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After 17 years, Omaha actor Jerry Longe will take the stage a Ebenezer Scrooge in Omaha Community Playhouse for last time this year https://thesarpycounty.com/after-17-years-omaha-actor-jerry-longe-will-take-the-stage-a-ebenezer-scrooge-in-omaha-community-playhouse-for-last-time-this-year/ OMAHA, Nebraska — Jerry Longe, an actor from Omaha, has been playing Ebenezer Scrooge in the cherished production of “A Christmas Carol” that is put on by Omaha Community Playhouse. Longe has been playing the role for the past 17 winters. This will be his last performance before retiring. According to Longe, his next project … The post After 17 years, Omaha actor Jerry Longe will take the stage a Ebenezer Scrooge in Omaha Community Playhouse for last time this year appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The future of Nebraska’s state board and the role it might have https://thesarpycounty.com/the-future-of-nebraskas-state-board-and-the-role-it-might-have/ LINCOLN — During the past few months, a handful of conservative candidates for the Nebraska State Board of Education have spent their time fanning public anxiety about sexual education and social studies. By doing so, they increased the amount of attention being paid to four normally low-key races that will reach their conclusion on Tuesday. … The post The future of Nebraska’s state board and the role it might have appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska plays its second consecutive home game against a Big Ten West foe on Saturday, when the Huskers play host to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-plays-its-second-consecutive-home-game-against-a-big-ten-west-foe-on-saturday-when-the-huskers-play-host-to-the-minnesota-golden-gophers-at-memorial-stadium/ LINCOLN, Nebraska – On Saturday, the Huskers will play host to another Big Ten West opponent when they take on the Golden Gophers of Minnesota at Memorial Stadium. This will be Nebraska’s second consecutive home game versus a Big Ten West opponent. The game is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Central Time, and ESPN2 … The post Nebraska plays its second consecutive home game against a Big Ten West foe on Saturday, when the Huskers play host to the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Ted Danson says his psoriatic arthritis is ‘killing him’ – ‘It’s my hip’ https://thesarpycounty.com/ted-danson-says-his-psoriatic-arthritis-is-killing-him-its-my-hip/ Ted Danson has been quoted as saying, “My arthritis is killing me.” “It’s my hip…a minor issue has the potential to become a significant issue.” The recipient of the Primetime Emmy Award stated in an interview with Grand Magazine, “I am a hypochondriac, but psoriatic arthritis is genuine enough to attract your attention.” What exactly … The post Ted Danson says his psoriatic arthritis is ‘killing him’ – ‘It’s my hip’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha man has been working at the elections every time since 1960 https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-man-has-been-working-at-the-elections-every-time-since-1960/ OMAHA, Nebraska – Back in 1960, when George Reed was just 21 years old and working as a meter reader at M.U.D., he took a day off work to help out at the Douglas County elections so that he could bring in a little more cash. Because he enjoyed it so much, he hasn’t skipped … The post Omaha man has been working at the elections every time since 1960 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Douglas County residents show strong interest for early voting so far https://thesarpycounty.com/douglas-county-residents-show-strong-interest-for-early-voting-so-far/ OMAHA, Nebraska – In Douglas County alone, the election has already seen the participation of more than 70,000 voters.According to the Election Commissioner Brian Kruse, there is a significant amount of interest this year, locally, in the race for Congress in District Two, as well as the race for Governor of Nebraska, and even a … The post Douglas County residents show strong interest for early voting so far appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The life of a leaf: From the top of a tree to a compost pile https://thesarpycounty.com/the-life-of-a-leaf-from-the-top-of-a-tree-to-a-compost-pile/   OMAHA, Nebraska — You set your leaves out to the curb, but do you ever wonder what happens next? We were wondering here too. And it turns out the story takes a few years to fully unfold. It’s turned into compost, which will feed soil around Omaha and beyond. “Oma-Gro” is sold throughout Nebraska … The post The life of a leaf: From the top of a tree to a compost pile appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The estimated tax credits to be provided via the Nebraska Advantage Act in fiscal year 2022-23 was $93.4 million greater than the tax revenue generated