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Two ‘Heart-Healthy’ Lunches Recommended by a Registered Dietitian to Help Lower Cholesterol https://thesarpycounty.com/two-heart-healthy-lunches-recommended-by-a-registered-dietitian-to-help-lower-cholesterol/ “Too much saturated fat in your diet can increase your body’s levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol,” Garton said. Excess cholesterol can lead to heart disease and increase the risk of stroke or heart attack. “Reducing your intake of saturated fats and switching to healthy unsaturated fats can help control your cholesterol levels,” Garton added. This … The post Two ‘Heart-Healthy’ Lunches Recommended by a Registered Dietitian to Help Lower Cholesterol appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘We need new leadership’: Lincoln’s Republican mayoral candidates discuss plans https://thesarpycounty.com/we-need-new-leadership-lincolns-republican-mayoral-candidates-discuss-plans/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Lancaster County Republican Party held a forum Friday night for Lincoln voters to learn about their mayoral candidates. Lincoln’s police force and water resources were two of the main topics of discussion at the event. “If I had to single out one thing as the overarching issue that needs to … The post ‘We need new leadership’: Lincoln’s Republican mayoral candidates discuss plans appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Shelton’s boys’ basketball is unable to dethrone the defending D2 champs https://thesarpycounty.com/sheltons-boys-basketball-is-unable-to-dethrone-the-defending-d2-champs/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The semifinal round of the NSAA Class D2 State Men’s Basketball Tournament began Friday in Lincoln. No. 2 Shelton faced No. 3 Parkview Christian, the defending state champion in the class. The Bulldogs kept it close early, trailing by single digits at halftime. However, the Patriots offense exploded in the second … The post Shelton’s boys’ basketball is unable to dethrone the defending D2 champs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Crumbl Cookies are a sweet addition to the Lincoln. https://thesarpycounty.com/crumbl-cookies-are-a-sweet-addition-to-the-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The grand opening of the new Crumbl Cookies restaurant took place Friday morning. The new business is located at 60 and O Streets. Sweet-tooths from all over the city were queuing at the door, waiting for their big homemade biscuits. People hoped that a store would open in Lincoln, since the … The post Crumbl Cookies are a sweet addition to the Lincoln. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Reaching one classroom at a time EP:14 https://thesarpycounty.com/reaching-one-classroom-at-a-time-ep14/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The North Platte Public Schools Foundation and Fat Dogs have partnered and awarded REACH Grant No. 14 to Mrs. Hana Thomas. Thomas works as a behavior specialist at Cody Elementary, where he wants to use the funds for his “No Timeout Project”. The North Platte Public School District has the … The post Reaching one classroom at a time EP:14 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘We all own this space’: Skateboarders have been asked to contribute to Lynch Park’s revitalization effort. https://thesarpycounty.com/we-all-own-this-space-skateboarders-have-been-asked-to-contribute-to-lynch-parks-revitalization-effort/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — For those outside the local community, skateboarding may seem like just a hobby, but for skateboarders like Brenton Gomez, skating and the parks where you skate is a home away from home. “I see myself in a lot of the skateboarders that are coming out now that maybe don’t have a … The post ‘We all own this space’: Skateboarders have been asked to contribute to Lynch Park’s revitalization effort. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Drivers Adjust to 156th Street Expansion Project https://thesarpycounty.com/drivers-adjust-to-156th-street-expansion-project/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The project to widen and upgrade 156th Street south of Dodge to the Pacific Ocean began in 2018, and we first saw an artist render the plan four years ago. Heavy traffic in a growing suburban area stretching from Millard North to Bennington has had a devastating impact on the road … The post Drivers Adjust to 156th Street Expansion Project appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Highlights and scores from day three of the Nebraska Men’s Basketball Tournament https://thesarpycounty.com/highlights-and-scores-from-day-three-of-the-nebraska-mens-basketball-tournament/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Day three of the 2023 Men’s State Basketball Tournament concluded on Friday. The tournament kicked off on Wednesday and will run until Saturday when a champion will be crowned. Here are Friday’s results: Class A Bellevue West 74, Westside 41 Millard North 54, Gretna 52 Class B Skutt Cattolica 57, Crete … The post Highlights and scores from day three of the Nebraska Men’s Basketball Tournament appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

