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Avian flu infections ‘likely’ to spark next global health crisis https://thesarpycounty.com/avian-flu-infections-likely-to-spark-next-global-health-crisis/ Avian flu could trigger the next global health emergency, one of Britain’s leading microbiologists has warned. Dr. Simon Clarke added that “we have overdue an influenza pandemic” and that it is “almost likely” bird flu. It comes as health officials prepare a Covid-style avian flu plan if the deadly virus starts to spread rapidly between … The post Avian flu infections ‘likely’ to spark next global health crisis appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The new mobile app allows Nebraska citizens to submit child support payments electronically https://thesarpycounty.com/the-new-mobile-app-allows-nebraska-citizens-to-submit-child-support-payments-electronically-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Child Support Payment Center Wednesday introduced a new mobile app that provides easy access to a payer’s account and allows them to send payments electronically. The new NE Rapid Pay mobile app will begin accepting checks, cashier’s checks and money orders through the app. With the new feature, anyone … The post The new mobile app allows Nebraska citizens to submit child support payments electronically appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Omaha Fire Department puts out a house fire Friday afternoon; avoid the 14th street and downtown area https://thesarpycounty.com/the-omaha-fire-department-puts-out-a-house-fire-friday-afternoon-avoid-the-14th-street-and-downtown-area/ Wade Lux / Nebraska 3 News Now An Omaha fire engine is seen at the scene of a house fire in North Omaha on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Published at 3:27 pm, February 24, 2023 and last update 2023-02-24 16:27:13-05 Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, … The post The Omaha Fire Department puts out a house fire Friday afternoon; avoid the 14th street and downtown area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

North Omaha Natives Renovate Former Community Building https://thesarpycounty.com/north-omaha-natives-renovate-former-community-building/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — For years, the former Native Omaha Club building in North Omaha has been vacant. Now a dynamic duo with local perches gives it new life. Kyle Keith and Katrina Adams first met in 2020 as part of the Aspiring Developer Program. Realizing that they had common interests, they went into business … The post North Omaha Natives Renovate Former Community Building appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Significant Change’ in Charge Against Arizona Rancher Accused of Killing Illegal Alien https://thesarpycounty.com/significant-change-in-charge-against-arizona-rancher-accused-of-killing-illegal-alien/ A 73-year-old rancher accused of killing an illegal immigrant on his property was reduced from the first degree to the second degree. George Alan Kelly was charged after a Mexican national was found shot to death on his ranch in Arizona last month. The property is located about a mile and a half from the … The post ‘Significant Change’ in Charge Against Arizona Rancher Accused of Killing Illegal Alien appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woke LA DA George Gascon Suspends Attorney General in Hannah Tubbs Trial https://thesarpycounty.com/woke-la-da-george-gascon-suspends-attorney-general-in-hannah-tubbs-trial/ Awakened Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has reportedly removed the chief prosecutor who was prosecuting a transgender woman convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl. Deputy District Attorney Shi Sanna, 34, was removed from office after he said phone calls to the prison showed convicted molester Hannah Tubbs, 26, was trying to use her … The post Woke LA DA George Gascon Suspends Attorney General in Hannah Tubbs Trial appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two found with meth during traffic stop in northeast Nebraska, sheriff’s office says https://thesarpycounty.com/two-found-with-meth-during-traffic-stop-in-northeast-nebraska-sheriffs-office-says/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Two people were arrested early Friday morning after a Madison County Deputy found methamphetamines in their car near Norfolk. At around 1 a.m., an officer stopped the car, which had been dragging “some sort of debris” behind it on Highway 275, about 1.5 miles west of Norfolk. The deputy also noted … The post Two found with meth during traffic stop in northeast Nebraska, sheriff’s office says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Police respond to Prescott Elementary School after a student brings a loaded gun into school https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-police-respond-to-prescott-elementary-school-after-a-student-brings-a-loaded-gun-into-school-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln police have been called to Prescott Elementary School after a student allegedly brought a gun into the school. According to LPS, a fifth grade student showed another student a gun in his backpack and made troubling comments about violence towards that student. That student then told his teacher that he … The post Lincoln Police respond to Prescott Elementary School after a student brings a loaded gun into school appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The man from Madison was arrested on a weapons charge https://thesarpycounty.com/the-man-from-madison-was-arrested-on-a-weapons-charge/ A Madison man suspected of illegally possessing a knife was arrested Thursday. At 7:10 p.m., Norfolk Police conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Isidro Ferrer-Florez, 44, of Madison, Captain Michael Bauer said in a news release. A check of Ferrer-Florez’s license showed that he was being revoked, so he was arrested. Bauer … The post The man from Madison was arrested on a weapons charge appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Police respond to situation at Prescott Elementary School after a student brought a loaded gun into school https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-police-respond-to-situation-at-prescott-elementary-school-after-a-student-brought-a-loaded-gun-into-school/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Lincoln police were called to Prescott Elementary School after a student allegedly brought a gun into the school. According to LPS, a fifth grade student showed another student a gun in his backpack