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Huskers ends record-breaking season on the beach https://thesarpycounty.com/huskers-ends-record-breaking-season-on-the-beach-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – The Nebraska beach volleyball team capped off its season with two sweeps on Saturday to finish with a final record of 15-5, the most wins in program history. In Irvine, Calif., the Huskers beat Irvine Valley College and Hope International University, both by the score 5-0, on Saturday. Nebraska’s beach … The post Huskers ends record-breaking season on the beach appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Students Demand Further Gun Reform Five Years After Massive School Strikes https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-students-demand-further-gun-reform-five-years-after-massive-school-strikes-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Students at the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday demanded gun safety measures and called on the Legislature to end efforts on a bill to “unauthorized” concealed carry guns. Jaden Speed, Founder of Student Demand Action in Nebraska, addresses the need for firearms reform Thursday, March 16, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. … The post Nebraska Students Demand Further Gun Reform Five Years After Massive School Strikes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Smiling man charged with murder after ‘intentionally crashing’ into Walmart, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/smiling-man-charged-with-murder-after-intentionally-crashing-into-walmart-police-say/ The 18-year-old man, who is accused of driving his car into a Walmart store in Georgia, refused to judge during his first court appearance on Friday. The incident resulted in the death of a 66-year-old man from Florida, who at that time was in the store. Khalil Pugh is facing multiple charges in Wednesday’s incident. … The post Smiling man charged with murder after ‘intentionally crashing’ into Walmart, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Raise the Age: Albany’s Recipe for Even More Armed Teens https://thesarpycounty.com/raise-the-age-albanys-recipe-for-even-more-armed-teens/ Every day brings more evidence that New York’s raising age law has been a disaster not only for the city and state, but also for the young people it supposedly protects. The 17-year-old boy was shot four times outside a high school on the Upper West Side on Tuesday. The alleged perpetrator, 19-year-old Cheick Coulibaly, … The post Raise the Age: Albany’s Recipe for Even More Armed Teens appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A woman ’emptied’ her contraceptive coil, preventing her from having children at all https://thesarpycounty.com/a-woman-emptied-her-contraceptive-coil-preventing-her-from-having-children-at-all/ The copper coil was originally installed in 1989, and the following year, during a smear test, Jane was told that the contraceptive device must have fallen out. She and David weren’t ready to start a family at the time, so a second coil was installed. It was at this point that Jane was suffering from … The post A woman ’emptied’ her contraceptive coil, preventing her from having children at all appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Huskers ends record-breaking season on the beach https://thesarpycounty.com/huskers-ends-record-breaking-season-on-the-beach/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – The Nebraska beach volleyball team capped off its season with two sweeps on Saturday to finish with a final record of 15-5, the most wins in program history. In Irvine, Calif., the Huskers beat Irvine Valley College and Hope International University, both by the score 5-0, on Saturday. Nebraska’s beach … The post Huskers ends record-breaking season on the beach appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Drug court graduates https://thesarpycounty.com/drug-court-graduates/ Alfred Ellington (left) and Haylee Svenson (center) appeared in Northeast Nebraska Adult Drug Court Friday in the Madison County District Court, presiding over Judge James Kube. Following the dismissal of their charges and subsequent court graduations, Ellington and Svenson offered words of encouragement to fellow program participants. For the court’s graduates of problem solving, the … The post Drug court graduates appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s abolition of the death penalty is considered in the Legislature Thursday https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-abolition-of-the-death-penalty-is-considered-in-the-legislature-thursday-2/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – A measure was heard this week in the Nebraska legislature that would repeal the death penalty. Capital punishment was abolished by the Nebraska Legislature in 2015, a decision that was reversed by voters in 2016. Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney introduced a measure in the 108th Nebraska legislative session that would … The post Nebraska’s abolition of the death penalty is considered in the Legislature Thursday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man, 79, arrested on child sex crime charges after savvy Whataburger workers took action https://thesarpycounty.com/man-79-arrested-on-child-sex-crime-charges-after-savvy-whataburger-workers-took-action/ Police in Texarkana, Texas responded after fast food restaurant employees acted on the adage, “If you see something, say something.” They are glad they did, and as a result, 79-year-old Michael Clark was charged with indecent behavior with a child and soliciting prostitution. KFVS-TV. This was reported by the Texarkana police. facebook a saga of … The post Man, 79, arrested on child sex crime charges after savvy Whataburger workers took action appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