SEM men’s basketball fails to upset state semifinals https://thesarpycounty.com/sem-mens-basketball-fails-to-upset-state-semifinals/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The semifinal round of the NSAA Class D2 State Men’s Basketball Tournament began Friday in Lincoln. No. 5 Sumner-Eddyville-Miller faced No. 1 Wynot at Devaney Center. The Mustangs made the game interesting, but the Blue Devils persevered late and earned a 53-50 victory. SEM had a chance to equalize at the … The post SEM men’s basketball fails to upset state semifinals appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Vaping can cause premature aging and acne – skin specialist warns of risks associated with e-cigarettes https://thesarpycounty.com/vaping-can-cause-premature-aging-and-acne-skin-specialist-warns-of-risks-associated-with-e-cigarettes/ The health risks associated with smoking tobacco cigarettes have been well known for decades. Quitting smoking is usually one of the top tips shared by doctors and health authorities when it comes to reducing the chances of various conditions such as heart disease, strokes and lung cancer. Initially, it was thought that e-cigarette vaping could … The post Vaping can cause premature aging and acne – skin specialist warns of risks associated with e-cigarettes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska K9 Patrol Officers Get New Safety Vests https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-k9-patrol-officers-get-new-safety-vests/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol K9 has received new bulletproof and stab resistant vests from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization. The potentially life-saving vests provided to NSP K9 officers are made in the USA, custom-fitted and NIJ-certified. The NSP K9s who received the new vests through a charitable donation … The post Nebraska K9 Patrol Officers Get New Safety Vests appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Protector of historic Capitol building on paid leave pending investigation into pre-banquet altercation https://thesarpycounty.com/protector-of-historic-capitol-building-on-paid-leave-pending-investigation-into-pre-banquet-altercation-3/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – The Nebraska State Capitol’s top advocate for the preservation of historic properties has been accused of being too defensive. Bob Ripley, the longtime Capitol administrator, is on paid leave pending an investigation into an altercation before the annual State Day dinner on Saturday. A Nebraska State Patrol spokesman confirmed an … The post Protector of historic Capitol building on paid leave pending investigation into pre-banquet altercation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Can big new brands come to Gretna’s entertainment district? Nebraska bill seeks to attract development https://thesarpycounty.com/can-big-new-brands-come-to-gretnas-entertainment-district-nebraska-bill-seeks-to-attract-development/ GRETNA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Ikea, Crate and Barrel and Restoration Hardware are brands that are not yet available in an area that developers dream of in Gretna, says Nebraska State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Linehan of Elkhorn says she passes through the Nebraska intersection at Interstate 80 and Highway 31 every day on her way … The post Can big new brands come to Gretna’s entertainment district? Nebraska bill seeks to attract development appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Queen’s Legacy Mural Expands With New Faces of Omaha Murder Victims https://thesarpycounty.com/the-queens-legacy-mural-expands-with-new-faces-of-omaha-murder-victims/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – On North 24th Street in Omaha, you’ll find a mural called The Queen’s Legacy. In the center of Jamaila Hesseltin. She is surrounded by four other women: Jasmine Harris, Janey Hadan, Latecia Fox, and Jaquela Foster. Each of their lives was taken with gunfire, and their murders remain unsolved. Also on … The post The Queen’s Legacy Mural Expands With New Faces of Omaha Murder Victims appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The board game festival occupies the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/the-board-game-festival-occupies-the-cornhusker-hotel-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Great Plains Game Festival is taking over the Cornhusker Hotel this weekend. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the three-day event, which features a wide variety of board games and RPGs such as Dungeons and Dragons. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Great Plains Gaming Project, which … The post The board game festival occupies the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Clouds, precipitation to start the weekend, but the sun is coming https://thesarpycounty.com/clouds-precipitation-to-start-the-weekend-but-the-sun-is-coming/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Another weather system tracking the Dakotas will bring early weekend precipitation across the state of Cornhusker. A drizzle will develop in the pre-dawn hours on Saturday as temperatures hover on either side of freezing. Areas north of Grand Island will see periods of freezing drizzle that could make causeways such as … The post Clouds, precipitation to start the weekend, but the sun is coming appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New devices help burn patients perform simple tasks at CHI Health St. Elizabeth https://thesarpycounty.com/new-devices-help-burn-patients-perform-simple-tasks-at-chi-health-st-elizabeth/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – CHI Health St. Elizabeth has unveiled a new high-tech device that helps patients recovering in a burn unit complete simple tasks and regain their independence. Treatment of burns is usually not a quick process, and patients are usually in the hospital for days or weeks, unable to do anything. The new … The post New devices help burn patients perform simple tasks at CHI Health St. Elizabeth appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln County natives Tucker and Cooper White compete for $1,000,000 https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-county-natives-tucker-and-cooper-white-compete-for-1000000/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – A pair of Lincoln County natives are in the running for big bucks at a Texas rodeo. Tucker and Cooper White are team players from Hershey. The duo were the first team out on Thursday night at the US Contender Finals and finished with a time of 4.23 to take … The post Lincoln County natives Tucker and Cooper White compete for $1,000,000 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Police Investigate Fatal Friday Afternoon Crash near 96th and I https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-investigate-fatal-friday-afternoon-crash-near-96th-and-i/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — Omaha police are investigating a crash Friday afternoon that killed a Lincoln man and injured an Omaha woman. Here’s what we know from the police: At 2:27 p.m., officers were called in connection with a report of an accident on 96th Street, and the I St. reported that a 2007 Ford … The post Omaha Police Investigate Fatal Friday Afternoon Crash near 96th and I appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

