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Nebraska Lawmakers Discuss Taking Abortion Bill to Judiciary Committee https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-lawmakers-discuss-taking-abortion-bill-to-judiciary-committee/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Nebraska Legislators spent Friday debating how to deal with the anti-abortion bill. LB626 forbids abortion after detection of cardiac activity, which usually occurs around the sixth week of pregnancy. At least eight lawmakers opposed to the bill say it should not be on the Health and Human Services committee. They argue … The post Nebraska Lawmakers Discuss Taking Abortion Bill to Judiciary Committee appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lawyer involved in police firebombing sentenced to 1 year and 1 day in prison https://thesarpycounty.com/lawyer-involved-in-police-firebombing-sentenced-to-1-year-and-1-day-in-prison/ A lawyer who bought gasoline that another lawyer used to blow up an unoccupied New York City police car during protests over the death of George Floyd in 2020 was sentenced on Thursday to a year and a day in jail. Colinford Mattis, who appeared in federal court, was also ordered to pay just over … The post Lawyer involved in police firebombing sentenced to 1 year and 1 day in prison appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Strafanger shot dead on NYC subway by gunman wearing skull mask after dispute escalates: sources https://thesarpycounty.com/strafanger-shot-dead-on-nyc-subway-by-gunman-wearing-skull-mask-after-dispute-escalates-sources/ A 34-year-old gunman was gunned down on a Midtown Manhattan subway early Saturday morning, less than a day after Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul announced that underground crime had dropped thanks to a new security plan launched in the fall. The man, whose name has not been released, was shot in the stomach and forearm … The post Strafanger shot dead on NYC subway by gunman wearing skull mask after dispute escalates: sources appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“We just want to win baseball games”: Nebraska starts practice in 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/we-just-want-to-win-baseball-games-nebraska-starts-practice-in-2023/   LINCOLN, Nebraska – The sun came out just in time for opening day practice for Nebraska baseball. The Huskers season begins Feb. 17 with a four-game series at the University of San Diego. This is the third straight year that Nebraska baseball has more than 20 new faces on the roster, but based on … The post “We just want to win baseball games”: Nebraska starts practice in 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

In between earnings, railroad workers looking for improvements in quality of life https://thesarpycounty.com/in-between-earnings-railroad-workers-looking-for-improvements-in-quality-of-life/ OMAHA, Nebraska – The contract imposed on railroad workers last fall hasn’t solved their quality-of-life issues, but already this year, there are indications that major freight railroads are starting to address some of their concerns about busy schedules that they keep many of them on duty 24/7 with no paid sick time. However, most workers … The post In between earnings, railroad workers looking for improvements in quality of life appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Above and Beyond: The SAC Museum opens an exhibition to inspire the next generation of STEM https://thesarpycounty.com/above-and-beyond-the-sac-museum-opens-an-exhibition-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-stem/   ASHLAND, Nebraska – To inspire the next generation of minds to attempt the impossible, the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum has opened a new exhibit exploring the final frontier. The Above and Beyond exhibit on the museum’s lower level is equal parts practical and educational with adventures that kids might enjoy that got … The post Above and Beyond: The SAC Museum opens an exhibition to inspire the next generation of STEM appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lower Elkhorn NRD elects new council officers https://thesarpycounty.com/lower-elkhorn-nrd-elects-new-council-officers/   As part of the regular agenda at Thursday’s Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) board meeting, members elected new officers to fill the positions of president, vice president and secretary. The Nebraska Association of Resource Districts (NARD) delegate and alternate for LENRD were also elected. NARD board officials and delegates serve two-year terms. Outgoing … The post Lower Elkhorn NRD elects new council officers appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norfolk’s director of public safety was appointed fire marshal https://thesarpycounty.com/norfolks-director-of-public-safety-was-appointed-fire-marshal/   Scott Cordes, director of public safety for Norfolk and assistant city manager, has been appointed by