Edith Parks

‘I was in complete shock’: woman diagnosed with cancer after noticing ‘dark’ stools https://thesarpycounty.com/i-was-in-complete-shock-woman-diagnosed-with-cancer-after-noticing-dark-stools/ “It was a normal day” for then 25-year-old Kathy Thatcher from Rochester, Kent. She was dating a new boyfriend and noticed that something was wrong with her chair in his “rather bright” bathroom. “I don’t know if I would have necessarily seen it if I was somewhere else, because it was quite bright and the … The post ‘I was in complete shock’: woman diagnosed with cancer after noticing ‘dark’ stools appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Husker Lawn and Leisure Show prepares clients for spring https://thesarpycounty.com/husker-lawn-and-leisure-show-prepares-clients-for-spring/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). This weekend, thousands of people stopped by the Lancaster Events Center for the 2023 Husker Lawn and Leisure Show. The Husker Lawn and Leisure Show has been around for 21 years, connecting customers with over 150 local vendors selling everything from patio chairs to fires, corn and even beds. “People are here … The post Husker Lawn and Leisure Show prepares clients for spring appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Host 8th Annual Walk of Friends https://thesarpycounty.com/down-syndrome-advocates-in-action-host-8th-annual-walk-of-friends/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A Nebraska nonprofit held its annual Friends Walk at Lincoln’s Gateway Mall Saturday to spread awareness about Down Syndrome. According to Deb Shafarik, president of Down Syndrome Advocates in Action, one in 700 children is born with Down Syndrome. On Saturday, the organization hosted its eighth annual Walk of Friends. It … The post Down Syndrome Advocates in Action Host 8th Annual Walk of Friends appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Scientist whose friend died at 13 of bone cancer has made a huge breakthrough in the fight against the disease https://thesarpycounty.com/scientist-whose-friend-died-at-13-of-bone-cancer-has-made-a-huge-breakthrough-in-the-fight-against-the-disease/ A scientist who devoted his career to treating bone cancer after his best friend died of the disease at the age of 13 has achieved the biggest breakthrough in his treatment in fifty years. Dr. Darrell Green of the University of East Anglia helped develop a new generation of drug that he believes could save … The post Scientist whose friend died at 13 of bone cancer has made a huge breakthrough in the fight against the disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sunday forecast: not so cold https://thesarpycounty.com/sunday-forecast-not-so-cold/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A short-term warming trend will begin on Sunday and continue through Monday. Mostly sunny skies and a southwesterly wind on Sunday will help warm things up! High temperatures will reach 40 degrees in the east and 50 degrees in the central and western regions. Although the temperature will be “warmer” than … The post Sunday forecast: not so cold appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Your mattress may be preventing you from deep and restful sleep – warning signs https://thesarpycounty.com/your-mattress-may-be-preventing-you-from-deep-and-restful-sleep-warning-signs/ When the bedroom is dark, cool, quiet and free of clutter, what else can keep you awake at night? If you have a good personal relationship and are doing well with your finances, the cause of your random thoughts may be due to an old mattress. “One of the simplest solutions to good sleep is … The post Your mattress may be preventing you from deep and restful sleep – warning signs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Iowa’s Pence characterizes Trump’s potential prosecution as “politically motivated.” https://thesarpycounty.com/iowas-pence-characterizes-trumps-potential-prosecution-as-politically-motivated/ Former Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday in Des Moines that “no one is above the law,” but he also described the potential charge against former President Donald Trump as “politically motivated” and “alarming.” “Well, here we go again. Another politically motivated persecution of a former President of the United States,” Pence said. On Saturday, … The post Iowa’s Pence characterizes Trump’s potential prosecution as “politically motivated.” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fundraising for the March Madness bracket for the Lincoln Junior League https://thesarpycounty.com/fundraising-for-the-march-madness-bracket-for-the-lincoln-junior-league/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – In the spirit of March Madness, a buster party was held at Alchemy Aqua Vitae in the Haymarket. The Junior League of Lincoln hosted the event as a fundraiser to help fund projects that help local communities. “It’s really important to us because the Junior League of Lincoln is a non-profit … The post Fundraising for the March Madness bracket for the Lincoln Junior League appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Closing out the weekend with much warmer temperatures https://thesarpycounty.com/closing-out-the-weekend-with-much-warmer-temperatures/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — After a cold and breezy day today, temperatures will quickly warm up to the 50s to close out for the weekend. Before we get to those spring-like temperatures tomorrow afternoon, we’ll face another freezing morning as the high pressure settles overhead allowing for light winds and clear skies. Tomorrow morning the … The post Closing out the weekend with much warmer temperatures appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s Pet of the Week: Meet Fanny! https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-pet-of-the-week-meet-fanny/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Fanny is a SPICY kitty with tons of personality! She knows what she likes and she will make sure you know it too. She came from a home with two dozen other cats, so she’s used to other furry friends and doesn’t care for them. She is very sweet and … The post Nebraska’s Pet of the Week: Meet Fanny! appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Iowa State Patrol Seeks to Reduce Fatal Crashes with Law Enforcement Project https://thesarpycounty.com/iowa-state-patrol-seeks-to-reduce-fatal-crashes-with-law-enforcement-project/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Nebraska) — The Iowa State Patrol is participating in the so-called High 3 Enforcement Project after seeing an increase in road deaths. The goal of the project is to enforce motor vehicle laws and make roads safer. Specifically, it aims to have state troops spend more time on two-lane roads, at least … The post Iowa State Patrol Seeks to Reduce Fatal Crashes with Law Enforcement Project appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Woman’s March celebrates Women’s History Month https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-womans-march-celebrates-womens-history-month/ Lincoln (Nebraska) – The Lincoln Women’s Walk Committee met in Antelope Park Saturday to celebrate Women’s History Month. While the committee normally marches to the capital for the Lincoln Woman’s March, this time they have decided to celebrate in a more intimate setting. This allowed them to commemorate past marches that brought them together in … The post Lincoln Woman’s March celebrates Women’s History Month appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

