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Omaha Fire Chief Dan Olsen to retire in March https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-fire-chief-dan-olsen-to-retire-in-march/ Kingdon_House Omaha Fire Chief Dan Olsen Published at 8:54 AM, January 30, 2023 and last update 2023-01-30 10:20:19-05 Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed. Subscribe to the Headlines newsletter and get the latest information. Content Source The post Omaha Fire Chief Dan Olsen to retire in March appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska man accused of robbing multiple banks sentenced to more than 13 years in prison https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-man-accused-of-robbing-multiple-banks-sentenced-to-more-than-13-years-in-prison/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The following is a summary of the convictions handed down last week by a federal court in Omaha, according to Monday’s updates from Acting U.S. Attorney Stephen Russell. The current U.S. Attorney’s Office in Omaha is reminding the public that parole does not exist in the federal system. Dalonte FoardA 25-year-old … The post Nebraska man accused of robbing multiple banks sentenced to more than 13 years in prison appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Five Christian Students Killed, Spent Last Week Taking Bible Classes: ‘They Finished the Race’ https://thesarpycounty.com/five-christian-students-killed-spent-last-week-taking-bible-classes-they-finished-the-race/ A community in Arkansas is shaken after five of its members died in an out-of-state car crash after attending Bible classes for a week. According to KATV-TV in Little Rock, Arkansas, Salomon Correa, Magdalene Franco, Ava Luplow, Andrea Prime, and Susie Prime were on a church-sponsored trip to Jackson Hole Bible College in Jackson, Wyoming. … The post Five Christian Students Killed, Spent Last Week Taking Bible Classes: ‘They Finished the Race’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Peak Performance https://thesarpycounty.com/peak-performance/ Christian Rothmann, Color Fields, 2022, oil on cardboard Berliner Christian Rothmann’s daring colorism will be on full display at his reciprocal engagement at the Zodiac Garden Gallery, where his vibrant paintings will be on display on February 2nd. Working on a group of dynamic new works in oil, ink and watercolor, Rothmann explores the inspiration … The post Peak Performance appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

3 children return with family after being abducted in stolen car, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/3-children-return-with-family-after-being-abducted-in-stolen-car-police-say/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Grand Island Police Department says two teenagers are in custody after they abducted three young children while stealing an SUV early Sunday morning. The three children are 5, 1 and 7 months old. Police say the incident began around 3 a.m. Sunday when a man reported his 2012 Chevy … The post 3 children return with family after being abducted in stolen car, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

How a Nebraskan went from two tours in Ramadi to ranching in the Sandhills https://thesarpycounty.com/how-a-nebraskan-went-from-two-tours-in-ramadi-to-ranching-in-the-sandhills/ Garrett Dwyer manages around 500 Hereford and Angus cattle on his Bartlett ranch on the eastern edge of the Sandhills. The land it stands on today has been in his family since 1894, when his great-great grandfather turned it into a farm. Dwyer, who grew up here, is now the fifth generation of his family … The post How a Nebraskan went from two tours in Ramadi to ranching in the Sandhills appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LFR reports one dog found dead in house that caught fire https://thesarpycounty.com/lfr-reports-one-dog-found-dead-in-house-that-caught-fire/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Lincoln Fire and Rescue Service says one dog has died and $250,000 in damage to a downtown home following the fire. The call came just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday night after flames appeared at the front of a building near 29th Street and Vine Street. Battalion commander Aharon Pospisil said … The post LFR reports one dog found dead in house that caught fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

People suffering from gout attacks often report eating the same three foods “a few days before” https://thesarpycounty.com/people-suffering-from-gout-attacks-often-report-eating-the-same-three-foods-a-few-days-before/ Arthritis can be divided into several inflammatory conditions that affect various joints in the body. Pain in the big toe usually indicates gout caused by the accumulation of sharp crystals. Often, patients who suffer from these attacks report eating one of the three foods in the days leading up to the flare-up. Usually caused by … The post People suffering from gout attacks often report eating the same three foods “a few days before” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha police investigate Sunday night robbery https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-investigate-sunday-night-robbery/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Omaha police are investigating Sunday night’s robbery of a family dollar. Officers responded to the incident near 30th Street and Newport Avenue at 8:46 pm. An employee told officers that a black man, dressed all in black, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a slight build, entered the store, showed … The post Omaha police investigate Sunday night robbery appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

13-year-old New York teenager charged with murdering teen Naiheem Wright after school https://thesarpycounty.com/13-year-old-new-york-teenager-charged-with-murdering-teen-naiheem-wright-after-school/ On Monday, police said a 13-year-old boy had been charged with the murder of an older Brooklyn teenager during an after-school fight over the girl. Police said two other boys, aged 14 and 15, both previously arrested for felonies, were also detained in the heinous crime on charges of assault and gang rape. The three … The post 13-year-old New York teenager charged with murdering teen Naiheem Wright after school appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