https://thesarpycounty.com/the-estimated-tax-credits-to-be-provided-via-the-nebraska-advantage-act-in-fiscal-year-2022-23-was-93-4-million-greater-than-the-tax-revenue-generated/ LINCOLN — A new assessment from the state’s Department of Collection suggests that the anticipated tax cuts that will be granted by a significant state economic incentive program will substantially outweigh the program’s positive impact on tax revenue. According to the research, the expected amount of tax credits that will be awarded under the Nebraska … The post The estimated tax credits to be provided via the Nebraska Advantage Act in fiscal year 2022-23 was $93.4 million greater than the tax revenue generated appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Health and Dwelling” project in Omaha is a medical respite initiative to support homeless people https://thesarpycounty.com/health-and-dwelling-project-in-omaha-is-a-medical-respite-initiative-to-support-homeless-people/ OMAHA — It is being called a “first” for Nebraska: a program that provides homeless people who are discharged from an emergency room in a metropolitan area with a place to live temporarily and recover rather than returning to the streets. The program is intended to prevent the individual from falling back into homelessness. “Health … The post “Health and Dwelling” project in Omaha is a medical respite initiative to support homeless people appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraskans this year will vote on a proposed amendment allowing cities to use tax payer money to attract commercial airlines https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskans-this-year-will-vote-on-a-proposed-amendment-allowing-cities-to-use-tax-payer-money-to-attract-commercial-airlines/ LINCOLN, Nebraska – Voters in Nebraska will decide this year whether or not to ratify a proposed amendment that would make it legal for cities and counties to spend public funds in an effort to entice a greater number of commercial airlines to fly into different sections of the state. Airports such as the one … The post Nebraskans this year will vote on a proposed amendment allowing cities to use tax payer money to attract commercial airlines appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

40 Best Things To Do & Places To Visit In New Jersey https://thesarpycounty.com/40-best-things-to-do-places-to-visit-in-new-jersey/ New Jersey gets a bad rap around the US. It’s been depicted in the media and movies in less than savory ways. We can all conjure the image of the “fuhgeddaboudit” mentality and the Jersey Girl attitude. But in truth, New Jersey is a beautiful place to visit. So “fuhgeddabout” what you’ve seen in the … The post 40 Best Things To Do & Places To Visit In New Jersey appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Major beef: Man arguing with staff stabbed by another patron at NYC’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House https://thesarpycounty.com/major-beef-man-arguing-with-staff-stabbed-by-another-patron-at-nycs-ruths-chris-steak-house/ A woman having dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Manhattan stabbed a male patron after becoming enraged by his arguing with an employee Friday night, police said. The 24-year-old man began squabbling with a worker at the upmarket Midtown steakhouse just after 10 p.m. — and made such a scene that it disturbed diners … The post Major beef: Man arguing with staff stabbed by another patron at NYC’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nurse cut off dying man’s foot without permission for taxidermy display https://thesarpycounty.com/nurse-cut-off-dying-mans-foot-without-permission-for-taxidermy-display/ A Wisconsin hospice nurse has been charged with amputating the frostbitten foot of a dying man without his permission in order to preserve it for a sick display in her family’s taxidermy shop. Mary K. Brown, 38, allegedly hacked off the victim’s right foot — without his OK or a doctor’s permission on May 27 … The post Nurse cut off dying man’s foot without permission for taxidermy display appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nancy Pelosi makes first on-camera remarks about husband’s hammer attack https://thesarpycounty.com/nancy-pelosi-makes-first-on-camera-remarks-about-husbands-hammer-attack/ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) addressed her husband Paul’s condition in her first public appearance since an intruder broke into their San Francisco home and assaulted him with a hammer.  Pelosi provided an update on her husband’s condition during a Democratic Party fundraiser held over Zoom on Friday — and told attendees that going out … The post Nancy Pelosi makes first on-camera remarks about husband’s hammer attack appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

