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COVID-19 cases down in Omaha metro; three new deaths reported https://thesarpycounty.com/covid-19-cases-down-in-omaha-metro-three-new-deaths-reported/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Douglas County Department of Health Thursday confirmed that the department has received 113 new cases of COVID-19 since our last report on Monday. A total of 179,628 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 down in Omaha metro; three new deaths reported appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

City of Omaha to Receive Federal Funding to Eliminate Lead Pollution https://thesarpycounty.com/city-of-omaha-to-receive-federal-funding-to-eliminate-lead-pollution/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Omaha will receive more than $34 million in federal funding to help clean up lead pollution in city homes. Tomorrow, the Environmental Protection Agency will present the city with a check for $29.9 million as part of its agreement with the city to continue remediating lead-contaminated homes and yards at the … The post City of Omaha to Receive Federal Funding to Eliminate Lead Pollution appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

American arrested in Israel on suspicion of ‘hate crime’ against historic Jerusalem church https://thesarpycounty.com/american-arrested-in-israel-on-suspicion-of-hate-crime-against-historic-jerusalem-church/ Israeli police on Thursday arrested an American tourist after he allegedly knocked down and smashed a statue of Jesus in a church in Jerusalem’s Old City. Images on social media showed the statue lying horizontally on the floor after it was apparently pulled from its stand in the church. The incident took place at the … The post American arrested in Israel on suspicion of ‘hate crime’ against historic Jerusalem church appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 35-year-old man was cut in the face at Capital One bank in New York, police said. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-35-year-old-man-was-cut-in-the-face-at-capital-one-bank-in-new-york-police-said/ A 35-year-old man was shot in the face at a Manhattan bank late Wednesday night, police said. The victim was attacked at the Capital One bank on Broadway near East 14th Street, a few steps from the Union Square subway station, just after 10 p.m., authorities said. According to police, a dark-skinned man in a … The post A 35-year-old man was cut in the face at Capital One bank in New York, police said. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

US Republican Party votes to remove Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee for past anti-Semitic remarks https://thesarpycounty.com/us-republican-party-votes-to-remove-rep-omar-from-foreign-affairs-committee-for-past-anti-semitic-remarks/ WASHINGTON. On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted partisanship to remove Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee for past anti-Semitic statements. The removal, a first for a Democrat in this session of Congress, follows a Democratic vote to strip two Republicans of all their committee appointments in the past Congress … The post US Republican Party votes to remove Rep. Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee for past anti-Semitic remarks appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

City officials say Lincoln’s biosolids program provides economic and environmental benefits https://thesarpycounty.com/city-officials-say-lincolns-biosolids-program-provides-economic-and-environmental-benefits/ Courtesy of the city of Lincoln LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Lincoln’s biosolids program will bring economic benefits to the city while also helping the environment, officials said. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliott praised the program at a Thursday press conference. The program converts biosolids created by wastewater treatment … The post City officials say Lincoln’s biosolids program provides economic and environmental benefits appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The woman wrongly convicted of the murder of Beatrice 6 dies https://thesarpycounty.com/the-woman-wrongly-convicted-of-the-murder-of-beatrice-6-dies-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A woman who was one of six people wrongly convicted of the rape and murder of a female Beatrice in 1985 has died. Kathleen “Kathy” Gonzalez of York died Jan. 10 while visiting Greeley, Colorado, according to her obituary. She was 62 years old. “She faced adversity that never truly left … The post The woman wrongly convicted of the murder of Beatrice 6 dies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Winnebago man sentenced to prison https://thesarpycounty.com/winnebago-man-sentenced-to-prison/ A Winnebago man was convicted of child sexual abuse. US Attorney Steven Russell announced in a news release Wednesday that US District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher has sentenced Robert McClelland, 39, to 11 years and 3 months in prison. There is no probation in the federal system. Upon his release from prison, McClelland will … The post Winnebago man sentenced to prison appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chris Stapleton Announces Omaha Tour Stoppage https://thesarpycounty.com/chris-stapleton-announces-omaha-tour-stoppage/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Chris Stapleton, who is scheduled to perform the national anthem at the Super Bowl next weekend, has announced dates for his upcoming tour, including a summer stop in Omaha. The country music star will perform at the CHI Medical Center arena on July 19 with special guests Marty Stewart and the … The post Chris Stapleton Announces Omaha Tour Stoppage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chris Stapleton announces concert tour stop in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/chris-stapleton-announces-concert-tour-stop-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – Chris Stapleton, who is expected to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl next weekend, has announced concert dates for his upcoming tour, including a summer stop in Omaha. The country music star will perform at the CHI Health Center arena on July 19 with special guests Marty Stuart and … The post Chris Stapleton announces concert tour stop in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police announce major action following email from assistant director asking for donations for trafficker https://thesarpycounty.com/police-announce-major-action-following-email-from-assistant-director-asking-for-donations-for-trafficker/ Authorities in Rhode Island are investigating an incident involving an illegal immigrant student whose school has started a fundraiser to pay for the coyote. Providence Mount Pleasant High School Assistant Principal Stephanie Harvey sent out an email last week asking for donations for “a student who came to America with Coyote, a group that helps … The post Police announce major action following email from assistant director asking for donations for trafficker appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Body of New York woman strangled in apartment found after reports of ‘bad smell’ https://thesarpycounty.com/body-of-new-york-woman-strangled-in-apartment-found-after-reports-of-bad-smell/ Authorities said Thursday that the 43-year-old woman was killed in her Brooklyn home and her body was only discovered after neighbors complained about a bad smell coming from the apartment. Police said Tamara Graham was found dead on the living room floor of her eighth-floor apartment at NYCHA Albany Houses on Troy Avenue off St. … The post Body of New York woman strangled in apartment found after reports of ‘bad smell’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Not ‘classic TV heart attack’: 43-year-old woman shares lesser-known signs of an emergency https://thesarpycounty.com/not-classic-tv-heart-attack-43-year-old-woman-shares-lesser-known-signs-of-an-emergency/ A popular depiction of a heart attack usually depicts a person clutching their chest and in excruciating pain. But a medical emergency isn’t always a “classic TV heart attack.” In fact, the symptoms that target women are often more subtle. It’s something Emma Shannon, 43, knows all too well. Having recently opened her own bar … The post Not ‘classic TV heart attack’: 43-year-old woman shares lesser-known signs of an emergency appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