More Rent Assistance and Legislative Bills: What’s Happening in Your Local Government January 31st https://thesarpycounty.com/more-rent-assistance-and-legislative-bills-whats-happening-in-your-local-government-january-31st/ Subscribe to Newsletter for Readers Our great email newsletter will tell you everything you need to know about what’s going on in Omaha. Delivered to your mailbox every day at 11:00. Become a Supporting Member Subscribe to thereader.com and become a local news contributor. We need to pay writers so you can read … The post More Rent Assistance and Legislative Bills: What’s Happening in Your Local Government January 31st appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The teams battle a large house fire on Grand Island, sections appearing to be completely destroyed https://thesarpycounty.com/the-teams-battle-a-large-house-fire-on-grand-island-sections-appearing-to-be-completely-destroyed/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Grand Island Fire Department says it is working on a facility fire Monday morning. This is happening on the 500 block of Midaro Drive, just north of Highway 34. All are advised to stay clear of the area until further notice. Around 7:30 a.m. heavy smoke could be seen towering … The post The teams battle a large house fire on Grand Island, sections appearing to be completely destroyed appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Up up and away; Conditions and temperatures rebound for the rest of the week https://thesarpycounty.com/up-up-and-away-conditions-and-temperatures-rebound-for-the-rest-of-the-week/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) -SCOTTSBLUFF,Neb.(KNEP)- After a cold and snowy weekend, help arrives with warmer temperatures and brighter skies for the rest of the week. But first, because Monday will be a really cold day with temperatures around 0°C and will remain on the cloudy side with winds picking between 5 and 10 mph during … The post Up up and away; Conditions and temperatures rebound for the rest of the week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LFR: Police rescue residents from house fire near 30th&D https://thesarpycounty.com/lfr-police-rescue-residents-from-house-fire-near-30thd/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). The Lincoln Fire and Rescue Service thanks police for rescuing the residents of a home that caught fire early Monday morning. Battalion Chief Aaron Pospisil said firefighters were called shortly before 1:00 a.m. to a house near 30th and D Streets due to reports of a fire inside. When Pospisil arrived, he … The post LFR: Police rescue residents from house fire near 30th&D appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Every year I hear new names in the community here’: Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards winners announced https://thesarpycounty.com/every-year-i-hear-new-names-in-the-community-here-omaha-entertainment-and-arts-awards-winners-announced/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Some of the metro’s most prominent artists took center stage Sunday night as the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards (OEAA) honored the best of the best in the arts, music and theatre. This was the 17th year of awards for people supporting Omaha culture and the first in-person awards since 2020. … The post ‘Every year I hear new names in the community here’: Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards winners announced appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Crime McDonald’s forced to take drastic action https://thesarpycounty.com/crime-mcdonalds-forced-to-take-drastic-action/ McDonald’s, which became famous for viral video of a fight in which, oddly enough, a raccoon was involved, is finally closing, the company says. The franchise owner of McDonald’s on Rideau Street in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, confirmed that the establishment will close based on “a business decision based on the viability of this particular site.” … The post Crime McDonald’s forced to take drastic action appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Doctors thought boy was a ‘lazy kid’ until he was given a rare diagnosis https://thesarpycounty.com/doctors-thought-boy-was-a-lazy-kid-until-he-was-given-a-rare-diagnosis/ Mom told how her “maternal instinct” and wonderful doctors helped prevent a child with a rare disease from “getting into the cemetery”. Laura Kaiser gave birth to their fourth child, Lennox, on September 3, 2022. The 30-year-old woman and her partner, Anthony Lewis, 31, said they had no problems getting pregnant until Laura needed stimulation … The post Doctors thought boy was a ‘lazy kid’ until he was given a rare diagnosis appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UNL researchers collaborate with Harvard to discover new vaccine platform https://thesarpycounty.com/unl-researchers-collaborate-with-harvard-to-discover-new-vaccine-platform/ Credit: MGN LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has partnered with Harvard University to develop a new vaccine platform. This new viral delivery system would work by repurposing one of the human body’s natural cargo transports, the extracellular vesicles. EVs are small particles enclosed in a lipid bilayer that carry nucleic acids throughout … The post UNL researchers collaborate with Harvard to discover new vaccine platform appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused of dancing at parade over rising crime https://thesarpycounty.com/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-accused-of-dancing-at-parade-over-rising-crime/ Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has come under fire for dancing merrily in the streets during the Lunar New Year parade as violence surges and major retailers pull away from the Windy City’s top attraction. Lightfoot, who is up for re-election next month, was caught on video being surrounded by drum roll at Sunday’s parade. Her … The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accused of dancing at parade over rising crime appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Public lands near Minnesota’s border waters are exempt from federal mining leases. https://thesarpycounty.com/public-lands-near-minnesotas-border-waters-are-exempt-from-federal-mining-leases/ WASHINGTON. After more than a year of assessments and debate, the U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday announced it was withdrawing more than 225,000 acres of public land near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from federal mine lease programs. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland signed State Land Order 7917, which protects sections … The post Public lands near Minnesota’s border waters are exempt from federal mining leases. