Craig Huff

Les Fontenelle continues to repair significant damage caused by the 2019 Heartland flood. https://thesarpycounty.com/les-fontenelle-continues-to-repair-significant-damage-caused-by-the-2019-heartland-flood/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — New work is underway in Fontenelle Forest to repair the remnants of significant damage from the 2019 flood and recent wildfires, especially the boardwalk and floodplain. The sight of muddy trails will not be a surprise. “Today we have areas with high water levels that didn’t exist before, and there are … The post Les Fontenelle continues to repair significant damage caused by the 2019 Heartland flood. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Events happening this weekend in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/events-happening-this-weekend-in-lincoln-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in the capital, here are a few ideas courtesy of Friday’s Quick Facts compiled by Visit Lincoln. 10TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND FESTIVAL Opening of the bar at 9:00, opening of the street at 14:00. Fri. Plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s … The post Events happening this weekend in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Windy and cold St. Patrick’s Day with light showers or snowfall. https://thesarpycounty.com/windy-and-cold-st-patricks-day-with-light-showers-or-snowfall/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Cooler air has returned to the area and it will dominate St. Patrick’s Day. Temperatures start in the 20s and struggle to get back into the mid-30s by noon. Friday Freeze (Nebraska) The wind, while not as strong as yesterday, will still be quite strong with gusts around 30 mph from … The post Windy and cold St. Patrick’s Day with light showers or snowfall. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Incidence of cervical cancer among women over 65 is on the rise – key symptoms to look out for https://thesarpycounty.com/incidence-of-cervical-cancer-among-women-over-65-is-on-the-rise-key-symptoms-to-look-out-for/ Cervical cancer is cancer found in the cervix, the opening between the vagina and the uterus. In most cases, the disease is caused by an infection with the human papillomavirus, better known as HPV. This can usually be prevented by attending regular cervical exams, and new research has highlighted the potential danger of limiting these … The post Incidence of cervical cancer among women over 65 is on the rise – key symptoms to look out for appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman fighting for her life after crashing car into tree, Lincoln police say https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-fighting-for-her-life-after-crashing-car-into-tree-lincoln-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Lincoln Police Department says a woman is in critical condition following an overnight crash. The wreck occurred just before midnight at Leighton and Huntington Avenues. It’s near North 43rd Street, right next to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: East Campus. LPD tells Channel 8 the woman drove her car into a … The post Woman fighting for her life after crashing car into tree, Lincoln police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Advocate groups, students call on Nebraska senators to act on gun control https://thesarpycounty.com/advocate-groups-students-call-on-nebraska-senators-to-act-on-gun-control/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A group of parents, students and teachers joined advocacy groups at the Capitol Thursday to call on senators to take action on gun control in Nebraska. Members of Nebraskans Against Gun Violence and the Nebraska chapter of Moms Demand Action spoke at the rally, which was held in the capital’s rotunda. … The post Advocate groups, students call on Nebraska senators to act on gun control appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha teen to stand trial as adult in blind date assault case https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-teen-to-stand-trial-as-adult-in-blind-date-assault-case/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A teen accused of assault on a blind date will be tried as an adult. Jonathan Love-Lucas, 18, will face an adult trial and his name will be made public on Wednesday after he was initially charged as a minor. As first reported by 6 News in January, Chris Peters was … The post Omaha teen to stand trial as adult in blind date assault case appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wind Advisory until Thursday night; cooler during St. Patrick’s Day https://thesarpycounty.com/wind-advisory-until-thursday-night-cooler-during-st-patricks-day/ Rain, then a switch to snow came and ended on Thursday afternoon. Gatherings of light were observed in the city around 1″, as visibility decreased rapidly in temperatures near freezing. Some of the concerns Thursday night include high winds and muddy spots freezing overnight to create slippery areas by Friday morning. A wind warning (tan … The post Wind Advisory until Thursday night; cooler during St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPD: Driver critically injured after Lincoln crash in Northeast https://thesarpycounty.com/lpd-driver-critically-injured-after-lincoln-crash-in-northeast/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Lincoln police are investigating an accident that left one person hospitalized with very serious injuries in northeast Lincoln. The accident happened late Thursday night, just before midnight, on Huntington Avenue, east of 41st Street, in a divided median. Apparently, the car crashed hard into a tree. According to LPD Captain Duane Winkler, … The post LPD: Driver critically injured after Lincoln crash in Northeast appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Methodist College Opens Mobile Diabetes Clinic in Open Door Mission https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-methodist-college-opens-mobile-diabetes-clinic-in-open-door-mission/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Thursday was a chance to get vital help for the homeless. The Methodist College of Nebraska provided its Mobile Diabetes Center for an open door mission. The Diabetes Center checks blood pressure, blood glucose, and other risk factors for diabetes or prediabetes. but this is just the beginning. “So, this is … The post Nebraska Methodist College Opens Mobile Diabetes Clinic in Open Door Mission appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Saved