and made disturbing comments about the abuse against that student. This student then reported this to his teacher, who … The post Lincoln Police respond to situation at Prescott Elementary School after a student brought a loaded gun into school appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Police respond to Prescott Elementary School after a student brings a loaded gun into school https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-police-respond-to-prescott-elementary-school-after-a-student-brings-a-loaded-gun-into-school/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln police have been called to Prescott Elementary School after a student allegedly brought a gun into the school. According to LPS, a fifth grade student showed another student a gun in his backpack and made troubling comments about violence towards that student. That student then told his teacher that he … The post Lincoln Police respond to Prescott Elementary School after a student brings a loaded gun into school appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Elementary School student smuggled a gun into school, police investigate https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-elementary-school-student-smuggled-a-gun-into-school-police-investigate/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Lincoln Police Department is investigating an incident in which elementary school student Prescott brought a gun into school on Friday. Here is the timeline of events as reported during the initial investigation, according to school officials: A fifth grade student showed a gun in a backpack to a student and … The post Lincoln Elementary School student smuggled a gun into school, police investigate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Airport Announces $22 Million Manufacturing and Sales Venture with Timpte, Inc. https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-airport-announces-22-million-manufacturing-and-sales-venture-with-timpte-inc-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Lincoln Airport Authority and Timpte, Inc. announced the creation of a $22 million Lincoln Manufacturing Center at LNK. The $22 million Lincoln Manufacturing Center is estimated at 180,000 to 200,000 square feet and will be located on a piece of land on the west side of Lincoln Airport known as LNK … The post Lincoln Airport Announces $22 Million Manufacturing and Sales Venture with Timpte, Inc. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

HuffoPo Claims Executed Prisoner Was ‘DeSantis’ Victim’ – But Look What Article Was Cleverly Missed https://thesarpycounty.com/huffopo-claims-executed-prisoner-was-desantis-victim-but-look-what-article-was-cleverly-missed/ The far-left HuffPost sided with the man who slashed his mother’s throat and killed a police officer on Thursday to score a dirty political point against Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Website obviously never hides his leftist bias, and serious people never expect substantive reports or opinions from his pages. But the story written by … The post HuffoPo Claims Executed Prisoner Was ‘DeSantis’ Victim’ – But Look What Article Was Cleverly Missed appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NYPD to Increase Patrols Due to Threats from Extremist Groups on Anti-Semitic ‘Hate Day’ https://thesarpycounty.com/nypd-to-increase-patrols-due-to-threats-from-extremist-groups-on-anti-semitic-hate-day/ The NYPD is stepping up patrols at local Jewish centers to prepare for a potential nationwide “Hate Day” on Saturday. A leaked internal memo from the Police Department’s Bureau of Intelligence and Counter Terrorism says that online extremist groups are “instructing like-minded people to drop banners, post stickers and flyers, or draw graffiti as a … The post NYPD to Increase Patrols Due to Threats from Extremist Groups on Anti-Semitic ‘Hate Day’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

White House Unveils $2 Billion Weapons for Ukraine on Anniversary of Russian Invasion https://thesarpycounty.com/white-house-unveils-2-billion-weapons-for-ukraine-on-anniversary-of-russian-invasion/ WASHINGTON. On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration announced an additional $2 billion in weapons and a slew of new sanctions targeting key Russian industries and government officials. Friday’s announcement follows President Joe Biden’s historic and unexpected visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, where for the first time in modern … The post White House Unveils $2 Billion Weapons for Ukraine on Anniversary of Russian Invasion appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The man shot at the ground during an argument in West Lincoln, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/the-man-shot-at-the-ground-during-an-argument-in-west-lincoln-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A man was arrested Thursday after firing a shotgun on the ground during an argument, Lincoln police say. At around 4:50 pm, a man told officers that a group had been fighting over a stolen backpack near Northwest 56th and West O Streets. Luis Candelero Calderon, 22, then drew a shotgun … The post The man shot at the ground during an argument in West Lincoln, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The new mobile app allows Nebraska citizens to submit child support payments electronically https://thesarpycounty.com/the-new-mobile-app-allows-nebraska-citizens-to-submit-child-support-payments-electronically/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Child Support Payment Center Wednesday introduced a new mobile app that provides easy access to a payer’s account and allows them to send payments electronically. The new NE Rapid Pay mobile app will begin accepting checks, cashier’s checks and money orders through the app. With the new feature, anyone … The post The new mobile app allows Nebraska citizens to submit child support payments electronically appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norfolk Catholic Hall of Fame announces its class of 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/norfolk-catholic-hall-of-fame-announces-its-class-of-2023/ Norfolk Catholic School, an apostolate of Sacred Heart Parish, will hold its eighth hall of fame celebration dinner and induction ceremony on Saturday, April 15 at the Norfolk Catholic Activities Center. “We are thrilled to honor the Hall of Fame’s class of 2023,” said Jeff Bellar, chairman of the Hall of Fame’s board of directors. … The post Norfolk Catholic Hall of Fame announces its class of 