U.S. House of Representatives agrees on something: lawmakers condemn ‘horrors of socialism’ https://thesarpycounty.com/u-s-house-of-representatives-agrees-on-something-lawmakers-condemn-horrors-of-socialism/ WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives held a strong bipartisan vote Thursday condemning socialism and former socialist leaders, though Democrats chided most Republicans for wasting time on a “political stunt” and refusing to allow debate on an amendment that would clarify Social Security and Medicare. service. not socialist programs. Maryland Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer … The post U.S. House of Representatives agrees on something: lawmakers condemn ‘horrors of socialism’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Accidental fire causes more than $500,000 in damage to the Grand Island home, officials say https://thesarpycounty.com/accidental-fire-causes-more-than-500000-in-damage-to-the-grand-island-home-officials-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Grand Island Fire Department says Monday morning’s house fire caused more than $500,000 in damage. Officials attribute the total loss to an accidental electrical fire. Thick, black smoke could be seen for more than a mile around the city as units raced toward Midaro Drive. The temperature was well below … The post Accidental fire causes more than $500,000 in damage to the Grand Island home, officials say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s bill aims to ease the financial burden of abuse victims https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-bill-aims-to-ease-the-financial-burden-of-abuse-victims/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – An Omaha state senator has introduced a bill that would prevent the medical debt of abuse victims from being sent to collection agencies. “These they are people who are in acute stages of trauma,” said Omaha State Senator John Fredrickson, who introduced LB315 last month. We know that sexual assault, domestic … The post Nebraska’s bill aims to ease the financial burden of abuse victims appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The former Northeast Ag principal and instructor has been named deputy director of the State Ag department https://thesarpycounty.com/the-former-northeast-ag-principal-and-instructor-has-been-named-deputy-director-of-the-state-ag-department/ LINCOLN – A former Northeast Community College administrator and instructor has been named assistant director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Hilary Maricle, who has extensive experience and education in agriculture, agribusiness, natural resources, and leadership, began her position at NDA on January 18. “Hilary is a multigenerational farmer/rancher in Nebraska who studied agriculture at … The post The former Northeast Ag principal and instructor has been named deputy director of the State Ag department appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman Wrongly Convicted in Beatrice Murder Dies https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-wrongly-convicted-in-beatrice-murder-dies/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). A woman has died who was one of six people wrongly convicted of the 1985 rape and murder of a woman, Beatrice. According to her obituary, Kathleen “Kathy” Gonzalez of York died Jan. 10 while visiting Greeley, Colorado. She was 62 years old. “She faced adversity that never left her alone, but … The post Woman Wrongly Convicted in Beatrice Murder Dies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The woman wrongly convicted of the murder of Beatrice 6 dies https://thesarpycounty.com/the-woman-wrongly-convicted-of-the-murder-of-beatrice-6-dies/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A woman who was one of six people wrongly convicted of the rape and murder of a female Beatrice in 1985 has died. Kathleen “Kathy” Gonzalez of York died Jan. 10 while visiting Greeley, Colorado, according to her obituary. She was 62 years old. “She faced adversity that never truly left … The post The woman wrongly convicted of the murder of Beatrice 6 dies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The owner of the famous confectionery Ray’s was brutally attacked outside the store in New York https://thesarpycounty.com/the-owner-of-the-famous-confectionery-rays-was-brutally-attacked-outside-the-store-in-new-york/ The 90-year-old owner of Ray’s famed candy store was brutally assaulted outside his East Village store, leaving him with a black eye and a nasty cut on his face, police said and reports Thursday. Ray Alvarez was accidentally attacked around 3 a.m. Tuesday by a stranger who asked him if he wanted to buy a … The post The owner of the famous confectionery Ray’s was brutally attacked outside the store in New York appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cardiovascular Abortion Ban Bill Draws Hundreds to Nebraska State Capitol https://thesarpycounty.com/cardiovascular-abortion-ban-bill-draws-hundreds-to-nebraska-state-capitol/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. Each Wednesday, supporters and opponents were given three hours to discuss a bill by State Senator Joni Albrecht to ban abortion in Nebraska after an ultrasound detects fetal heart activity. State Senator Johny Albrecht of Thurston discusses his “heartbeat bill” that would ban abortion after … The post Cardiovascular Abortion Ban Bill Draws Hundreds to Nebraska State Capitol appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Country artist Chris Stapleton is coming to Omaha in July https://thesarpycounty.com/country-artist-chris-stapleton-is-coming-to-omaha-in-july/ CMT/YouTube LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Chris Stapleton is bringing his “All-American Road Show” to Omaha. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives and The War and Treaty will join Stapleton on the 20-date tour. Stapleton and company will stop by the Chi Health Center on July 19. SEE ALSO: Country music artist Zach Bryan is coming … The post Country artist Chris Stapleton is coming to Omaha in July appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dr. Mosley reveals which wine can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14%. https://thesarpycounty.com/dr-mosley-reveals-which-wine-can-reduce-the-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-by-14/ The high blood sugar that is characteristic of type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of serious health complications ranging from blindness to kidney disease. Fortunately, you can change your risk for this blood sugar condition. What’s more, Dr. Michael Mosley suggested that drinking a certain type of wine in moderation might help. Whether you’re … The post Dr. Mosley reveals which wine can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 14%. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Journalist Trust takes NDEE to court over costly public records request https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-journalist-trust-takes-ndee-to-court-over-costly-public-records-request/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A coalition of reporters and their supporters Thursday will take the records manager for the Nebraska Department of the Environment and Energy before a judge in a fight over a public records claim with a price tag of $44,103 . “It’s just such an outrageous amount of money,” said Matt Wynn, … The post Nebraska Journalist Trust takes NDEE to court over costly public records request appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Council approves design contract for water system improvements https://thesarpycounty.com/council-approves-design-contract-for-water-system-improvements/ In their last regular session, Norfolk City Council approved an engineering design services contract with Black & Veatch Corp. for major water system improvements at the West Plant and for the construction of a new catch well. The contract will cost the city $730,407, which is well over $100,000 below the budgeted amount for the … The post Council approves design contract for water system improvements appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