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Some Nebraska workers could earn less than the minimum wage if the new bill is passed https://thesarpycounty.com/some-nebraska-workers-could-earn-less-than-the-minimum-wage-if-the-new-bill-is-passed/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebrascans are allowed to speak on a proposal this Monday that would allow businesses to pay younger, inexperienced workers less than the minimum wage. Senator Tom Briese introduced Legislative Bill 15, after the state just increased compensation. His measure would change the voter-approved initiative that passed last year, receiving nearly 59 … The post Some Nebraska workers could earn less than the minimum wage if the new bill is passed appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Proposal to transfer $14 million from the Environment Fund to the Water Fund was rejected https://thesarpycounty.com/proposal-to-transfer-14-million-from-the-environment-fund-to-the-water-fund-was-rejected/ LINCOLN. Deep within Gov. Jim Pillen’s budget proposal lies a plan to divert $14 million from the Nebraska Environment Fund to the state agency’s water fund, a transfer condemned as a “mockery” of the fund’s intentions. W. Don Nelson, a former official who served three Nebraska governors, said Thursday the trust was created to help … The post Proposal to transfer $14 million from the Environment Fund to the Water Fund was rejected appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Eating up to three eggs a week reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 60% https://thesarpycounty.com/eating-up-to-three-eggs-a-week-reduces-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-by-60/ Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to any condition that affects the heart or blood vessels. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the UK, with coronary heart disease and strokes among the leading causes. As with many other diseases, the risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced by leading a healthy … The post Eating up to three eggs a week reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 60% appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Watchdog Says Feds Not Doing Enough to Investigate Troubled Colleges https://thesarpycounty.com/watchdog-says-feds-not-doing-enough-to-investigate-troubled-colleges/ WASHINGTON – Incomplete written instructions and fines that have not been updated since 2016. Significant staff turnover and staff reductions. The agency’s reprioritization and departmental investigations are on hold. Over the past six years, these concerns have suffocated the US Department of Education’s investigation team, which is supposed to investigate colleges that misrepresent themselves to … The post Watchdog Says Feds Not Doing Enough to Investigate Troubled Colleges appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cigarette causes $30,000 in damages after starting fire at house in Lincoln, officials say https://thesarpycounty.com/cigarette-causes-30000-in-damages-after-starting-fire-at-house-in-lincoln-officials-say/ Pexels LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln Fire and Rescue says an improperly discarded cigarette started a house fire early Monday morning. More than a dozen units called to the house near South 30th and D streets just before 1 a.m. Officials told Channel 8 the fire was contained to a single bedroom but caused an … The post Cigarette causes $30,000 in damages after starting fire at house in Lincoln, officials say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LFR: LPD rescues a villager from the roof of a burning house near 30th&D https://thesarpycounty.com/lfr-lpd-rescues-a-villager-from-the-roof-of-a-burning-house-near-30thd/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Lincoln Fire and Rescue Service thanks Lincoln Police for rescuing the residents of a home that caught fire early Monday morning. Battalion commander Aharon Pospisil says firefighters were called shortly before 1:00 am to a house near 30th and D Streets because of a fire report inside. When Pospisil arrived, … The post LFR: LPD rescues a villager from the roof of a burning house near 30th&D appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Senators Expect No Action Against Brewer Over Residence Complaint https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-senators-expect-no-action-against-brewer-over-residence-complaint/ LINCOLN. The Nebraska State Legislature will likely not consider Cherry County Republican’s claim that her representative, State Senator Tom Brewer, does not live in his Sandhills district and should lose his seat. It was the consensus among more than a dozen state legislators who were contacted after Valentine resident Sherry Bacon filed a complaint with … The post Nebraska Senators Expect No Action Against Brewer Over Residence Complaint appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dog revived after porch fire caused $250,000 in damage to Lincoln home, officials say https://thesarpycounty.com/dog-revived-after-porch-fire-caused-250000-in-damage-to-lincoln-home-officials-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A porch fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage after it spread to the home late Sunday night, according to Lincoln Fire and Rescue. It all started near North 29th and Vine Streets, just before 10:30pm Officials say the flames eventually spread to the house, displacing two adults and a couple … The post Dog revived after porch fire caused $250,000 in damage to Lincoln home, officials say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Frequent use of certain mouthwashes has been linked to a “higher incidence” of high blood pressure. https://thesarpycounty.com/frequent-use-of-certain-mouthwashes-has-been-linked-to-a-higher-incidence-of-high-blood-pressure/ Hypertension is one of the world’s most preventable risk factors for premature death and disability, yet it continues to have an immeasurable impact on Western populations. In an effort to reduce the global burden of the disease, researchers have made great efforts to identify its modifiable risk factors. Some studies have shown that the antiseptic … The post Frequent use of certain mouthwashes has been linked to a “higher incidence” of high blood pressure. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Schools need more than fakes https://thesarpycounty.com/schools-need-more-than-fakes/ Competition has skyrocketed this month with sweepstakes falling from the sky. Honorable Mentions include U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., who, rather than taking serious issues seriously, I found on Twitter cooking breakfast on a gas stove because, well, gas stoves, you know. From the looks of it, this whole debt ceiling thing is a piece … The post Schools need more than fakes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.