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LPS mentor arrested for child pornography https://thesarpycounty.com/lps-mentor-arrested-for-child-pornography/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Lincoln Public Schools mentor was arrested Wednesday in a child exploitation investigation. Authorities searched the home of Joseph Maciarz Jr., 61, in South Lincoln, and found “several items of child pornography,” according to the Nebraska State Patrol. They arrested him on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography and took … The post LPS mentor arrested for child pornography appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fundraiser to honor retired campus health services director https://thesarpycounty.com/fundraiser-to-honor-retired-campus-health-services-director/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska)-From 1978 to 2007, Judy Sandeen, director of campus health services, transformed the way Hastings College served her students. By moving from a strictly reactive health care model to including proactive health education through peer educators, she has empowered students to take responsibility for their own health and well-being. A 1963 graduate of … The post Fundraiser to honor retired campus health services director appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Journalists’ Foundation of Nebraska sues NDEE over costly public document requirement https://thesarpycounty.com/journalists-foundation-of-nebraska-sues-ndee-over-costly-public-document-requirement/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A coalition of journalists and their supporters will appear before a judge in charge of the archives of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy on Thursday in a dispute over a $44,103 public document request. “It’s just an outrageous amount of money,” said Matt Wynn, executive director of the Nebraska … The post Journalists’ Foundation of Nebraska sues NDEE over costly public document requirement appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

January 2023 becomes the snowiest on record for North Platte and Valentine https://thesarpycounty.com/january-2023-becomes-the-snowiest-on-record-for-north-platte-and-valentine/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The National Weather Service Office of North Platte reported that both North Platte and Valentine had the snowiest January on record in 2023. Nebraska Basemap 12-12-2022(Nebraska Basemap 12-12-2022) The month also marked the third snowiest month ever for North Platte and sixth for Valentine, however, temperatures were cooler than normal … The post January 2023 becomes the snowiest on record for North Platte and Valentine appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bankers say ‘environmental, social and governance’ proposal is too broad, needs to be amended https://thesarpycounty.com/bankers-say-environmental-social-and-governance-proposal-is-too-broad-needs-to-be-amended/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — A proposal aimed at preventing the Nebraska State Treasurer from using public funds for “social and political” purposes prompted complaints Monday that it was too vague and interfered too much with banking decisions. . Robert Hallstrom of the Nebraska Bankers Association said that banks have traditionally been free to “lending, … The post Bankers say ‘environmental, social and governance’ proposal is too broad, needs to be amended appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln man arrested in child exploitation case https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-man-arrested-in-child-exploitation-case-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A now former LPS mentor is facing allegations of distributing child pornography. Investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol’s Tech Crime Unit, with the assistance of the National Security Investigation Unit (HSI), have arrested a Lincoln man following a child exploitation investigation. Investigators issued a search warrant Wednesday morning at the home … The post Lincoln man arrested in child exploitation case appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