West Omaha Target store reopens after shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/west-omaha-target-store-reopens-after-shooting-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — A Target store in Omaha West is scheduled to reopen at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, two days after a man was killed by an Omaha police officer after shooting at the store. Joseph Jones, 32, of Omaha, bought the semi-automatic rifle used in the Cable incident four days before he took it … The post West Omaha Target store reopens after shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo 2023 prepares teenagers for the future aspects of AG https://thesarpycounty.com/buffalo-bill-farm-and-ranch-expo-2023-prepares-teenagers-for-the-future-aspects-of-ag/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska)- Future Farmers of America members attended the 32nd Annual Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo. The event gave the students. who are interested in agriculture. the opportunity to network and familiarize yourself with different aspects of the business. “It’s really cool just to see a bunch of different AG locations that … The post Buffalo Bill Farm and Ranch Expo 2023 prepares teenagers for the future aspects of AG appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

22-year-old Omaha man dies after car crashes into tree https://thesarpycounty.com/22-year-old-omaha-man-dies-after-car-crashes-into-tree/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a vehicle that appeared to have run off the road in southwestern Omaha and crashed into a tree. Alexander Lokum, 22, was found dead in a car near 151st and Z Streets shortly before 3 a.m. Thursday, according to an Omaha … The post 22-year-old Omaha man dies after car crashes into tree appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

More than 100,000 gallons of water used to fight $700,000 home fire near Eagle https://thesarpycounty.com/more-than-100000-gallons-of-water-used-to-fight-700000-home-fire-near-eagle/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Eagle Fire & Rescue says it took about 104,000 gallons of water to fight Sunday’s $700,000 home fire. He also tells us that the crews were on the scene for almost eight hours, while the temperature fluctuated in the single digits. Here are some other numbers that show how much was … The post More than 100,000 gallons of water used to fight $700,000 home fire near Eagle appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The family says the suspect who shot up at the Omaha Target has struggled with mental health for years https://thesarpycounty.com/the-family-says-the-suspect-who-shot-up-at-the-omaha-target-has-struggled-with-mental-health-for-years-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska)-The uncle of the 32-year-old man who drove a loaded AR-15 into a West Omaha Target store on Tuesday tells 6 News the man has struggled with mental health for years and his family has been searching to get him to help. “He was a nice guy, he was a nice guy,” Larry … The post The family says the suspect who shot up at the Omaha Target has struggled with mental health for years appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.