Governor Jim Pillen as Nebraska state fire marshal. The nomination was announced in a press release from the governor’s office on Friday afternoon. Cordes will replace Shane Hunter, who stepped down due to personal health issues. “Scott will … The post Norfolk’s director of public safety was appointed fire marshal appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Book giveaways for Project Big Read will begin next week https://thesarpycounty.com/book-giveaways-for-project-big-read-will-begin-next-week/   Northeast Community College will kick off its National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read project with a book giveaway campaign starting next week. Northeast is one of 62 organizations nationwide that has been selected to receive a 2022-23 NEA Big Read grant. Shown here is the cover of the book “Sitting Pretty: The … The post Book giveaways for Project Big Read will begin next week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Plattsmouth Police Department is looking for a missing 68-year-old woman https://thesarpycounty.com/the-plattsmouth-police-department-is-looking-for-a-missing-68-year-old-woman/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Plattsmouth Police Department is searching for a missing 68-year-old woman. A notice of missing persons in danger has been issued in eastern Nebraska to determine the whereabouts of 68-year-old Patricia Lanam. Lanam has dementia. Lanam was last seen at 10.50pm on Friday near the 300 block of Fifth Street in … The post The Plattsmouth Police Department is looking for a missing 68-year-old woman appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Plattsmouth Police Department looking for missing 68-year-old woman https://thesarpycounty.com/plattsmouth-police-department-looking-for-missing-68-year-old-woman-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Plattsmouth Police Department is looking for a missing 68-year-old woman. A missing persons, endangered notice has been issued in Eastern Nebraska to locate 68-year-old Patricia Lanam. Lanam has dementia. Lanham was last seen at 10:50 p.m. Friday near the 300th block of Fifth Street in Plattsmouth. She is a 68-year-old … The post Plattsmouth Police Department looking for missing 68-year-old woman appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cool and cloudy with snow showers over the weekend https://thesarpycounty.com/cool-and-cloudy-with-snow-showers-over-the-weekend/   We had a little cooler than usual last week, but much colder air is expected next week. Over the next few days, several systems will be moving quickly across our region, keeping cloud cover and the possibility of snow showers over the weekend. The two low pressure systems will operate from Saturday morning to … The post Cool and cloudy with snow showers over the weekend appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Saunders County Sheriff’s Office releases name of woman killed in head-on collision https://thesarpycounty.com/saunders-county-sheriffs-office-releases-name-of-woman-killed-in-head-on-collision-2/   LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office released the name of a 24-year-old woman who was killed in a two-vehicle collision Wednesday night in Saunders County. The accident happened on Highway 79 four miles north of Prague, about 45 miles north of Lincoln, around 8:45 pm. Authorities said Payton R. Pruett, 20, … The post Saunders County Sheriff’s Office releases name of woman killed in head-on collision appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nitrate levels in Nebraska drinking water are a growing health concern https://thesarpycounty.com/nitrate-levels-in-nebraska-drinking-water-are-a-growing-health-concern/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Nebraska residents use water every day. Drink, cook, shower, clean to survive. But experts are concerned about how much nitrate is in our drinking water. It’s a chemical that you can’t see, feel, or taste, but it can cause cancer. “When you swallow them, they can react with proteins in your … The post Nitrate levels in Nebraska drinking water are a growing health concern appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Prosecutors are challenging Fortenberry’s appeal claims, including that he was wrongfully tried in Los Angeles. https://thesarpycounty.com/prosecutors-are-challenging-fortenberrys-appeal-claims-including-that-he-was-wrongfully-tried-in-los-angeles-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Federal prosecutors in California on Friday dismissed appeals by former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry that he was wrongly convicted of lying to federal agents and that he was wrongly tried in Los Angeles, not Nebraska. In a 73-page document, prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles argued that … The post Prosecutors are challenging Fortenberry’s appeal claims, including that he was wrongfully tried in Los Angeles. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