40 Best Things To Do & Places To Visit In South Carolina https://thesarpycounty.com/40-best-things-to-do-places-to-visit-in-south-carolina/ South Carolina is a state steeped in history. It was once the state with the most slave trade activity, was the first to secede from the Union, and was the eighth in ratifying the U.S. Constitution. Today, many of the famous places from its history remain, from plantations to jailhouses and from sites-turned-museums to ruins … The post 40 Best Things To Do & Places To Visit In South Carolina appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Zeldin doesn’t let hecklers get in way of anti-crime remarks at site of NYC rape https://thesarpycounty.com/zeldin-doesnt-let-hecklers-get-in-way-of-anti-crime-remarks-at-site-of-nyc-rape/ Hecklers tried to disrupt a Friday appearance by Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin in Manhattan  — but their shouts failed to silence his anti-crime broadsides against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. During a news conference near the scene of the Thursday morning rape of a tourist jogging in Hudson River Park, Zeldin said, “It is important … The post Zeldin doesn’t let hecklers get in way of anti-crime remarks at site of NYC rape appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Krazy Kat denies crime’s a problem — but Hillary Clinton lets the truth slip https://thesarpycounty.com/krazy-kat-denies-crimes-a-problem-but-hillary-clinton-lets-the-truth-slip/ Hillary Clinton and Krazy Kat Hochul need to get on the same page concerning crime. Is it real, as Clinton seems to believe? Or is it, as Hochul has contended, an overblown campaign distraction — promoted by “master manipulators” and “data deniers” to derail her bid to become New York’s first elected female governor? Sisterly solidarity … The post Krazy Kat denies crime’s a problem — but Hillary Clinton lets the truth slip appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hochul appeals for women’s votes on the heels of a horrific Midtown rape https://thesarpycounty.com/hochul-appeals-for-womens-votes-on-the-heels-of-a-horrific-midtown-rape/ Around the time Gov. Kathy Hochul’s woman-power event at Barnard got going on Thursday, NYPD cops arrested Carl Phanor for that morning’s pre-dawn rape of a woman jogging in Hudson River Park. The victim, per prosecutors, “remains in the ICU receiving treatment for several bone fractures, and she was choked to the point of losing … The post Hochul appeals for women’s votes on the heels of a horrific Midtown rape appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NYC tourist raped while jogging was choked so hard neck bones broke, ‘sex fiend’ held without bail https://thesarpycounty.com/nyc-tourist-raped-while-jogging-was-choked-so-hard-neck-bones-broke-sex-fiend-held-without-bail/ The accused serial sex predator just nabbed for raping a woman in the West Village was ordered held without bail Friday — as prosecutors and sources said his latest victim is a tourist who was choked so hard, several bones broke in her neck. Suspected fiend Carl Phanor — who police sources say has a … The post NYC tourist raped while jogging was choked so hard neck bones broke, ‘sex fiend’ held without bail appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Judge in Paul Pelosi attacker case worked with speaker’s daughter https://thesarpycounty.com/judge-in-paul-pelosi-attacker-case-worked-with-speakera%c2%80%c2%99s-daughter/ The San Francisco judge handling the assault case on Nancy Pelosi’s husband disclosed Friday that she worked with their daughter in the 1990s. Judge Loretta Giorgi revealed in court that she was once a colleague of Christine Pelosi in the San Francisco city attorney’s office, but said she has not spoken with her in several years. … The post Judge in Paul Pelosi attacker case worked with speaker’s daughter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

12 Romantic Things to Do in Austin for Couples https://thesarpycounty.com/12-romantic-things-to-do-in-austin-for-couples/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. Austin, with its location on the cusp of the Texas Hill Country, is know for its thriving music scene and artistic vibe. The Texas capital is a great destination for a romantic weekend getaway. Hang out in this fun and growing city, … The post 12 Romantic Things to Do in Austin for Couples appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

50 Best Things To Do & Places To Visit In Connecticut https://thesarpycounty.com/50-best-things-to-do-places-to-visit-in-connecticut/ The famed natural beauty of the New England states is ever-present in the lovely and picturesque Northeastern state of Connecticut. No matter the season during which you’ll visit the Constitution State, the majesty of the state’s natural beauty and scenic sites are worth every minute you’ll spend there. Don’t be mistaken though, beyond all that … The post 50 Best Things To Do & Places To Visit In Connecticut appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Why suburban women are flocking to the GOP: As simple as A,B,C https://thesarpycounty.com/why-suburban-women-are-flocking-to-the-gop-as-simple-as-abc/ Something’s happening in