YMCA hosts the 11th Annual Shamrock Shuffle https://thesarpycounty.com/ymca-hosts-the-11th-annual-shamrock-shuffle/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Kearney Family YMCA hosted its annual Shamrock Shuffle, with proceeds from the event going to Compass and CASA on Saturday morning. The annual Shamrock Shuffle involved multiple races with proceeds from the event going to Compass and CASA. A full grant of $7,500 has been awarded to help each organization … The post YMCA hosts the 11th Annual Shamrock Shuffle appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Rock N’ Paws organizes the Reading PAWtners group to help teach children to read https://thesarpycounty.com/rock-n-paws-organizes-the-reading-pawtners-group-to-help-teach-children-to-read/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Every other Saturday, Rock N’ Paws hosts the Reading PAWtners group to help teach kids how to read in a stress- and judgment-free environment. The group started hosting the events because they wanted to try and give kids a new way to learn to read. They meet at the North … The post Rock N’ Paws organizes the Reading PAWtners group to help teach children to read appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘I Beat Cancer for the Miracle Twins’ Says Courageous Speaker Celebrating First Mother’s Day https://thesarpycounty.com/i-beat-cancer-for-the-miracle-twins-says-courageous-speaker-celebrating-first-mothers-day/ Today Samantha Stokes is celebrating her first Mother’s Day with her miracle twins Lana and Lara. While she was battling breast cancer, two girls were waiting for her – in the freezer. In a race against time before she started grueling chemotherapy, doctors managed to freeze the embryos to help her fulfill her dream of … The post ‘I Beat Cancer for the Miracle Twins’ Says Courageous Speaker Celebrating First Mother’s Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

1 person arrested after vacant house in Omaha caught fire https://thesarpycounty.com/1-person-arrested-after-vacant-house-in-omaha-caught-fire/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A vacant home is considered a total loss after a fire Saturday morning. Crews responded to the house fire at 10:03 a.m. near 17th and Clark Streets, according to the Omaha Fire Department. Smoke and flames can be seen from the back of the empty two-story house. The arriving brigades fought … The post 1 person arrested after vacant house in Omaha caught fire appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Inspire Girls event empowers teens and pre-teens in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/the-inspire-girls-event-empowers-teens-and-pre-teens-in-lincoln/ Lincoln (Nebraska) – Designed to educate and empower pre-teen and adolescent girls, the Inspire Girls event has five focus areas: Education, Career, Nonprofit, Life Skills, and Fun. Their latest annual event took place at Doane University’s Innovation Campus on Saturday, March 18th. It included fun, activities and vendor stalls with samples and goodies. The afternoon … The post The Inspire Girls event empowers teens and pre-teens in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fifth grader wins regional spelling bee in Omaha and moves on to national competition https://thesarpycounty.com/fifth-grader-wins-regional-spelling-bee-in-omaha-and-moves-on-to-national-competition/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Sarah Fernandez has won the 2023 Regional Spelling Contest. This is the 94th year of the competition and it has always been held in Omaha. With this victory, Sarah gets into the national spelling bee. It was something she knew she wanted to do more than a year ago. “That was … The post Fifth grader wins regional spelling bee in Omaha and moves on to national competition appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The sheriff’s office issued a warning after an elderly man was the victim of a ‘weird’ new robbery scheme https://thesarpycounty.com/the-sheriffs-office-issued-a-warning-after-an-elderly-man-was-the-victim-of-a-weird-new-robbery-scheme/ Elderly people are being warned about a new scam that has taken place in southern Louisiana and has resulted in an elderly man losing a large sum of money. On March 6, the Terrebonne County Sheriff’s Office received a call to inquire about how two unidentified men had taken money from an elderly man, the … The post The sheriff’s office issued a warning after an elderly man was the victim of a ‘weird’ new robbery scheme appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UK gone too far with Covid lockdown? Damage experts three years later https://thesarpycounty.com/uk-gone-too-far-with-covid-lockdown-damage-experts-three-years-later/ According to a leading sociologist, future governments should consider the detrimental impact of lockdowns on future generations. Professor Robert Dingwall, who helped develop pandemic plans for the country at the turn of the century, spoke ahead of the third anniversary of the first lockdown next Thursday, which led to nearly two years of work-from-home, school … The post UK gone too far with Covid lockdown? Damage experts three years later appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Indicates wind change and warmer weather https://thesarpycounty.com/indicates-wind-change-and-warmer-weather/ The highs in the 20s and 30s on Saturday just looked like teens with a wind chill. The clouds have finally broken away from the morning and we will continue to clear skies through the night. With that and the wind abating, Sunday is going to be a cold start. Low temperatures will drop into … The post Indicates wind change and warmer weather appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fake bond phone scam targets Omaha subway sex offenders https://thesarpycounty.com/fake-bond-phone-scam-targets-omaha-subway-sex-offenders-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Here’s a number that might shock you. There are 6,655 registered sex offenders in Nebraska. In the past couple of weeks, some of them have received phone calls threatening to be sent back to prison. But it’s not law enforcement that threatens. “I gave my debt to society,” said one of … The post Fake bond phone scam targets Omaha subway sex offenders appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The SAC Museum is struggling. Will the famous astronaut be able to save him? https://thesarpycounty.com/the-sac-museum-is-struggling-will-the-famous-astronaut-be-able-to-save-him/ Ed Burchfield knows the critical role that Strategic Air Command played in the victory of the United States over the USSR in the Cold War. The retired Air Force colonel served for many years at SAC headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base near Bellevue, oversaw nuclear missile bunkers buried in central Montana, and worked on … The post The SAC Museum is struggling. Will the famous astronaut be able to save him? appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dick Morris: Trump is trapped https://thesarpycounty.com/dick-morris-trump-is-trapped/ Apparently, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is planning indict Donald Trump on a charge he should know won’t stick. He dropped the case a few months ago and is only reopening it due to political pressure. Andrew McCarthy, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, writes in National reviewexplains why Bragg … The post Dick Morris: Trump is trapped appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

