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Ocean’s Rat Pack performs at the North Platte Community Playhouse https://thesarpycounty.com/oceans-rat-pack-performs-at-the-north-platte-community-playhouse/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Ocean’s Rat Pack performed Saturday night at the North Platte Community Playhouse to a large crowd of enthusiastic patrons. The group, consisting of Tony Ocean, Elliot Wimbush and Bill Serritella, perform as Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra, respectively. They perform the music of each of those stars … The post Ocean’s Rat Pack performs at the North Platte Community Playhouse appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska women’s basketball goes to WNIT https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-womens-basketball-goes-to-wnit/ FORT COLLINS, CO. – Tournament officials concluded the weeks of research and careful consideration Sunday with the announcement of the field for the 25th WNIT Postseason, an impressive 64-team roster that reflects the depth and competitive excellence found in women’s college basketball and draws from Power 5 notables and ascending mid-major conferences. The 2023 field … The post Nebraska women’s basketball goes to WNIT appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska state legislator continues to try to eliminate property, income and corporate taxes and replace them with a consumption tax. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-state-legislator-continues-to-try-to-eliminate-property-income-and-corporate-taxes-and-replace-them-with-a-consumption-tax-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — State Senator Steve Erdman intends to change taxes in Nebraska through his LB79 priority bill. “Starting again at [20]17, when I first arrived, my goal was to cancel or fix the property tax,” Erdman said. “We’ve been dealing with EPIC Option for the last three years.” EPIC Option advocates the abolition … The post The Nebraska state legislator continues to try to eliminate property, income and corporate taxes and replace them with a consumption tax. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

GICC announces new soccer and softball coaches https://thesarpycounty.com/gicc-announces-new-soccer-and-softball-coaches/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) — There will soon be two new faces in the athletic department at Grand Island Central Catholic. The school announced Sunday night that it had hired Jeff Ashby as its new head football coach and promoted Maria Tibbetts to head softball coach from her former assistant role for the past seven … The post GICC announces new soccer and softball coaches appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Bold developers plan to receive a $24 million TIF for the planned high-rise. https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-bold-developers-plan-to-receive-a-24-million-tif-for-the-planned-high-rise/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Lincoln City Council is scheduled to make a major decision Monday about the future of Lincoln’s largest private building project. The Lincoln Bold High-Rise could soon tower over the Haymarket, especially if the council authorizes $24 million in funding, also known as TIF money. The proposed building site is located … The post Lincoln Bold developers plan to receive a $24 million TIF for the planned high-rise. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Increased cancer benefits could come to all Nebraska firefighters https://thesarpycounty.com/increased-cancer-benefits-could-come-to-all-nebraska-firefighters/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) —Two bills regarding firefighters’ aftercare are awaiting a hearing on Capitol Hill Monday. Firefighters serve the community despite the dangerous impact the job can have on their long-term health. Legislative Bill 459, introduced by Senator Macalea Cavanaugh, dubbed the “Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act,” would allow qualified firefighters to reimburse the annual cost … The post Increased cancer benefits could come to all Nebraska firefighters appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Another cold day tomorrow before a short but short warm up on Tuesday and Wednesday https://thesarpycounty.com/another-cold-day-tomorrow-before-a-short-but-short-warm-up-on-tuesday-and-wednesday/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Today was quite a different day than yesterday as we had strong northerly winds today which brought cold Canadian air into the area. Although it was sunny, today the highs were well below average in the mid 20’s north to upper 30’s and lows 40° south. With clear skies tonight and … The post Another cold day tomorrow before a short but short warm up on Tuesday and Wednesday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fly fishing enthusiasts take lessons to better understand the hobby https://thesarpycounty.com/fly-fishing-enthusiasts-take-lessons-to-better-understand-the-hobby/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — To keep beginners prepared for the upcoming spring fishing season, Nebraska Game and Parks is offering fly tying lessons to prepare future fly fishermen for Nebraska waters. The class taught about 20 people how to make five different types of fly fishing lures from scratch. Cornhusker Fly Fishers experts joined in … The post Fly fishing enthusiasts take lessons to better understand the hobby appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Forecast for Monday: cold start of the week https://thesarpycounty.com/forecast-for-monday-cold-start-of-the-week/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The new week may start out like winter… but a quick mid-week warm-up will bring spring into the mood. Unfortunately, the warming will not last long, as a cold front will bring cold weather and a chance of rain soon after! Winter coat, hat and gloves will still be needed by … The post Forecast for Monday: cold start of the week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska state legislator continues to try to eliminate property, income and corporate taxes and replace them with a consumption tax. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-state-legislator-continues-to-try-to-eliminate-property-income-and-corporate-taxes-and-replace-them-with-a-consumption-tax/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — State Senator Steve Erdman intends to change taxes in Nebraska through his LB79 priority bill. “Starting again at [20]17, when I first arrived, my goal was to cancel or fix the property tax,” Erdman said. “We’ve been dealing with EPIC Option for the last three years.” EPIC Option advocates the abolition … The post The Nebraska state legislator continues to try to eliminate property, income and corporate taxes and replace them with a consumption tax. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New York City Subway Security Works, But Not Enough https://thesarpycounty.com/new-york-city-subway-security-works-but-not-enough/ Has New York City broken its three-year subway curse that has seen violent crime skyrocket while non-violent theft rates have remained low? Not yet. New police figures show the city is trying, but pushing it to the limit, with no change to state laws. NYPD Transportation Commander Michael Kemper boasted last week, “Crime on the … The post New York City Subway Security Works, But Not Enough appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