their lives’: Ranger rescues family of guinea pigs found abandoned in park https://thesarpycounty.com/saved-their-lives-ranger-rescues-family-of-guinea-pigs-found-abandoned-in-park/ HARRISON, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) — Officials in Ohio say a park ranger found a family of guinea pigs that were left in a park area Wednesday. Ray Anderson of Cincinnati Animal CARE said a Hamilton County Great Parks ranger herded a family of eight into Miami’s Whitewater Forest. “It’s hard to say exactly why someone … The post ‘Saved their lives’: Ranger rescues family of guinea pigs found abandoned in park appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon Offers Free Shuttle Service So Employees Can Get To Work Safely https://thesarpycounty.com/los-angeles-district-attorney-george-gascon-offers-free-shuttle-service-so-employees-can-get-to-work-safely/ This week, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office began a program to transport employees between their cars and jobs in downtown Los Angeles amid a series of incidents in which some of them came into contact with the public, officials said Thursday. On Monday, the DA’s office launched the Employee Safe Transportation and Escort … The post Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon Offers Free Shuttle Service So Employees Can Get To Work Safely appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Women’s Hoops host Northern Iowa in the second round of the WNIT https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-womens-hoops-host-northern-iowa-in-the-second-round-of-the-wnit/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Huskers will remain in Lincoln for the second round of the WNIT. Nebraska will face Northern Iowa at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday at 2 p.m., the university announced. Tickets for the game will be available at Huskers.com. The Huskers and Panthers last played each other in the first round … The post Nebraska Women’s Hoops host Northern Iowa in the second round of the WNIT appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

26 Best & Fun Things To Do In Boca Raton (Florida) https://thesarpycounty.com/26-best-fun-things-to-do-in-boca-raton-florida/ If your definition of an ideal vacation is visiting one of the best places in Florida, Boca Raton is an excellent choice and a beautiful destination with lots to offer. An ideal location for families, friends, and couples looking for fun and excitement, Boca Raton strings together a little of everything. Tasty food, grand entertainment, … The post 26 Best & Fun Things To Do In Boca Raton (Florida) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Public Schools Continue to Increase Radon Testing https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-public-schools-continue-to-increase-radon-testing/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Each year, a radon tester places hundreds of small cardboard envelopes around Lincoln Public School buildings. Inside is essentially a carbon-filled tea bag with one task. “It lets air in and out, made up of all these tiny grains of carbon that pick up radon from the air,” said Steven Sikuro, … The post Lincoln Public Schools Continue to Increase Radon Testing appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Vice President Kamala Harris cites Iowa’s role in legal abortion appeals. https://thesarpycounty.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-cites-iowas-role-in-legal-abortion-appeals-2/ Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday in Des Moines that Iowa is “at the forefront” of the fight for access to abortion. Harris joined a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights with Democratic leaders, healthcare providers and public defenders at Grand View University in Des Moines. Lawmakers aren’t the only ones taking action to strip Americans … The post Vice President Kamala Harris cites Iowa’s role in legal abortion appeals. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sarpi County Officials Say Platteview Road Project Moves On https://thesarpycounty.com/sarpi-county-officials-say-platteview-road-project-moves-on/ PAPILLON, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Traveling on the two-lane Sarpee County Platteview Road in inclement weather can be a little intimidating. There are plans to expand two lanes to four, but this work will have to be done gradually. “The first area we’re looking at goes from Highway 75 to 108th Street,” said Don Kelly of … The post Sarpi County Officials Say Platteview Road Project Moves On appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Five Huskers advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals https://thesarpycounty.com/five-huskers-advance-to-the-ncaa-quarterfinals/ Tulsa, Oklahoma. Five Huskers advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 NCAA Championship after notching wins in their respective second round games Thursday night. Seven qualifying wrestlers from Nebraska remain alive as the team finishes day one in sixth place with 15.5 points. Second round No. 3 Liam Cronin (125) was the first Husker to … The post Five Huskers advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A word of warning after a blind date that turned into an assault https://thesarpycounty.com/a-word-of-warning-after-a-blind-date-that-turned-into-an-assault-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — The start of what he thought was a blind date left Chris Peters with a severely damaged eye and other serious injuries. “I could have been killed,” Peters said. Chris exchanged messages with the 21-year-old who posted on a dating app and drove to the area where she claimed to be … The post A word of warning after a blind date that turned into an assault appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kavanaugh’s Stonewall of Every Nebraska Legislative Assembly Bill Suspended, May End https://thesarpycounty.com/kavanaughs-stonewall-of-every-nebraska-legislative-assembly-bill-suspended-may-end/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha robbed every bill in the Nebraska Legislature for three weeks, but it ended Thursday morning. She paused. But if a bill to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth passes in the legislature next week, her filibustering of all bills will end. She will still steal … The post Kavanaugh’s Stonewall of Every Nebraska Legislative Assembly Bill Suspended, May End appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