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New mobile app lets Nebraska residents pay child support electronically https://thesarpycounty.com/new-mobile-app-lets-nebraska-residents-pay-child-support-electronically/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Child Support Center has unveiled a new mobile app that provides easy access to a payer’s account and allows them to make payments electronically on Wednesday. The new NE Rapid Pay mobile app will begin accepting checks, cashier’s checks and money orders through the app. With the new feature, … The post New mobile app lets Nebraska residents pay child support electronically appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Judge dismisses case against 18-year-old girl accused of threatening school in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/judge-dismisses-case-against-18-year-old-girl-accused-of-threatening-school-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A judge on Friday dismissed charges against an 18-year-old woman who was arrested after making false threats to several Omaha schools in January. Omaha police arrested Itzel Bravo and three minors aged 11, 12 and 15 after a threat to the school was posted on social media on January 11. Douglas … The post Judge dismisses case against 18-year-old girl accused of threatening school in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Decision made on what to do with Idaho College Murder House: ‘healing step’ https://thesarpycounty.com/decision-made-on-what-to-do-with-idaho-college-murder-house-healing-step/ The house in Moscow, Idaho where four University of Idaho students were killed will no longer exist. The owner of the house handed over the property to the university and it will be demolished. KTVB-TV. The building is destroyed in order not to make a sensation out of the criminal case of the murder of … The post Decision made on what to do with Idaho College Murder House: ‘healing step’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cops identify neighbor who shot mom from New York https://thesarpycounty.com/cops-identify-neighbor-who-shot-mom-from-new-york/ Police have identified a neighbor who they believe shot and killed a Harlem mother in front of her children as she apparently tried to break up an argument this week. Police say Avery Dunning, 35, shot Jemina Garay, 41, in the head just before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the sixth-floor hallway of Lincoln Houses NYCHA … The post Cops identify neighbor who shot mom from New York appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Damn other people https://thesarpycounty.com/damn-other-people/ Do you know that friend who sucks but isn’t enough to formally cut them out of your life? Now imagine if this was the only person you could ever talk to again, perhaps for all eternity. If that doesn’t give you goosebumps, congratulations on the well organized group chats. This is the premise of “Civil … The post Damn other people appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The two-vehicle crash cuts off part of the Cornhusker Highway in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/the-two-vehicle-crash-cuts-off-part-of-the-cornhusker-highway-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A two-vehicle crash closed a portion of the eastbound Cornhusker Highway on Friday. The accident happened around 11:30 am near 40th Street. The cause of the accident and the extent of any injuries are still unknown. The Cornhusker Highway has since reopened. Categories: Lancaster, News Tags: 40th street, cause of crash, … The post The two-vehicle crash cuts off part of the Cornhusker Highway in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Polk accused of making threats at LGBTQ event in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/polk-accused-of-making-threats-at-lgbtq-event-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Polk man is accused of sending a bomb threat to an LGBTQ pageant last year in Lincoln. According to officials, 35-year-old Michael Nicewonder is being charged in the Lancaster County District Court with making terrorist threats. Court records show he is accused of sending a bomb threat to the organizers … The post Polk accused of making threats at LGBTQ event in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Notes from the LENRD meeting https://thesarpycounty.com/notes-from-the-lenrd-meeting/ Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District Board met Thursday evening at the NRD offices located at 1508 Square Turn Blvd in Norfolk. The meeting was attended by all elected council members, as well as 20 staff and citizens. The meeting lasted just under two hours. Below is the report … The post Notes from the LENRD meeting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria https://thesarpycounty.com/help-victims-of-the-earthquake-in-turkey-and-syria/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Members of the UNL Turkish Student Association are teaming up with the Relief Center to help the victims of the earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. Dr. Omer Sadak is from Turkey and has lived there most of his life. He came to the US to continue his education and is … The post Help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

McDonnell under fire from fellow Democrats over abortion and trans debate https://thesarpycounty.com/mcdonnell-under-fire-from-fellow-democrats-over-abortion-and-trans-debate-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — The Douglas County Democratic Party this week decisively rejected a Democratic state senator’s bid for leadership that could have cast the deciding vote to effectively ban elective abortion in Nebraska. The county’s party leadership group voted 17-3 Wednesday against State Senator Mike McDonnell of Omaha’s proposal to join the county’s … The post McDonnell under fire from fellow Democrats over abortion and trans debate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Laurel, Nebraska murder suspect wants criminal charges dropped https://thesarpycounty.com/laurel-nebraska-murder-suspect-wants-criminal-charges-dropped/ HARTINGTON, Nebraska (KTIV) — A lawyer for a Laurel, Nebraska woman charged with four murders is appealing a district court finding that there is sufficient evidence to try her for murder. Defense attorney Doug Stratton filed a “guilty plea” Thursday. In that document, Stratton alleges that the state was unable to establish a “probable cause” … The post Laurel, Nebraska murder suspect wants criminal charges dropped appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.