National Nutrition Month supports the sustainability of both the Earth and the body https://thesarpycounty.com/national-nutrition-month-supports-the-sustainability-of-both-the-earth-and-the-body/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Dietitians across the country are spending March, National Nutrition Month, inspiring their clients to be the “fuel for the future.” The theme aims to promote knowledge of healthy eating habits while being aware of where our food comes from and the effects it has on the Earth. But dietitians are still … The post National Nutrition Month supports the sustainability of both the Earth and the body appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Congress votes unanimously to require declassified information on the origin of COVID-19 https://thesarpycounty.com/congress-votes-unanimously-to-require-declassified-information-on-the-origin-of-covid-19-2/ WASHINGTON — A divided 118th Congress approved its first bill Friday after lawmakers in both the House and Senate voted unanimously to send President Joe Biden legislation that would require declassifying intelligence about the origins of COVID-19. The four-page bill, which the House of Representatives voted 419-0 to approve, would require the director of national … The post Congress votes unanimously to require declassified information on the origin of COVID-19 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Colder for another day Monday https://thesarpycounty.com/colder-for-another-day-monday/ An extensive low pressure system that was over the Great Lakes today continued to contribute to stubborn cloud cover. In the late afternoon, more sun finally came out, but upward wind gusts of 30 mph kept the temperatures cool and feeling chilly. Heading into tonight, the winds are likely to stay strongest until midnight before … The post Colder for another day Monday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Longtime State Capitol administrator resigns over ‘argument’ report https://thesarpycounty.com/longtime-state-capitol-administrator-resigns-over-argument-report-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Bob Ripley, who worked to preserve the Nebraska State Capitol for over 40 years, resigned amid accusations that he went too far in protecting the historic building. Ripley, in a statement provided Friday to the Nebraska Examiner, declined to comment on the allegations, saying he was resigning with “mixed emotions.” … The post Longtime State Capitol administrator resigns over ‘argument’ report appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Smoking becomes ‘huge hurdle’ for Britons amid cost of living crisis https://thesarpycounty.com/smoking-becomes-huge-hurdle-for-britons-amid-cost-of-living-crisis/ A new study shows that more than half of smokers in the UK are ready to give up cigarettes because of the high cost of living. Cigarette prices will be raised by 12.7%, the government recently announced in its crackdown to keep more people from smoking. Grocery prices in supermarkets are also rising, so households … The post Smoking becomes ‘huge hurdle’ for Britons amid cost of living crisis appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska may drop requirements to ease teacher shortage https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-may-drop-requirements-to-ease-teacher-shortage/ Courtesy: Nebraska Legislature LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)—Teacher shortages have increased nationwide since the pandemic, and Nebraska is no different. Nebraska public school administrators reported as many as 700 positions slated to fill as of early 2023 according to the Nebraska Examiner. The lack of available teachers leads to overcrowded classrooms, less individual attention for students and … The post Nebraska may drop requirements to ease teacher shortage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Veterinary Commission does not impose disciplinary sanctions in the case of Gingerich Puppy Mill https://thesarpycounty.com/the-veterinary-commission-does-not-impose-disciplinary-sanctions-in-the-case-of-gingerich-puppy-mill/ The state council, which oversees Iowa veterinarians, will not take any public disciplinary action against a veterinarian involved in Daniel Gingerich’s puppy factory case. In the past five years, the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine has issued public disciplinary action against only three veterinarians. The board last took such action in March 2021. The Gingerich … The post The Veterinary Commission does not impose disciplinary sanctions in the case of Gingerich Puppy Mill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

96-year-old David Attenborough’s “long life” may be due to changes in his diet. https://thesarpycounty.com/96-year-old-david-attenboroughs-long-life-may-be-due-to-changes-in-his-diet/ This Sunday (March 9, 2023) the first episode of the new five-part series The Wild Islands will air on the BBC. Sir David Attenborough hosts a program that explores the spectacular wilderness of Britain and Ireland. “In my long life I have visited almost every corner of our planet,” said Sir Attenborough. “I can assure … The post 96-year-old David Attenborough’s “long life” may be due to changes in his diet. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