TikTok trend causes sharp spike in car thefts in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/tiktok-trend-causes-sharp-spike-in-car-thefts-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A new surge in auto theft has many wondering if they will be the next victim. This has become a big problem in Omaha and across the country. Like most of us, Sean Traver doesn’t like getting into a cold car. So, he lets him warm up before taking his son … The post TikTok trend causes sharp spike in car thefts in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Extremely disturbing’: Police looking for torture suspect convicted of similar crime just 2 years ago https://thesarpycounty.com/extremely-disturbing-police-looking-for-torture-suspect-convicted-of-similar-crime-just-2-years-ago/ On Thursday, Southern Oregon police were looking for a man accused of torturing a woman he held captive, less than two years after he was convicted in Nevada for holding another woman captive for weeks before the victim managed to escape. Grants Pass Police Chief Warren Hensman said in a phone interview that he finds … The post ‘Extremely disturbing’: Police looking for torture suspect convicted of similar crime just 2 years ago appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kyvon Washington accused of raping Madison Brooks arrested for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl: police https://thesarpycounty.com/kyvon-washington-accused-of-raping-madison-brooks-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-12-year-old-girl-police/ One of the men accused of raping LSU student Madison Brooks before she was hit by a car was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 2020. Kyvon Washington, 18, was arrested for first-degree rape a day after he was released on bail in the case of 19-year-old Madison Brooks, which charges … The post Kyvon Washington accused of raping Madison Brooks arrested for sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Active young woman was scammed by doctors when she had life-threatening heart disease https://thesarpycounty.com/active-young-woman-was-scammed-by-doctors-when-she-had-life-threatening-heart-disease/ Upon visiting the doctor’s office, her anxiety was dismissed as nothing more than a fit of anxiety. “When I first went to my therapist with concerns, I was lied to three times and they said it was anxiety,” recalls Jade from Doncaster. But Jade has known something else must be going on ever since she … The post Active young woman was scammed by doctors when she had life-threatening heart disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Haymarket business owners concerned about Lincoln Bold project https://thesarpycounty.com/haymarket-business-owners-concerned-about-lincoln-bold-project/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Cologne) – Lincoln Bold promises a gleaming 22-story tower of windows, but many Haymarket business owners say they are concerned about the transparency of the project. “That’s why we’re looking for answers” – John Camp, President of Haymarket Square Developers. “Tell us t for traffic, how is he going to get here. Pwhere … The post Haymarket business owners concerned about Lincoln Bold project appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Massive $26.7 Million Methodist Hospital Renovation Completed https://thesarpycounty.com/massive-26-7-million-methodist-hospital-renovation-completed/ OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) – This project began in 2019 and is now complete. A $26.7 million renovation and expansion of the Methodist Hospital’s emergency room is now ready to receive patients. It has doubled in size with 22,000 square feet and also doubled the number of rooms from 12 to 24. “We are very pleased … The post Massive $26.7 Million Methodist Hospital Renovation Completed appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Murder suspect returns to Texas to stand trial https://thesarpycounty.com/murder-suspect-returns-to-texas-to-stand-trial-2/ GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (KSNB) — After spending several months in Nebraska, a Texas teenager returned to his home state, where he faces charges in the death of his mother. Tyler Renz, 18, was admitted to one of the jails on Wednesday, according to prison records in Harris County, Texas. Roentz is charged with murder, unauthorized … The post Murder suspect returns to Texas to stand trial appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Should child abusers receive the death penalty? DeSantis proposal could challenge SCOTUS decision https://thesarpycounty.com/should-child-abusers-receive-the-death-penalty-desantis-proposal-could-challenge-scotus-decision/ Speaking in Miami on Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed making those convicted of child rape eligible for the death penalty and requiring them to serve the minimum sentence of life in prison. Library of Congress report recounted the case of a Louisiana man who was convicted of raping his 8-year-old stepdaughter and sentenced to … The post Should child abusers receive the death penalty? DeSantis proposal could challenge SCOTUS decision appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

