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The grand jury finds no criminal conduct in the Hall County Jail inmate’s death https://thesarpycounty.com/the-grand-jury-finds-no-criminal-conduct-in-the-hall-county-jail-inmates-death/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – A grand jury has found no criminal conduct in the death of a Hall County Jail inmate. On Monday, February 27, Hall County District Court Judge Andrew Butler convened a grand jury to inquire into the circumstances of Alfredo Almeida Ramirez’s death on November 16, 2022 at the Hall County … The post The grand jury finds no criminal conduct in the Hall County Jail inmate’s death appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Beatrice couple spread the word after Valentine’s bouquet poisoned and killed their cat https://thesarpycounty.com/beatrice-couple-spread-the-word-after-valentines-bouquet-poisoned-and-killed-their-cat/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Cologne). The couple’s cat, Beatrice, was poisoned and killed by a Valentine’s Day bouquet that contained a flower toxic to cats. Tommy and Lisa Denton are hoping to spread the word about cat toxins after a Valentine’s Day bouquet of roses and lilies killed their cat, Mia, in a matter of days. On … The post Beatrice couple spread the word after Valentine’s bouquet poisoned and killed their cat appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha native wins 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Winter Cup https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-native-wins-2023-u-s-gymnastics-winter-cup/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — Lexi Seiss, a 17-year-old Omaha native, won the 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Winter Cup. The nationally televised competition in Louisville, Kentucky featured some of the nation’s top gymnasts and was Zeiss’ first major competition since winning the gold medal with Team USA at the 2022 World Championships. “I am delighted with the … The post Omaha native wins 2023 U.S. Gymnastics Winter Cup appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska astronaut says Artemis mission holds key to humans on Mars https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-astronaut-says-artemis-mission-holds-key-to-humans-on-mars/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — As the Crew-6 mission prepares to launch Thursday, Nebraska astronaut Clayton Anderson told 6 News that the mission will hopefully get us one step closer to a final landing on Mars, but Anderson says that it starts with flying. back to the moon. “For me, going back to the moon is … The post Nebraska astronaut says Artemis mission holds key to humans on Mars appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wounded Knee activist mission continues 50 years later with children, grandchildren https://thesarpycounty.com/wounded-knee-activist-mission-continues-50-years-later-with-children-grandchildren/ According to Marcella Gilbert, by the early 1970s, the world had largely forgotten about Native Americans. The indigenous population was decimated by disease and colonization; their vast homeland, where their ancestors roamed, was split into reservations. The Lakota language was nearly extinct, and practicing the Lakota religion was illegal. “People all over the world didn’t … The post Wounded Knee activist mission continues 50 years later with children, grandchildren appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Channel 8 Account Executive Internship Programme https://thesarpycounty.com/channel-8-account-executive-internship-programme/ CHANNEL 8 NEWS in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring for an Account Executive internship. This is not a “sit back and watch others” internship program. These are paid positions, learning all the key areas of the sales department. You should be a college student working towards a degree in advertising/marketing or a related field. You must … The post Channel 8 Account Executive Internship Programme appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Juniata couple win awards for volunteering with Oregon Trail Rodeo https://thesarpycounty.com/juniata-couple-win-awards-for-volunteering-with-oregon-trail-rodeo/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – A husband/wife team was recognized for their volunteer time and work with the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings, Neb. Justin and Danielle Wahl, Juniata, won the Committee Man of the Year award and Volunteer of the Year award, respectively, for their help with the professional rodeo, held annually in mid-August. They … The post Juniata couple win awards for volunteering with Oregon Trail Rodeo appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Team questions from all academics sent to high schools https://thesarpycounty.com/team-questions-from-all-academics-sent-to-high-schools/ Information was sent last week to principals of more than 60 high schools in northeastern and north-central Nebraska urging them to nominate students to be included in the 2023 academic team sponsored by the Daily News. Now in its 30th year, the all-academic team program rewards top students based on college entrance exam scores, class … The post Team questions from all academics sent to high schools appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A SWAT team surrounded a house in southeast Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/a-swat-team-surrounded-a-house-in-southeast-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Several law enforcement officials, including a Lincoln Police SWAT team, surrounded a house near 36th Street and Van Dorn Street in an attempt to contact a “wanted person.” Police blocked Van Dorn Street between 33rd and 37th Streets. Assistant Chief of Operations and LPD Special Forces Commander Jason Still asked the … The post A SWAT team surrounded a house in southeast Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Follow “7 Simple Life Plans” to Lower Your Risk of Dementia – “It Can Empower” https://thesarpycounty.com/follow-7-simple-life-plans-to-lower-your-risk-of-dementia-it-can-empower/ Researchers from the American Academy of Neurology followed the lives of 13,720 participants for 20 years. Participants were about 54 years old at the start of the study. Dr. Pamela Rist said: “Dementia can start in the brain decades before diagnosis.” Dr. Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, elaborated. “It’s important that we learn … The post Follow “7 Simple Life Plans” to Lower Your Risk of Dementia – “It Can Empower” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman stabbed near Omaha homeless shelter, police search for suspect https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-stabbed-near-omaha-homeless-shelter-police-search-for-suspect-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed on Monday morning. The Omaha Police Department says officers responded at 1401 North 18th Street, an address associated with the Sienna Francis House, at 7:28 am Monday about a stabbing. Officers arrived and found a 41-year-old woman who allegedly told them she had … The post Woman stabbed near Omaha homeless shelter, police search for suspect appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Douglas County Department of Health is reporting four deaths related to COVID-19. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-douglas-county-department-of-health-is-reporting-four-deaths-related-to-covid-19/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Douglas County Department of Health on Monday confirmed that the department has received 203 new cases of COVID-19 since our last report on Thursday. A total of 180,939 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the county since March 2020. The County Health Department is still encouraging Douglas County residents … The post The Douglas County Department of Health is reporting four deaths related to COVID-19. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha State Senator Wants Tram Line to be Extended to Eppley Airfield https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-state-senator-wants-tram-line-to-be-extended-to-eppley-airfield/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — An Omaha state senator is asking the legislature for $100 million for a streetcar project. City officials say the tram will pay for itself with a downtown-to-city route – meaning that because the tram adds value to what’s next to it, a number of businesses will want to build next to … The post Omaha State Senator Wants Tram Line to be Extended to Eppley Airfield appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lady Gaga sues woman who got her pets back for failing to pay $500,000 reward https://thesarpycounty.com/lady-gaga-sues-woman-who-got-her-pets-back-for-failing-to-pay-500000-reward/ Lady Gaga has been sued by a woman who returned stolen dogs to her, alleging that the singer did not pay her the promised reward. Gaga French Bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen in 2021 when two people attacked her dog walker Ryan Fisher on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, shooting him as they were … The post Lady Gaga sues woman who got her pets back for failing to pay $500,000 reward appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two men shot dead an hour apart in New York: police https://thesarpycounty.com/two-men-shot-dead-an-hour-apart-in-new-york-police/ The week began in New York on a bloody note when two men were gunned down within hours of each other in Brooklyn and Queens on Monday morning in Brooklyn and Queens. Police said a 31-year-old man was shot in the right hand on the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn, … The post Two men shot dead an hour apart in New York: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPS appoints new principals of three Lincoln schools https://thesarpycounty.com/lps-appoints-new-principals-of-three-lincoln-schools/ Courtesy of LPS LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Goodrich Middle School, Rousseau Elementary School and the Yankee Hill Education Center are getting new principals, Lincoln Public Schools announced Monday. The schools will be led by Kelly Apel, Monica Jochum and Amanda Shonka respectively. “These accomplished leaders have demonstrated through their service that they are dedicated to … The post LPS appoints new principals of three Lincoln schools appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman stabbed near Omaha homeless shelter, police search for suspect https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-stabbed-near-omaha-homeless-shelter-police-search-for-suspect/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed on Monday morning. The Omaha Police Department says officers responded at 1401 North 18th Street, an address associated with the Sienna Francis House, at 7:28 am Monday about a stabbing. Officers arrived and found a 41-year-old woman who allegedly told them she had … The post Woman stabbed near Omaha homeless shelter, police search for suspect appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Agenda for the next meeting of the Madison County Board of Commissioners https://thesarpycounty.com/agenda-for-the-next-meeting-of-the-madison-county-board-of-commissioners-2/ The public is invited to attend a Madison County government meeting where tax dollars may be spent or decisions affecting spending may be made. WHAT: Madison County Board of Commissioners meeting. WHEN: Tuesday 28 February. The Commissioners’ meeting will start at 9.30am WHERE: Commissioners Hall, Madison County Courthouse, Madison. Commissioners will consider and/or act on: … The post Agenda for the next meeting of the Madison County Board of Commissioners appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘I’m Proud of It’: The Rise of Nebraska’s Only Construction Company Led by a Black Woman https://thesarpycounty.com/im-proud-of-it-the-rise-of-nebraskas-only-construction-company-led-by-a-black-woman/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Maranda Adams and Ashley Kuhn are good friends who have now become big business partners. “That seems bold,” Kuhn said. “It took a lot of work to get here and I’m also proud of that.” The two are joint supervisors of Nebraska’s only Class A contractor run by black women. It … The post ‘I’m Proud of It’: The Rise of Nebraska’s Only Construction Company Led by a Black Woman appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Police Union Drops Opposition to ‘Constitutional Wear’ of Gun Law Following Proposed Amendments https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-union-drops-opposition-to-constitutional-wear-of-gun-law-following-proposed-amendments/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. Editor’s note: The story has been updated to reflect that Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson testified “neutrally” on the bill while expressing concern. LINCOLN. A last-minute amendment to a controversial gun rights bill led the Omaha Police Officers Association to drop its objection to the proposal. … The post Omaha Police Union Drops Opposition to ‘Constitutional Wear’ of Gun Law Following Proposed Amendments appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A popular sweetener may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, scientists say https://thesarpycounty.com/a-popular-sweetener-may-increase-the-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-scientists-say/ Advertised as a good sugar substitute in low calorie, low carb and keto diet foods, this ingredient is currently being researched. When scientists added the sweetener erythritol to blood platelets (fragments of cells that stick together to stop bleeding), the platelets clot faster. Dr. Stanley Hazen of the Lerner Research Institute’s Department of Cardiovascular and … The post A popular sweetener may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, scientists say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