German police crack down on ATM attacks https://thesarpycounty.com/german-police-crack-down-on-atm-attacks/ They literally break the bank. German police have detained 42 people suspected of blowing up ATMs, according to the Washington Post. The detentions were part of a crackdown on thieves who destroy cars to steal cash, a type of vandalism that has plagued the country in recent years. The detentions were reportedly part of a … The post German police crack down on ATM attacks appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Agenda for the next city council meeting https://thesarpycounty.com/agenda-for-the-next-city-council-meeting-4/ The public is invited to attend a meeting of a Madison County-based regional government agency where tax dollars may be spent. WHAT: Norfolk City Council WHEN: Monday 20 March, 5.30pm WHERE: Norfolk City Council Chambers, 309 N. Fifth St. — Proclamation for March 12-18 as Girl Scout Week. — Proclamation of March 23 Kiwanis Day … The post Agenda for the next city council meeting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NPCC students give back through the Helping Hands program https://thesarpycounty.com/npcc-students-give-back-through-the-helping-hands-program/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – North Platte Community College students are getting as much from a local mentoring program as the youth they are serving. A group of NPCC students have been working with the North Platte Public Schools Helping Hands program since last fall. Through part-time and paid positions, NPCC students are responsible for … The post NPCC students give back through the Helping Hands program appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Facts About Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill’s Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – Symptoms https://thesarpycounty.com/facts-about-jurassic-park-star-sam-neills-non-hodgkins-lymphoma-symptoms/ Actor Sir Sam Neill has revealed that he has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, “a ferocious type of aggressive.” In March 2022, Neil was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer and thought he was “dying”. To take his mind off his life-threatening diagnosis, he wrote a memoir. Did I ever tell you this? Discussing his illness, Neil told the … The post Facts About Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill’s Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – Symptoms appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s Death Penalty Abolition Considered in Legislature Thursday https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-death-penalty-abolition-considered-in-legislature-thursday-2/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — This week, the Nebraska State Legislature heard a decision to abolish the death penalty. The death penalty was abolished by the Nebraska Legislature in 2015, and the decision was overturned by voters in 2016. Omaha Senator Terrell McKinney, in the 108th session of the Nebraska Legislature, introduced a bill to … The post Nebraska’s Death Penalty Abolition Considered in Legislature Thursday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

CNN reporter hit by rampant crime in San Francisco shortly after arriving in city issues warning https://thesarpycounty.com/cnn-reporter-hit-by-rampant-crime-in-san-francisco-shortly-after-arriving-in-city-issues-warning/ The CNN reporter’s experience in San Francisco further highlights the massive crime problem American cities face. On Friday, CNN Senior National Correspondent Kyung La revealed on Twitter that the film crew’s rental car was broken into while they were interviewing at City Hall. “Robbed. One more time,” she wrote. “@jasonkCNN and I were at City … The post CNN reporter hit by rampant crime in San Francisco shortly after arriving in city issues warning appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Manhattan man goes blind after subway attack sues city and MTA over unsafe trains https://thesarpycounty.com/manhattan-man-goes-blind-after-subway-attack-sues-city-and-mta-over-unsafe-trains/ A Manhattan resident blinded in one eye after a subway attack says the city has failed to secure the public transit system. Chris Anguisaka, 21, was returning home from a shift at an Amazon fulfillment center in New Jersey on February 14, 2022, when he was suddenly approached by a lunatic on the A train. … The post Manhattan man goes blind after subway attack sues city and MTA over unsafe trains appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s abolition of the death penalty is considered in the Legislature Thursday https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-abolition-of-the-death-penalty-is-considered-in-the-legislature-thursday/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – A measure was heard this week in the Nebraska legislature that would repeal the death penalty. Capital punishment was abolished by the Nebraska Legislature in 2015, a decision that was reversed by voters in 2016. Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney introduced a measure in the 108th Nebraska legislative session that would … The post Nebraska’s abolition of the death penalty is considered in the Legislature Thursday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The consumption tax should help all income earners, the commissioners said https://thesarpycounty.com/the-consumption-tax-should-help-all-income-earners-the-commissioners-said/ MADISON — One concern voiced by some critics of the proposed EPIC option tax is that it would lead to the loss of local control. This point was also brought up this week when it was explained during the Madison County Board of Commissioners meeting. The concerns are that if all local government entities, from … The post The consumption tax should help all income earners, the commissioners said appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s Death Penalty Abolition Considered in Legislature Thursday https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-death-penalty-abolition-considered-in-legislature-thursday/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — This week, the Nebraska State Legislature heard a decision to abolish the death penalty. The death penalty was abolished by the Nebraska Legislature in 2015, and the decision was overturned by voters in 2016. Omaha Senator Terrell McKinney, in the 108th session of the Nebraska Legislature, introduced a bill to … The post Nebraska’s Death Penalty Abolition Considered in Legislature Thursday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The largest migration in the world is underway with Sandhill Cranes https://thesarpycounty.com/the-largest-migration-in-the-world-is-underway-with-sandhill-cranes/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — While Kearney claims to be the Sandhill Crane Capital of the World, the majestic birds are no stranger to west-central Nebraska. However, it was only several years ago that Lincoln County began promoting Sandhill Cranes between North Platte and Sutherland. “Kearney and Grand Island are overtourism. I never thought I’d … The post The largest migration in the world is underway with Sandhill Cranes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Top 6 of 6: Most Viewed Videos This Week – March 17 https://thesarpycounty.com/top-6-of-6-most-viewed-videos-this-week-march-17/ (Nebraska) – Below are the most viewed Nebraska videos, the most clicked stories, and the most active social media posts for the week ending Friday, March 10th. Top 6 Nebraska Videos 6. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office finds possible human remains. Although they did not find any clear signs of criminal activity, they said they … The post Top 6 of 6: Most Viewed Videos This Week – March 17 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

