather-balloon/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The United States was captivated last week by a balloon floating 60,000 feet above the country, but the question remains: What was that balloon? The Chinese said it was their balloon, but they claim it was a weather balloon. The US claims the balloon was sent from China to spy. … The post NWS evaluates how the downed China balloon differs from the weather balloon appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

PLSHS Athletic Director Jeremy Van Ackeren named Nebraska Athletic Director of the Year. https://thesarpycounty.com/plshs-athletic-director-jeremy-van-ackeren-named-nebraska-athletic-director-of-the-year/ PAPILLION, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The athletic director of a high school in the Papillion area was named Nebraska’s athletic director of the year. According to Papillion La Vista Community Schools, La Vista South High School Athletic Director Jeremy Van Ackeren was named the 2023 Nebraska Athletic Director of the Year by the Association of Nebraska … The post PLSHS Athletic Director Jeremy Van Ackeren named Nebraska Athletic Director of the Year. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Pillen offers $5 million for mentoring and literacy of children https://thesarpycounty.com/pillen-offers-5-million-for-mentoring-and-literacy-of-children/ LINCOLN. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday proposed spending $5 million a year in taxes to create a new competitive grant program to help long-established youth organizations hire mentors for thousands of children. Primarily, the new mentoring initiative will focus on increasing the number of volunteers who spend time helping younger elementary school students develop … The post Pillen offers $5 million for mentoring and literacy of children appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The woman spoke about the “stinky” signs that led to the diagnosis of cancer: “It was not normal for me” https://thesarpycounty.com/the-woman-spoke-about-the-stinky-signs-that-led-to-the-diagnosis-of-cancer-it-was-not-normal-for-me/ Bowel cancer symptoms are often entirely related to your stool. While this topic may make you feel squeamish, it’s important to pay attention to any unusual changes. Runcorn’s Michelle Grant shared “smelly” signs that put her on alert. It was not unusual for Michelle to struggle with constipation, as she was on medication to help … The post The woman spoke about the “stinky” signs that led to the diagnosis of cancer: “It was not normal for me” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Protesters try to stop construction work on the Lincoln housing estate https://thesarpycounty.com/protesters-try-to-stop-construction-work-on-the-lincoln-housing-estate/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A local Native American group was protesting at the site of a planned housing development near Wilderness Park on Monday morning. Protesters with the Niskithe Prayer Camp stood in front of machinery, trying to stop workers from cutting down trees. Lincoln Police officers were called to the scene. They negotiated with … The post Protesters try to stop construction work on the Lincoln housing estate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Legislature Relaunches Attempt to Uphold and Simplify Food Truck Permits https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-legislature-relaunches-attempt-to-uphold-and-simplify-food-truck-permits-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – A proposal in the Nebraska Legislature would cut red tape for food truck owners facing what Omaha State Sen. Tony Vargas called a “patchwork of regulations.” Vargas’ Legislative Bill 740 would require the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to maintain a list of areas that have food truck ordinances and establish … The post Nebraska Legislature Relaunches Attempt to Uphold and Simplify Food Truck Permits appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Reception and treatment center employee injured in attack https://thesarpycounty.com/reception-and-treatment-center-employee-injured-in-attack/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). On Saturday, a prisoner from the Reception and Treatment Center attacked an employee. According to the Nebraska Department of Corrections, the attack took place on Saturday afternoon, when an officer was escorting an inmate from the holding cell to the bathroom and back. The prisoner refused to return to the pre-trial detention … The post Reception and treatment center employee injured in attack appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Legislature Relaunches Attempt to Uphold and Simplify Food Truck Permits https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-legislature-relaunches-attempt-to-uphold-and-simplify-food-truck-permits/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – A proposal in the Nebraska Legislature would cut red tape for food truck owners facing what Omaha State Sen. Tony Vargas called a “patchwork of regulations.” Vargas’ Legislative Bill 740 would require the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to maintain a list of areas that have food truck ordinances and establish … The post Nebraska Legislature Relaunches Attempt to Uphold and Simplify Food Truck Permits appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Douglas County, hospitalizations are down; 3 new deaths https://thesarpycounty.com/covid-19-cases-are-on-the-rise-in-douglas-county-hospitalizations-are-down-3-new-deaths/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Douglas County Health Department confirmed on Monday that the department has received 146 new cases of COVID-19 since our last report on Thursday. A total of 179,768 