40-year-old man shot dead outside New York funeral home during aunt’s wake https://thesarpycounty.com/40-year-old-man-shot-dead-outside-new-york-funeral-home-during-aunts-wake/ The man was shot Wednesday night outside a Brooklyn funeral home that was holding a wake for the victim’s aunt, according to police and sources. Tyrone Johnson, 40, was shot multiple times in the chest right outside the entrance to Grace’s Funeral Chapel at 607 N Conduit Boulevard. in Cypress Hills just after 7 p.m., … The post 40-year-old man shot dead outside New York funeral home during aunt’s wake appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Trade Agreements and Access to Foreign Markets Discussed in U.S. Senate Hearing on Farm Bill https://thesarpycounty.com/trade-agreements-and-access-to-foreign-markets-discussed-in-u-s-senate-hearing-on-farm-bill/ WASHINGTON. In its first meeting of the new session of Congress, the US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry met Wednesday for a hearing on trade and horticultural titles in the upcoming farm bill. Legislators have prioritized enforcing national agricultural trade agreements, expanding access to international markets, and supporting underserved producers. “The success of … The post Trade Agreements and Access to Foreign Markets Discussed in U.S. Senate Hearing on Farm Bill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Escaped convict captured after incident in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/escaped-convict-captured-after-incident-in-omaha/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – An escaped convict’s period on the run has come to an abrupt end, authorities say. Robert Moss was arrested Wednesday after an automobile accident in Omaha, according to the Nebraska Department of Corrections. He had disappeared from the Community Correctional Center-Omaha on November 17, while serving a one-year sentence for burglary … The post Escaped convict captured after incident in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 33-year-old mother who suffered from dizziness said she had herpes in the months before she died from cancer. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-33-year-old-mother-who-suffered-from-dizziness-said-she-had-herpes-in-the-months-before-she-died-from-cancer/ Anneka, who was told she had herpes after frequent bouts of dizziness, died a few months later from an aggressive type of brain cancer. The mother was only 33 years old when she was admitted to the hospital after accidentally dropping her six-month-old daughter Sienna due to dizziness. During her first visit, she was told … The post A 33-year-old mother who suffered from dizziness said she had herpes in the months before she died from cancer. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Quick shot of cold air before a warm up https://thesarpycounty.com/quick-shot-of-cold-air-before-a-warm-up/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — Whether or not the groundhog sees its shadow, cooler air will waft across the state behind a southward-moving cold front. The clouds will increase behind the front while the winds will become 10-20 northerly with gusts up to 30 km/h. In general we do not expect precipitation with the front but … The post Quick shot of cold air before a warm up appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cool weather at the end of the week; Warmer weather will return https://thesarpycounty.com/cool-weather-at-the-end-of-the-week-warmer-weather-will-return/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – After a couple of colder days, we saw warmer weather to kick off February. Temperatures are expected to plummet again over the next few days, but the long-term outlook is underscored by temperatures well above average this weekend and over the next week! A backdoor cold front is forecast to sweep … The post Cool weather at the end of the week; Warmer weather will return appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cozad presents Maker Fair 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/cozad-presents-maker-fair-2023/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — Cozad High School kicked off the 2023 Maker Fair on Tuesday morning. It was the first of two days of the fair, allowing students to take a break from traditional lectures and get a more hands-on introduction to careers they may wish to pursue in the future. During the two … The post Cozad presents Maker Fair 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha police released body camera footage of the shooting at Dino’s Storage store. https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-released-body-camera-footage-of-the-shooting-at-dinos-storage-store/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — Omaha police released four body-camera photos of the fatal incident at Dino’s Storage Monday night. Two police officers shot and killed a burglary suspect, who died. Officer Nicholas Lanning and Officer Joshua Moore were injured in the exchange. Police say the suspect, 38-year-old Stephen Docken, was killed after being shot several … The post Omaha police released body camera footage of the shooting at Dino’s Storage store. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Non-profit Council Bluffs transforms historic building into new apartments https://thesarpycounty.com/non-profit-council-bluffs-transforms-historic-building-into-new-apartments/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). The community often calls it a gem. This is one of the oldest buildings located in downtown Council Bluffs, the Cohen building. It was built before the Civil War. It has long been a retail destination for sports breweries, florists and clothing retailers, but times have fallen on hard times in the … The post Non-profit Council Bluffs transforms historic building into new apartments appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A bill to ban abortion due to cardiac activity gathered hundreds of people in the Nebraska State Capitol https://thesarpycounty.com/a-bill-to-ban-abortion-due-to-cardiac-activity-gathered-hundreds-of-people-in-the-nebraska-state-capitol/ 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. Hundreds of people in a crowded crowd waited for hours to testify for two or three minutes to seven members of the Legislative Assembly … The post A bill to ban abortion due to cardiac activity gathered hundreds of people in the Nebraska State Capitol appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska Legislature weighs the proposal to limit the growth of school property tax revenues https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-legislature-weighs-the-proposal-to-limit-the-growth-of-school-property-tax-revenues/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A bill introduced in the Legislature’s Revenue Committee would limit the money school districts receive from property taxes. Sponsored by Senator Tom Briese, LB 589 would limit a district’s annual increase in property tax revenues to 3 percent. “We continue to have a property tax crisis in this state, and some … The post The Nebraska Legislature weighs the proposal to limit the growth of school property tax revenues appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Announced new Pinnacle Bank Arena GM https://thesarpycounty.com/announced-new-pinnacle-bank-arena-gm/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) – Pinnacle Bank Arena’s management company, ASM Global, has announced Tim Savona as the new general manager of the arena and Pinewood Bowl. Savona succeeds Tom Lorenz, who died on October 1, 2022, and has served as general manager since the arena opened in 2013. “Pinnacle Bank Arena and Pinewood Bowl … The post Announced new Pinnacle Bank Arena GM appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