One-legged swindler accused of beating CVS workers in New York arrested again, hours after being released without bail https://thesarpycounty.com/one-legged-swindler-accused-of-beating-cvs-workers-in-new-york-arrested-again-hours-after-being-released-without-bail/ The long arm of the law again overtook the distraught one-legged swindler. Hours after a judge released frustrated suspect Eutano Bernard without bail in connection with a bizarre padlock and urination incident, police officers handcuffed the 41-year-old man again, NYPD said. Bernard was collared on the Upper East Side Thursday night when he hit an … The post One-legged swindler accused of beating CVS workers in New York arrested again, hours after being released without bail appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two common conditions can ’cause blood clots’ – NHS warns of ‘very serious’ life threatening https://thesarpycounty.com/two-common-conditions-can-cause-blood-clots-nhs-warns-of-very-serious-life-threatening/ Two common conditions can lead to blood clots in the veins if there has been no injury; is obesity and heart disease. The National Health Service warns that a clot can become stuck in the bloodstream, which can block vital blood flow to organs. For example, if blood flow to the brain is interrupted, a … The post Two common conditions can ’cause blood clots’ – NHS warns of ‘very serious’ life threatening appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Another former LPD officer files a lawsuit against the city of Lincoln. https://thesarpycounty.com/another-former-lpd-officer-files-a-lawsuit-against-the-city-of-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Another lawsuit was filed against the city of Lincoln by a former police officer. Angela Sands, a former sergeant and public relations officer for the department, filed a nearly 100-page lawsuit this week against the city. Sands has been with the LPD for about 10 years and is a former Nebraska … The post Another former LPD officer files a lawsuit against the city of Lincoln. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Platsmouth Police Department looking for endangered Platsmouth woman https://thesarpycounty.com/platsmouth-police-department-looking-for-endangered-platsmouth-woman/ PLATSMOUTH, Nebraska (KMTV) — The Plattsmouth Police Department is trying to find a missing Plattsmouth woman. Patricia Lanham is a 68 year old white woman. She is five feet six inches tall with dark gray hair. Lanam was last seen wearing black trousers, a long-sleeved white shirt, and no shoes or coat. Lanam was last … The post Platsmouth Police Department looking for endangered Platsmouth woman appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Top 6 of 6: Most Viewed Videos This Week – January 27 https://thesarpycounty.com/top-6-of-6-most-viewed-videos-this-week-january-27/ (WOWT) – Below are the most viewed WOWT videos, the most clicked stories, and the most active social media posts for the week ending Friday, January 27th. Top 6 WOWT Videos 6. Omaha blind date lures the victim in with a beating The start of what he thought was a blind date left the man … The post Top 6 of 6: Most Viewed Videos This Week – January 27 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Graphic warning: Memphis releases TV camera footage of fatal beating by cops fomenting violence https://thesarpycounty.com/graphic-warning-memphis-releases-tv-camera-footage-of-fatal-beating-by-cops-fomenting-violence/ The release of body camera footage showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by police in Memphis, Tennessee, sparked disgust and anger on social media and led to violence against police in New York City. On January 7, Nichols was pulled over by Memphis police who claimed he was driving recklessly. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis said … The post Graphic warning: Memphis releases TV camera footage of fatal beating by cops fomenting violence appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Memphis Fire Department to Complete Investigation of Personnel ‘Released from Service’ in Tyre Nichols’ Death https://thesarpycounty.com/memphis-fire-department-to-complete-investigation-of-personnel-released-from-service-in-tyre-nichols-death/ The Memphis Fire Department said it will complete an internal investigation next week into the actions of two firefighters who were at the scene when Tyre Nichols, a black motorist, was brutally beaten by several police officers earlier this month. Nichols died on January 10, three days after he was stopped by five Memphis police … The post Memphis Fire Department to Complete Investigation of Personnel ‘Released from Service’ in Tyre Nichols’ Death appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.