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county since March 2020. The County Health Department is still encouraging Douglas County residents to … The post COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Douglas County, hospitalizations are down; 3 new deaths appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska prison officer attacked by inmate https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-prison-officer-attacked-by-inmate/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) – An inmate at the Lincoln Reception and Treatment Center allegedly assaulted an employee over the weekend. According to the Nebraska Department of Corrections, on Saturday afternoon, one of the officers escorted the inmate from the cell to the bathroom and back. The prisoner allegedly refused to return to the cell and … The post Nebraska prison officer attacked by inmate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Creepy video: a man shoots blanks in a synagogue in San Francisco https://thesarpycounty.com/creepy-video-a-man-shoots-blanks-in-a-synagogue-in-san-francisco/ A shocking video captured the moment a man entered a San Francisco synagogue and fired multiple blank shots in front of stunned congregants after reportedly saying, “I’m going to show you something.” The horrifying episode took place at the Schneerson Center, a synagogue frequented by predominantly Russian-speaking Jews, where a man entered at around 7:30 … The post Creepy video: a man shoots blanks in a synagogue in San Francisco appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

North Omaha 24th Street Corridor Gets Millions to Launch Streetscape Project https://thesarpycounty.com/north-omaha-24th-street-corridor-gets-millions-to-launch-streetscape-project/ OMAHA. The North Omaha Streetscape Project kicked off Friday, costing about $9 million to help improve the area’s main commercial corridor, a historically redlined and under-investment section of the city. Improvements planned along the North 24th Street business district, 2.3 miles approximately from Meredith Avenue to Cuming Street, require improved sidewalks, traffic, landscaping, parking, and … The post North Omaha 24th Street Corridor Gets Millions to Launch Streetscape Project appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man sentenced to over six years in prison for selling meth in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/man-sentenced-to-over-six-years-in-prison-for-selling-meth-in-omaha/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A man was sentenced Friday to more than six years in prison for selling methamphetamines in Omaha. The US attorney’s office said 45-year-old Hugo Martha-Mejia of Mexico will serve five years of probation following his prison sentence. There is no parole in the federal system. In 2020, a confidential source from … The post Man sentenced to over six years in prison for selling meth in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The president of the University of Nebraska appoints the UNL Chancellor’s Research Advisory Board https://thesarpycounty.com/the-president-of-the-university-of-nebraska-appoints-the-unl-chancellors-research-advisory-board-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — University of Nebraska President Ted Carter announced Monday that he has appointed a 16-member committee of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to help guide the search for the University of Nebraska’s next president. Nebraska-Lincoln. The research committee will be chaired by Tiffany Heng-Moss, dean of UNL’s College of Agricultural … The post The president of the University of Nebraska appoints the UNL Chancellor’s Research Advisory Board appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Mayor announces support for proposed second water source https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-mayor-announces-support-for-proposed-second-water-source/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Leirion Mayor Gaylor Baird announced Monday her support for a second source of water in Lincoln. The City will develop a well on the Missouri River and an underground pipeline to provide access. The Mayor’s 27-member Water Sources Advisory Board made a recommendation in mid-January after a comprehensive review launched in … The post Lincoln Mayor announces support for proposed second water source appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln County Commissioners Approve Community Connectivity Grant https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-county-commissioners-approve-community-connectivity-grant/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Lincoln County Commissioners held their weekly meeting on Monday, with a relatively light agenda. The only real action the five commissioners faced was approving a grant from Community Connections in the amount of $1,190. The grant is expected to be used to purchase 10 Chromebooks for the nonprofit’s family … The post Lincoln County Commissioners Approve Community Connectivity Grant appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A young widower’s warning about five symptoms of a brain tumor that should not be ignored https://thesarpycounty.com/a-young-widowers-warning-about-five-symptoms-of-a-brain-tumor-that-should-not-be-ignored/ The young widower shared the story of his wife, who tragically passed away in 2019, just six months after her terrible diagnosis. Alan Johnston shared that his late wife Anneka initially brushed off the vertigo that bothered her as a “baby brain” after the birth of their daughter Sienna. However, Anneka actually had grade IV … The post A young widower’s warning about five symptoms of a brain tumor that should not be ignored appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.