City Council welcomes Justin Snorton to Ward 3 seat https://thesarpycounty.com/city-council-welcomes-justin-snorton-to-ward-3-seat/ Norfolk Ward 3 has a new City Councillor. At a special session of council Wednesday evening, Norfolk Mayor Josh Moenning nominated Justin Snorton to fill the vacancy left by Gary Jackson, who stepped down due to ill health in January. Snorton is a longtime Norfolk resident and serves as a senior manager at Tyson Foods … The post City Council welcomes Justin Snorton to Ward 3 seat appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPD describes the active reaction of the shooter, training practices https://thesarpycounty.com/lpd-describes-the-active-reaction-of-the-shooter-training-practices/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Omaha police prompt response prevented a possible mass shooting Tuesday at a Target store. The suspect, 32-year-old Joseph Jones, was shot dead on the spot. Omaha Police have stated that it is their policy to dispatch an officer as quickly as possible in active threat situations. 11.10 Now I wanted to … The post LPD describes the active reaction of the shooter, training practices appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Target shoppers as employees pick up items they dropped when they ran away from the shooter https://thesarpycounty.com/target-shoppers-as-employees-pick-up-items-they-dropped-when-they-ran-away-from-the-shooter/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The day after they fled the shooter inside a Target near 178th and Center Streets Tuesday, some shoppers and employees returned to the scene to collect items they left behind during the escape. Some of them, without car keys, were picked up by the family on Tuesday, unable to pick them … The post Target shoppers as employees pick up items they dropped when they ran away from the shooter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska bill seeks to alleviate the financial burden of victims of abuse https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-bill-seeks-to-alleviate-the-financial-burden-of-victims-of-abuse/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) – A state senator from Omaha has introduced a bill that would prevent victims of abuse from going to debt collection agencies for medical services related to their injuries. “These are people in the acute stage of trauma,” said Omaha State Senator John Fredrickson, who introduced LB315 last month. We know that … The post Nebraska bill seeks to alleviate the financial burden of victims of abuse appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lisa Loring, The Original Wednesday Addams, Dies Of A Stroke At 64 – Minimize Your Risk https://thesarpycounty.com/lisa-loring-the-original-wednesday-addams-dies-of-a-stroke-at-64-minimize-your-risk/ In a Facebook post, her good friend Laura Jacobson paid tribute to the American actress. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of our friend Lisa Loring,” Jacobson said. “[Four] a few days ago she suffered a massive stroke caused by smoking and high blood pressure. “She was on life support for … The post Lisa Loring, The Original Wednesday Addams, Dies Of A Stroke At 64 – Minimize Your Risk appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hochul is making a good move toward fixing bail laws, but not enough to curb crime. https://thesarpycounty.com/hochul-is-making-a-good-move-toward-fixing-bail-laws-but-not-enough-to-curb-crime/ Good for Gov. Kathy Hochul for taking at least one significant step towards fixing the state’s disastrous bail reform, but there’s still a ton of things that need to be fixed to reverse out-of-control crime in New York. Presenting her budget on Wednesday, Hochul called for clearing up “confusion” by lifting the requirement for judges … The post Hochul is making a good move toward fixing bail laws, but not enough to curb crime. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

School officials say capping governor’s income will hurt education and job-filling efforts https://thesarpycounty.com/school-officials-say-capping-governors-income-will-hurt-education-and-job-filling-efforts/ LINCOLN. Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to further curb spending by local school boards faced opposition and concerns from school district officials Wednesday. During public hearings on Legislative Bill 589, education officials, including Cheryl Logan, superintendent of Omaha Public Schools, said his plan would remove local control over local education, place an “arbitrary” cap on school … The post School officials say capping governor’s income will hurt education and job-filling efforts appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The gun debate after the Omaha Target shooting follows familiar lines https://thesarpycounty.com/the-gun-debate-after-the-omaha-target-shooting-follows-familiar-lines/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — While only the gunman was killed in a target shooting in West Omaha on Tuesday, some say the whole thing could have been prevented. Supporters of laws like LB 77, the Concealed Carry Without a Permit Act, say the shooting demonstrates the need for more people to carry guns. Opponents say … The post The gun debate after the Omaha Target shooting follows familiar lines appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kearney man in prison for federal drug, weapons offenses https://thesarpycounty.com/kearney-man-in-prison-for-federal-drug-weapons-offenses/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Kearney man is serving 17 1/2 years in federal prison for crimes related to a 2020 motorcycle accident. The US attorney’s office said Brandon Goodsell, 36, of Kearney, was sentenced Wednesday to a 210-month prison sentence following his convictions for possession of methamphetamines with intent to distribute and possession of … The post Kearney man in prison for federal drug, weapons offenses appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln man arrested in child exploitation case https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-man-arrested-in-child-exploitation-case/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol’s Tech Crime Unit, assisted by the Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) Division, have arrested a Lincoln man following a child exploitation investigation. On Wednesday morning, investigators issued a search warrant at the home of 61-year-old Joseph Matziartz Jr. in Lincoln. NSP reported that the search found … The post Lincoln man arrested in child exploitation case appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fort Omaha Metro Community College Campus Opens Digital Express to Solve North Omaha’s Digital Divide https://thesarpycounty.com/fort-omaha-metro-community-college-campus-opens-digital-express-to-solve-north-omahas-digital-divide/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Beverly Lachlum Taylor has overseen the construction of Metropolitan Community College’s (MCC) brand new digital library over the past year and a half. Now the 13,000-square-foot space called “Digital Express” is complete. Books in the Omaha Public Library and MCC systems are available for ordering. The space is designed not only … The post Fort Omaha Metro Community College Campus Opens Digital Express to Solve North Omaha’s Digital Divide appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

PHOTOS: Omaha police release bodycam footage of fatal warehouse shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/photos-omaha-police-release-bodycam-footage-of-fatal-warehouse-shooting/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Omaha police on Wednesday released four body-camera images of a man involved in a deadly shootout with officers in a warehouse Monday night. OPD body camera images show footage of officers meeting 38-year-old Stephen Doken of Council Bluffs before he was shot dead. “The footage shows officers first making contact with … The post PHOTOS: Omaha police release bodycam footage of fatal warehouse shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.