2021 Omaha pipe bomb vandal suspect pleads guilty https://thesarpycounty.com/2021-omaha-pipe-bomb-vandal-suspect-pleads-guilty/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A man who was charged with homemade bomb vandalism in 2021 pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday. Kalem Barber was arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Omaha FBI in December 2021 during the investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office of a brick mailbox explosion in western Omaha … The post 2021 Omaha pipe bomb vandal suspect pleads guilty appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska voters could decide whether abortion is a constitutional right https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-voters-could-decide-whether-abortion-is-a-constitutional-right/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Two constitutional amendments in the Nebraska legislature would give voters the opportunity to decide whether abortion is a constitutional right. A hearing was held Thursday on LR18CA and LR19CA, both of which would redefine reproductive health care in Nebraska. “There is nothing worse than a woman trying to have an abortion … The post Nebraska voters could decide whether abortion is a constitutional right appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Class D schools compete in the UNK Track & Field Invite https://thesarpycounty.com/class-d-schools-compete-in-the-unk-track-field-invite/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska) — UNK hosted its first of three high school athletics invitational Thursday, with participating programs in Class D traveling to compete at Cushing Coliseum. Featured events include the finals of the women’s 55m, women’s long jump and men’s high jump. Bertrand Thunder’s freshman Nelson won the latter, clearing a 5′6″ jump on … The post Class D schools compete in the UNK Track & Field Invite appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Judge rules Lincoln teen charged with murder to remain in adult system https://thesarpycounty.com/judge-rules-lincoln-teen-charged-with-murder-to-remain-in-adult-system/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A Lancaster County judge has ruled that a Lincoln teenager accused of helping to plot the murder of his girlfriend’s father will continue to work in the adult system. Isaac Honigschmidt, 17, was arrested in October 2022 along with 15-year-old Sally Gilmer for the murder of Gilmer’s father, 70-year-old Jesse Gilmer … The post Judge rules Lincoln teen charged with murder to remain in adult system appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hearing on an amendment protecting the right to abortion in Nebraska’s constitution took place on Thursday https://thesarpycounty.com/hearing-on-an-amendment-protecting-the-right-to-abortion-in-nebraskas-constitution-took-place-on-thursday/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — State Senator Megan Hunt proposes amendments to protect abortion rights to Nebraska’s constitution. The Health and Human Services Committee held hearings on the amendments on Thursday. During her testimony, Hunt said she wanted to bring the issue to Nebraska voters. “We knew that a bill like LB626 was on the way. … The post Hearing on an amendment protecting the right to abortion in Nebraska’s constitution took place on Thursday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Contractor pays restitution to Beaver Lake homeowner in court https://thesarpycounty.com/contractor-pays-restitution-to-beaver-lake-homeowner-in-court/ OMAHA, Nebraska. (Nebraska) – After a tornado hit Beaver Lake over a year ago, Craig Molek needed new siding, so he paid Midwest Restorations $5,000 to do the job, but it never got off the ground. After an initial felony charge, company owner Mark Schneidewind pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor offense in Cass County and … The post Contractor pays restitution to Beaver Lake homeowner in court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln’s Lied Center Reveals 2023-24 Glenn Korff Broadway Series https://thesarpycounty.com/lincolns-lied-center-reveals-2023-24-glenn-korff-broadway-series/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Several shows, including “Les Misérables,” are coming to the Lied Center for the 2023-24 Glenn Korff Broadway Series. “Aladdin,” “Shrek,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Mean Girls,” and “The Cher Show” are also coming to Lincoln, the Lied Center announced Thursday. The Lied Center said these shows are a great way for people … The post Lincoln’s Lied Center Reveals 2023-24 Glenn Korff Broadway Series appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Revive Sports Thrift Store hosting a half price sale event https://thesarpycounty.com/revive-sports-thrift-store-hosting-a-half-price-sale-event/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Purchasing sporting goods might re-budget, but a local nonprofit is making it a little easier to get by. Revive Sports Thrift Store has its St. Patty’s Lucky Days Half Price Sale now through Sunday. The store has a variety of sporting goods to choose from. Officials opened the shop several years … The post Revive Sports Thrift Store hosting a half price sale event appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘My kids grew up here’: Old auto shop in downtown moves to make way for skyscraper https://thesarpycounty.com/my-kids-grew-up-here-old-auto-shop-in-downtown-moves-to-make-way-for-skyscraper/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). It’s a bittersweet time for the family that runs Melichar’s 66, a gas station and auto shop on 9th Street and R and a Lincoln staple. Now they are preparing to move in the next few months or sooner because the Lincoln Bold 9 Lincoln Park skyscraper will take their place. For … The post ‘My kids grew up here’: Old auto shop in downtown moves to make way for skyscraper appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Iowa Lawmakers Send School Toilet Bill to Gov. Reynolds https://thesarpycounty.com/iowa-lawmakers-send-school-toilet-bill-to-gov-reynolds/ DES MOINS, Iowa (AP) — Transgender students will not be allowed to use a public school bathroom in Iowa that matches their gender identity, according to a bill that Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign after it receives its final legislative approval. Thursday. The bill received support only from Republicans, who argued that … The post Iowa Lawmakers Send School Toilet Bill to Gov. Reynolds appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.