the suburbs. On the one hand, polls indicate that white suburban women are shifting — hard — toward the Republican Party. On the other, lots more parents are homeschooling their kids, post-pandemic. These phenomena are not unrelated. Suburban women are shifting Republican — by 27 points, a Wall Street Journal poll found, … The post Why suburban women are flocking to the GOP: As simple as A,B,C appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Leftist Narrative Crumbles as Pelosi Attack Suspect’s Ex-Partner Reveals His Political Beliefs https://thesarpycounty.com/leftist-narrative-crumbles-as-pelosi-attack-suspects-ex-partner-reveals-his-political-beliefs/ From the moment the story broke on Oct. 28 that Paul Pelosi had been attacked in the San Francisco home he shares with wife Nancy Pelosi — the speaker of the House and the third-most-powerful person in the country — the left was determined to tie the incident to Republicans and the Jan. 6, 2021, … The post Leftist Narrative Crumbles as Pelosi Attack Suspect’s Ex-Partner Reveals His Political Beliefs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gov. Hochul and Albany would rather keep jails empty than let victims like Keaira Bennefield live https://thesarpycounty.com/gov-hochul-and-albany-would-rather-keep-jails-empty-than-let-victims-like-keaira-bennefield-live/ Let’s get one thing straight. Keaira Bennefield would be alive today if her violent, predicate-felon estranged husband had been remanded after he savagely beat her inside her apartment a few days before he shot her. But he wasn’t remanded because Adam Bennefield caused only misdemeanor injuries and a judge could not set bail on him … The post Gov. Hochul and Albany would rather keep jails empty than let victims like Keaira Bennefield live appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Zion National Park Itinerary: A Low-Key Trip (+Tips for 2021!) https://thesarpycounty.com/zion-national-park-itinerary-a-low-key-trip-tips-for-2021/ This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure page for full details. This is not the ultimate guide to Zion National Park. This is not the essential bucket list of things to do in Zion National Park. What it is is an overview of the trip we took to Zion in May 2021, and … The post Zion National Park Itinerary: A Low-Key Trip (+Tips for 2021!) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mayor Adams tries to boost NYPD morale in surprise precinct visit https://thesarpycounty.com/mayor-adams-tries-to-boost-nypd-morale-in-surprise-precinct-visit/ Mayor Eric Adams made a surprise visit to a Bronx precinct Friday to try to boost NYPD morale as the city reels from mass cop resignations and a crime wave. Adams’ unscheduled appearance occurred at an event held by his police commissioner, Keechant Sewell, who was at the 43rd Precinct to announce the promotions of … The post Mayor Adams tries to boost NYPD morale in surprise precinct visit appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

28 Best & Fun Things To Do In Hilton Head (South Carolina) https://thesarpycounty.com/28-best-fun-things-to-do-in-hilton-head-south-carolina/ Hilton Head Island is a vacation paradise with a very small expanse of land, measuring only 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, with a total of 60 miles of bike trails within. It is famous for its gorgeous sandy beaches set against the backdrop of the seascape, which is perfect for beach excitement like … The post 28 Best & Fun Things To Do In Hilton Head (South Carolina) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lib ‘Political Terrorist’ Allegedly Threatened to Skin GOP Candidate Alive – But Biden Warns of GOP Violence https://thesarpycounty.com/lib-political-terrorist-allegedly-threatened-to-skin-gop-candidate-alive-but-biden-warns-of-gop-violence/ Even as President Joe Biden and others frame the American political scene as a torrent of one-way violence descending upon the political left from the political right, a case has emerged in Illinois showing that, as the song says, it ain’t necessarily so. “American democracy is under attack because the defeated former president … refuses … The post Lib ‘Political Terrorist’ Allegedly Threatened to Skin GOP Candidate Alive – But Biden Warns of GOP Violence appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Rhinorrhoea is ‘top’ Covid symptom in double jabbed – seen in 83% of cases https://thesarpycounty.com/rhinorrhoea-is-top-covid-symptom-in-double-jabbed-seen-in-83-of-cases/ An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK have tested positive for covid, and the number of reported instances of the disease has recently been on the rise once again. It is believed that Omicron BA.5 is the factor for this recent increase. Patients who have received all of their vaccinations still run the risk … The post Rhinorrhoea is ‘top’ Covid symptom in double jabbed – seen in 83% of cases appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.