One injured in a garbage truck crash near Waverly https://thesarpycounty.com/one-injured-in-a-garbage-truck-crash-near-waverly/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – One person was injured Monday morning in an accident involving a garbage truck near Waverly. The accident occurred on Highway 6 near the Interstate 80 Waverly interchange at approximately 10:15 am A Nebraska state trooper said a vehicle drove through the intersection and “didn’t immediately succumb” to an oncoming garbage truck. … The post One injured in a garbage truck crash near Waverly appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The GIPD is investigating a weekend burglary https://thesarpycounty.com/the-gipd-is-investigating-a-weekend-burglary/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – Grand Island Police are looking for two suspects, after a burglary was reported on Grand Island early Sunday morning. Police received the burglary call from the victim, who said two people broke into his store on the 900 block of W South Front Street. The victim told police that three … The post The GIPD is investigating a weekend burglary appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lyons’ man was arrested after a standoff https://thesarpycounty.com/lyons-man-was-arrested-after-a-standoff-2/ LYON – Soldiers from the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team arrested a person on Saturday following a standoff in Lyon. At approximately 5:20 pm Saturday, the State Patrol was notified that the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and the Lyon Police Department were at the scene of a residence with an armed and barricaded individual at … The post Lyons’ man was arrested after a standoff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Student Loan Case in the Supreme Court: Argument Explained https://thesarpycounty.com/student-loan-case-in-the-supreme-court-argument-explained/ WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s plan to ease student debt, which affects millions of borrowers whose loans could be written off or reduced. So far, Republican-appointed judges have prevented the Democratic president’s plan from taking effect, and it remains to be seen how the 6-3 … The post Student Loan Case in the Supreme Court: Argument Explained appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hochul scores low on crime in New York — and even worse on accessibility in the poll https://thesarpycounty.com/hochul-scores-low-on-crime-in-new-york-and-even-worse-on-accessibility-in-the-poll/ A new poll shows New Yorkers give Gov. Katie Hochul even lower ratings when it comes to fighting the rising cost of living in the Empire State than the low rating they gave her for fighting crime. “Crime and the cost of living were two top voter priorities for Albany back in December ahead of … The post Hochul scores low on crime in New York — and even worse on accessibility in the poll appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska lawmaker seeks public funding for Omaha streetcar – if it expands north towards airport https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-lawmaker-seeks-public-funding-for-omaha-streetcar-if-it-expands-north-towards-airport/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. The controversial Omaha streetcar project could receive $100 million from Nebraska under a plan presented to the Legislature, that is, if the route is extended to North Omaha and the airport. The measure, presented Friday by Omaha State Senator Justin Wayne of Omaha to the … The post Nebraska lawmaker seeks public funding for Omaha streetcar – if it expands north towards airport appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman killed in semi-trailer crash near Grand Island https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-killed-in-semi-trailer-crash-near-grand-island/ Pexels LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A woman was killed Saturday morning in a semi-trailer crash north of Grand Island. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says the accident occurred around 9:55 am at the intersection of Highway 281 and Chapman Road. A Pontiac Grand Am was heading north on Highway 281 when it struck the semi, … The post Woman killed in semi-trailer crash near Grand Island appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hamilton County man arrested for killing wife during argument, NSP says https://thesarpycounty.com/hamilton-county-man-arrested-for-killing-wife-during-argument-nsp-says-2/ Aurora, Neb. (Nebraska)-A 49-year-old Hamilton County woman has died and her husband has been arrested for her murder, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The investigation began around 12:45 p.m. Sunday when the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at a residence at 502 Carnahan Street in Marquette. The sheriff’s office arrives to … The post Hamilton County man arrested for killing wife during argument, NSP says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lower Elkhorn NRD attracts a young audience for H20 Daze https://thesarpycounty.com/lower-elkhorn-nrd-attracts-a-young-audience-for-h20-daze/ More than 465 students from nine area schools recently came to Norfolk to learn more about the water. The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District hosted its annual H2O Daze at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Northeast Community College campus last Tuesday and Wednesday. This year’s event was attended by students from Battle Creek, Osmond … The post Lower Elkhorn NRD attracts a young audience for H20 Daze appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.