One person fatally shot at smoke shop in New York: ‘Robbery went wrong’ https://thesarpycounty.com/one-person-fatally-shot-at-smoke-shop-in-new-york-robbery-went-wrong/ Police said one person was killed during a “botched robbery” at a smokehouse in Queens. The fatal episode occurred at the Plug Smoke Shop, a CBD and THC dispensary at 109-27 Jamaica Ave., shortly after noon on Saturday, police said. The NYPD said police, responding to a report of gunshots, found a 20-year-old worker with … The post One person fatally shot at smoke shop in New York: ‘Robbery went wrong’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

OPPD’s ‘Prairie in Progress’ initiative hopes to bring back monarch butterflies https://thesarpycounty.com/oppds-prairie-in-progress-initiative-hopes-to-bring-back-monarch-butterflies-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Drive north on 204th Street toward Elkhorn and you’ll see development everywhere. Drivers on Q Street can see construction equipment, signage for future projects, and mounds of dirt on both sides of the street. But there is also something unusual. A large piece of land next to Pacific Street with a … The post OPPD’s ‘Prairie in Progress’ initiative hopes to bring back monarch butterflies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dame Helen Mirren Shares Her Top Health Tips – “Makes You Feel Good” https://thesarpycounty.com/dame-helen-mirren-shares-her-top-health-tips-makes-you-feel-good/ In a candid interview, the performer revealed two key components of a fulfilling life. “My advice is to work from the inside,” she said back in October 2021. – First of all, take control of your diet and find one that makes you feel good. “I’m number one at fish and chips, but what you … The post Dame Helen Mirren Shares Her Top Health Tips – “Makes You Feel Good” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Drug theft from Nebraska State Patrol’s evidence room gets second guilty plea https://thesarpycounty.com/drug-theft-from-nebraska-state-patrols-evidence-room-gets-second-guilty-plea/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner). On Friday, a Lincoln man pleaded guilty to stealing and reselling drugs, including the dangerous fentanyl, from the Nebraska State Patrolman’s evidence room. The stolen drugs led to overdoses in three people who required emergency injections of naloxone, commonly known as narcan. George Weaver Jr. of Lincoln, 37, pleaded guilty to … The post Drug theft from Nebraska State Patrol’s evidence room gets second guilty plea appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Heart stops as camera captures possible ‘juggling’ as nurse flees https://thesarpycounty.com/heart-stops-as-camera-captures-possible-juggling-as-nurse-flees/ The police call this crime “juggling”. This includes chasing whoever took the cash from the bank to their next stop when the predator encounters the prey. This happened last month in Houstonwhen a man chased a woman for 23 miles and then attacked her, stealing thousands of dollars and leaving her in a wheelchair. Now, … The post Heart stops as camera captures possible ‘juggling’ as nurse flees appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Huskers complete record-breaking beach season https://thesarpycounty.com/huskers-complete-record-breaking-beach-season/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Athletics) – The Nebraska beach volleyball team ended its season with two draws on Saturday and finished with a 15-5 record, the most wins in program history. On Saturday in Irvine, California, the Huskers beat Irvine Valley College and Hope International University 5-0. The Nebraska beach volleyball program was founded in 2013, … The post Huskers complete record-breaking beach season appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.