MTA workers ignored New York subway beating that left man with concussion, lawsuit says https://thesarpycounty.com/mta-workers-ignored-new-york-subway-beating-that-left-man-with-concussion-lawsuit-says/ A Brooklyn resident alleges that a frustrated stranger knocked out his front teeth during an accidental beating on the platform of an F train in the Village, and, according to the lawsuit, public transit workers did not intervene. Bret Marer, 29, was minding his own business on a northbound train as he pulled into the … The post MTA workers ignored New York subway beating that left man with concussion, lawsuit says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dr. Mosley says turmeric can ‘relieve’ pain – how to activate its ‘impressive’ properties https://thesarpycounty.com/dr-mosley-says-turmeric-can-relieve-pain-how-to-activate-its-impressive-properties/ With ingredients and utensils gathered, Dr. Michael Mosley began this episode of his Just One Thing podcast by making a vegan curry. However, the “most important” ingredient was not the vegetables, but the golden spice, turmeric. According to the doctor, this seasoning can not only keep the brain in “better shape”, but also relieve pain. … The post Dr. Mosley says turmeric can ‘relieve’ pain – how to activate its ‘impressive’ properties appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grand Island agencies help build the next generation of entrepreneurs https://thesarpycounty.com/grand-island-agencies-help-build-the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Future Builders Challenge at College Park Friday was originally supposed to take place three years ago. “The Future Builders Challenge was scheduled to take place on March 20-23, 2020,” said Tara Nettifee, Future Builders Challenge Coordinator. Many will recall that COVID-19 took hold in the United States in mid-March … The post Grand Island agencies help build the next generation of entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Battle Creek is preparing to celebrate a big milestone https://thesarpycounty.com/battle-creek-is-preparing-to-celebrate-a-big-milestone/ BATTLE CREEK – For several small towns that were settled in the 1800’s, they have dwindled and become extinct. Battle Creek was not one of those towns, a fact its residents have not missed. Having been established 150 years ago, community members are preparing for the milestone. Later this year, Battle Creek will celebrate its … The post Battle Creek is preparing to celebrate a big milestone appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Visit North Platte Executive Director provides advice on viewing Sandhill Cranes https://thesarpycounty.com/visit-north-platte-executive-director-provides-advice-on-viewing-sandhill-cranes/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Sandhill crane viewing season has officially begun and an official is encouraging anyone attempting to view the birds to proceed with caution. “They’re migrating to Siberia via Oklahoma and Kansas. They’re heavily hunted, so when they get to Nebraska they’re a little nervous,” said Lisa Burke, executive director of Visit … The post Visit North Platte Executive Director provides advice on viewing Sandhill Cranes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Northeast Awarded $843,000 in Grants for Additional Program Student Advice and Support Providers https://thesarpycounty.com/northeast-awarded-843000-in-grants-for-additional-program-student-advice-and-support-providers/ OMAHA – Northeast Community College is one of 83 organizations across Nebraska to receive cash grants to provide student support in a drug and alcohol counseling certificate program and to hire an additional student behavioral health counselor and intern on the Norfolk campus. The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska has announced the winners of … The post Northeast Awarded $843,000 in Grants for Additional Program Student Advice and Support Providers appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Four telltale signs of steatorrhea that may signal pancreatic cancer https://thesarpycounty.com/four-telltale-signs-of-steatorrhea-that-may-signal-pancreatic-cancer/ Thousands of people each year receive the frightening news of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in the UK. The fact that symptoms often don’t show up in the early stages doesn’t help these grim statistics. However, once symptoms appear, steatorrhea is a key sign that needs to be addressed. Whatever happens once you close the bathroom … The post Four telltale signs of steatorrhea that may signal pancreatic cancer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Shirley MacLaine’s approach to life allows her to live well into old age. https://thesarpycounty.com/shirley-maclaines-approach-to-life-allows-her-to-live-well-into-old-age/ Icon Shirley MacLaine has two upcoming projects proving there’s still a lot of life left at her 88, but what are her vitality tips? “I eat what I want [and] I sleep when I want,” Shirley said in a previous interview, back in 2019. She was 85 years old at the time and it looks … The post Shirley MacLaine’s approach to life allows her to live well into old age. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cold and windy weather to continue into Saturday before warming up https://thesarpycounty.com/cold-and-windy-weather-to-continue-into-saturday-before-warming-up/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Winter weather will last all of our Saturday despite it being still dry. Temperatures start low and rise slowly in the morning, with cloud cover largely intact. Northwest winds will also blow in the 15 to 25 mph range, leaving cooling in the single digits for much of the day. A … The post Cold and windy weather to continue into Saturday before warming up appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.