8-year-old Washington girl abducted from mall in 2018 found in foreign country https://thesarpycounty.com/8-year-old-washington-girl-abducted-from-mall-in-2018-found-in-foreign-country/ A girl abducted from a Washington state mall in 2018 has been found in Mexico and returned to the US. Aranza Maria Ochoa Lopez, now 8 years old, was found in Michoacán, Mexico. KGUN-TV. Statement FBI said that because “Aranza’s security and privacy are of paramount importance, [h]U.S. location not disclosed.” “For more than four … The post 8-year-old Washington girl abducted from mall in 2018 found in foreign country appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska state soldiers honor Indiana’s fallen hero https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-soldiers-honor-indianas-fallen-hero/ Nebraska State Troopers honor fallen Private James R. Bailey on Sunday, March 12. The Nebraska State Troopers gathered Sunday to honor one of their own from across state lines. 16-year veteran Indiana Master Trooper, James R. Bailey, died last week while on duty. Bailey was led in a high-speed chase by 42-year-old Terry Sands on … The post Nebraska state soldiers honor Indiana’s fallen hero appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dad comes to the police station covered in blood and with his hands up – the police visit the house of a sex offender and see a terrible scene https://thesarpycounty.com/dad-comes-to-the-police-station-covered-in-blood-and-with-his-hands-up-the-police-visit-the-house-of-a-sex-offender-and-see-a-terrible-scene/ Last week, the father turned himself in to police after claiming he used elk antlers and a shovel to beat a man to death. Levi William Axtel said that he believed the victim was abusing children. NBC. Axtell was later charged with second-degree murder. The victim was identified in the UK. daily mail like Lawrence … The post Dad comes to the police station covered in blood and with his hands up – the police visit the house of a sex offender and see a terrible scene appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The “tragic” death of a child after home birth in a breech presentation leads to a change in the rules of emergency labor https://thesarpycounty.com/the-tragic-death-of-a-child-after-home-birth-in-a-breech-presentation-leads-to-a-change-in-the-rules-of-emergency-labor/ The “tragic and preventable” death of a baby after a breech birth at home has led to a revision of the guidelines for emergency birth. Baby Arthur was an undiagnosed breech presentation. The birth of such children is associated with risks and usually requires an immediate caesarean section. When Arthur’s father, Matt Trott, called the … The post The “tragic” death of a child after home birth in a breech presentation leads to a change in the rules of emergency labor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fatal crash leaves one person dead in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/fatal-crash-leaves-one-person-dead-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – A fatal three-car crash left one person dead and another treated at the scene Friday afternoon. Authorities were called to the incident shortly after 2:30 p.m. near 96th and I street. 45-year-old William Peters failed to stop at a stop sign in his Ford Focus as it headed east, causing 24-year-old … The post Fatal crash leaves one person dead in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marks 144th Anniversary https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-st-patricks-day-parade-marks-144th-anniversary/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — St. Patrick’s Day isn’t around yet, but the celebration began Saturday here in Omaha and across the country. The holiday and Saturday parade were dedicated to the Irish. Despite the rainy weather, many people still came to celebrate the 144th anniversary of the parade. This year’s 3 News Now presenter Cereze … The post Omaha St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marks 144th Anniversary appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Missing Aurora couple found dead https://thesarpycounty.com/missing-aurora-couple-found-dead-4/ HASTINGS, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Bob and Loveda Proctor have been found dead, according to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 3:15 p.m. Saturday, the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a citizen who discovered a vehicle stuck on a low-maintenance road north of 100th Street and Keystone Road, nearly 11 miles northeast of … The post Missing Aurora couple found dead appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The fairgrounds hosts an annual military weapons show https://thesarpycounty.com/the-fairgrounds-hosts-an-annual-military-weapons-show/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – A gun show is making its annual appearance at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The 29th Annual Military Memorabilia and Weapons Exhibition kicked off on Saturday. Vendors come from all over the state to display and sell their war memorabilia. Officials say most of the sellers are also collectors, and this is … The post The fairgrounds hosts an annual military weapons show appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fatty liver: two changes in a person’s gait that may signal the liver is ‘fighting’ https://thesarpycounty.com/fatty-liver-two-changes-in-a-persons-gait-that-may-signal-the-liver-is-fighting/ Liver disease can be caused by alcohol, drugs, and blood clots, but in most people, the disease is caused by a poor diet. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) already affects a large portion of the population, but evidence suggests these trends will increase in the coming years. Unfortunately, because the symptoms are mild at first, … The post Fatty liver: two changes in a person’s gait that may signal the liver is ‘fighting’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

American branch of Brewery Collectibles Club in Nebraska hosts a collecting show https://thesarpycounty.com/american-branch-of-brewery-collectibles-club-in-nebraska-hosts-a-collecting-show/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A big part of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is enjoying your favorite adult drinks, and the people of Omaha have seen just about every collectible you could want for your brewery. Saturday’s Spring Brewery Collectibles Show featured everything beer related, including signs, cans, trays, glasses and more. Favorite beer brands such … The post American branch of Brewery Collectibles Club in Nebraska hosts a collecting show appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Four travel to Ukraine to deliver 1,500 meals on a mission trip https://thesarpycounty.com/four-travel-to-ukraine-to-deliver-1500-meals-on-a-mission-trip-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began last February, leaving a hole in the lives of millions of people in the country. On the other side of the world, some people in Lincoln are doing their best to help, and some will even go to the countryside soon. Faced with harsh winds … The post Four travel to Ukraine to deliver 1,500 meals on a mission trip appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.