QR codes are gaining popularity in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/qr-codes-are-gaining-popularity-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – QR codes – you’ve probably heard of them and even used them. Now it seems that the wavy square is everywhere. They help us get jobs, make new friends, report crime, show up on time, not to mention order food and even pour ourselves a drink. “Based on recent data, the … The post QR codes are gaining popularity in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska baseball opens the series with a victory over the state of Illinois https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-baseball-opens-the-series-with-a-victory-over-the-state-of-illinois/ Nebraska baseball defeats Illinois State (3/10/23) LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska baseball goes undefeated at home after a win against Illinois State on Friday. The Huskers, who are coming off a sweep of northern Colorado, beat the Redbirds 8-3 on a cold day at Haymarket Park. Emmett Olson pitched six innings for the Huskers, striking … The post Nebraska baseball opens the series with a victory over the state of Illinois appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Has there been a change in Tornado Alley? https://thesarpycounty.com/has-there-been-a-change-in-tornado-alley/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – You may recall a time when we saw tornadoes more frequently over the plains. There seems to have been a lull in tornado activity for the past 6 years. Could this be a sign that there has been a change in the area that has traditionally been known as Tornado Alley? … The post Has there been a change in Tornado Alley? appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NHS-approved weight loss drug for diabetics has ‘worrisome’ aspects, doctor says https://thesarpycounty.com/nhs-approved-weight-loss-drug-for-diabetics-has-worrisome-aspects-doctor-says/ Dr. Adam Collins, associate professor of nutrition at the University of Surrey, is concerned. While acknowledging that “the drug works when you take it” for weight loss, Dr. Collins worries about what might happen when patients stop taking the drug. Current guidelines recommend using semaglutide only “for more than two years”. “So what happens when … The post NHS-approved weight loss drug for diabetics has ‘worrisome’ aspects, doctor says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

North Platte community morning culinary milestone https://thesarpycounty.com/north-platte-community-morning-culinary-milestone/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The North Platte community mourns the loss of a culinary milestone. For nearly 20 years, Chef Chuck Lalanne has hosted a segment of Nebraska’s Mid-Day Show. The former owner of the Canteen Bar and Grille died on Monday. According to his obituary, Lalanne came to North Platte from the Denver … The post North Platte community morning culinary milestone appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Tour the Heartland with Tim and Lisa Trudell: 100 Things to Do in Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/tour-the-heartland-with-tim-and-lisa-trudell-100-things-to-do-in-nebraska/ and experiencing Nebraska’s “Good Life” is what Tim and Lisa Trudell love to do in their free time. “We mostly drive around the Midwest and love finding these unique gems and fun finds along the way,” Lisa said. Ever since the Trudells were young, travel has always been a part of their lives. It wasn’t … The post Tour the Heartland with Tim and Lisa Trudell: 100 Things to Do in Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hundreds of inmates in Nebraska hit by broken water pipe https://thesarpycounty.com/hundreds-of-inmates-in-nebraska-hit-by-broken-water-pipe/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — A burst water pipe at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln affected four housing units. According to the Nebraska Department of Corrections (NDCS), a broken pipe caused four residences to be placed on “modified operations.” The NDCS described the modified operations as “actions taken to better control the movement of prisoners … The post Hundreds of inmates in Nebraska hit by broken water pipe appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Change bail laws to punish fentanyl killers – NOW https://thesarpycounty.com/change-bail-laws-to-punish-fentanyl-killers-now/ Fentanyl kills tens of thousands of Americans every year, and thousands in New York alone. Therefore, the call by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to make more drug offenses bailable is more than necessary. Tierney also wants a “dealer death” law to punish salespeople for overdosing. His ideas received some bipartisan support in the … The post Change bail laws to punish fentanyl killers – NOW appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

US House of Representatives votes to repeal Biden’s WOTUS rule https://thesarpycounty.com/us-house-of-representatives-votes-to-repeal-bidens-wotus-rule/ On Thursday, the US House of Representatives voted to repeal the Biden administration’s definition of wetlands, which allows regulation of private land. The House approved, 227-198, a resolution to remove the broader U.S. Environmental Protection Agency definition of what qualifies as “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, for purposes of federal regulation under the … The post US House of Representatives votes to repeal Biden’s WOTUS rule appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

600 inmates affected by leaking water pipes at Nebraska State Penitentiary, officials say https://thesarpycounty.com/600-inmates-affected-by-leaking-water-pipes-at-nebraska-state-penitentiary-officials-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A water pipe leak is affecting about 600 inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, corrections officials said Friday. The Nebraska Department of Corrections said the leak caused four housing units to be placed into “modified operations.” In a press release, officials said the modified operations may include confinement in cells for … The post 600 inmates affected by leaking water pipes at Nebraska State Penitentiary, officials say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

About 600 inmates at Nebraska State Penitentiary affected by ruptured water pipe https://thesarpycounty.com/about-600-inmates-at-nebraska-state-penitentiary-affected-by-ruptured-water-pipe/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A ruptured water pipe at the Nebraska State Penitentiary has affected four residential units, putting them under modified operations. About 600 detainees are affected, who are housed in the four minimum custody housing units. The contractors arrived at the facility on Friday afternoon to address the issue. Portable toilets and bottled … The post About 600 inmates at Nebraska State Penitentiary affected by ruptured water pipe appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.