Edith Parks

Road traffic deaths in Nebraska fell in February compared to 2022, a four-year average https://thesarpycounty.com/road-traffic-deaths-in-nebraska-fell-in-february-compared-to-2022-a-four-year-average-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – In February, the number of deaths due to traffic accidents dropped significantly compared to the past few years. The Nebraska Department of Transportation says 15 people died in crashes on Nebraska highways last month. Deaths occurred in 14 accidents. Nine of the dead were not wearing seat belts, three were marked … The post Road traffic deaths in Nebraska fell in February compared to 2022, a four-year average appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Zoo announces the birth of an extremely rare bongo baby https://thesarpycounty.com/zoo-announces-the-birth-of-an-extremely-rare-bongo-baby/ LANSING, MI (WILX/Gray News) — The Michigan Zoo is celebrating the birth of an extremely rare animal, the eastern bongo. The Potter Park Zoo said the cub was born on March 5. The new bongo baby doesn’t have a name yet, but the zoo says it’s healthy. His mother is doing well too. The zoo … The post Zoo announces the birth of an extremely rare bongo baby appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska women’s basketball advances to the next round in the WNIT https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-womens-basketball-advances-to-the-next-round-in-the-wnit/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska is moving forward in the WNIT following a win against Missouri State at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday. The Huskers beat Missouri State 74-65. Nebraska will now face winners Northern Iowa and Colorado State. SEE ALSO: “Waiting for these final moments”: Nebraska is looking forward to playing WNIT in the … The post Nebraska women’s basketball advances to the next round in the WNIT appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two Fruits Proven to Reduce Blood Sugar Surges and May Reduce Diabetes Risk by 50% https://thesarpycounty.com/two-fruits-proven-to-reduce-blood-sugar-surges-and-may-reduce-diabetes-risk-by-50/ Diabetes continues to place a significant burden on public health authorities around the world. Given the trend towards worsening obesity, there is no end in sight to the fight against a lifelong condition. However, some plant foods can go a long way in reducing the risk of disease. Researchers consistently cite citrus fruits, berries, and … The post Two Fruits Proven to Reduce Blood Sugar Surges and May Reduce Diabetes Risk by 50% appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Winter returns… Rain/Snow/Sleet/Wind https://thesarpycounty.com/winter-returns-rain-snow-sleet-wind/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — After a warm, breezy day, the carpet will be swept from under our feet as a winter storm hits our area tonight through Thursday. Rain will develop in the late evening and could occur early in the morning commute, depending on how quickly a cold front passes through areas of the … The post Winter returns… Rain/Snow/Sleet/Wind appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska state senator proposes to convict filibuster colleague https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-senator-proposes-to-convict-filibuster-colleague-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — A row in the unicameral parliament on Wednesday after a state senator proposed condemning his filibuster colleague on Wednesday for her polarizing characterization of the trans youth bill. Nebraska legislators continued to voice their displeasure at the ongoing disruption to the day-to-day running of the Legislature. After days of objections from … The post Nebraska state senator proposes to convict filibuster colleague appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Newborn found dead in Iowa ditch; mom, grandpa are charged https://thesarpycounty.com/newborn-found-dead-in-iowa-ditch-mom-grandpa-are-charged/ (AP) — The mother and grandfather of a newborn baby found dead in a ditch in Iowa have been charged with first-degree murder, and court papers say they told investigators the baby was still alive when they tossed it into a trash bag and dumped it . . Megan K. Staud, 25, from Norfolk, told … The post Newborn found dead in Iowa ditch; mom, grandpa are charged appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A mom and grandpa are charged with murder after they left their newborn in a trash bag on an Iowa road. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-mom-and-grandpa-are-charged-with-murder-after-they-left-their-newborn-in-a-trash-bag-on-an-iowa-road/ The baby’s mother and grandfather were arrested and charged with first-degree murder after the baby was found dead in a trash bag in a roadside ditch in Iowa. According to court documents, the boy was still alive when he was thrown into a garbage bag and left for dead. Megan K. Staud, 25, from Norfolk, … The post A mom and grandpa are charged with murder after they left their newborn in a trash bag on an Iowa road. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senator Machaela Cavanaugh likens the trans bill to genocide in the Nebraska legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/senator-machaela-cavanaugh-likens-the-trans-bill-to-genocide-in-the-nebraska-legislature/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A state senator sparked an argument Wednesday when he likened transgender laws in the Nebraska legislature to genocide. Senator Machaela Cavanaugh is into week three of her filibuster. He wants bills that limit abortions and gender-affirming health care for transgender youth to be scrapped. Cavanaugh then suggested that the proposed laws … The post Senator Machaela Cavanaugh likens the trans bill to genocide in the Nebraska legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UNK wrestling’s Eldredge ‘heads off into the sunset’ after winning the national championship https://thesarpycounty.com/unk-wrestlings-eldredge-heads-off-into-the-sunset-after-winning-the-national-championship/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska) – Austin Eldredge is the new national champion in the 174-pound weight class at the NCAA Division II level. Sixth-year senior UNK defeated St. Could State’s undefeated Abner Romero in the title game on Saturday. “I felt really happy,” Eldredge told Local4. “I was so happy that I could do what I … The post UNK wrestling’s Eldredge ‘heads off into the sunset’ after winning the national championship appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPD and CEDARS Youth Shelter host the first “Chile with Chef” culinary event https://thesarpycounty.com/lpd-and-cedars-youth-shelter-host-the-first-chile-with-chef-culinary-event/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Depending on where you grew up, you might pair chili with cinnamon rolls or even cornbread. On Wednesday, two community organizations joined forces to unite both traditions. On Wednesday, Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewens and children from Lincoln’s CEDARS Youth Shelter got together and took part in the first “Chile with the … The post LPD and CEDARS Youth Shelter host the first “Chile with Chef” culinary event appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New amendment to six-week abortion ban bill extends to 12 weeks and removes exceptions https://thesarpycounty.com/new-amendment-to-six-week-abortion-ban-bill-extends-to-12-weeks-and-removes-exceptions/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — If LB 626, better known as the Nebraska Heartbeat Law, is passed, it would place Nebraska among the states with the strictest abortion restrictions. The bill entered the session with considerable momentum, 28 co-sponsors, and so far it looked like it would get the votes to pass easily. But the new … The post New amendment to six-week abortion ban bill extends to 12 weeks and removes exceptions appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senator Ralston amends law to ban six-week abortions https://thesarpycounty.com/senator-ralston-amends-law-to-ban-six-week-abortions-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A six-week ban on abortion is what some would call a near-total ban on abortion, as many women don’t know they’re pregnant by this point. This is something Senator Marv Ripe of Ralston says he has agreed with since he co-authored LB626. “I always reserve the right, as soon as you … The post Senator Ralston amends law to ban six-week abortions appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Vegetable drink lowers blood pressure and lowers the risk of heart disease https://thesarpycounty.com/vegetable-drink-lowers-blood-pressure-and-lowers-the-risk-of-heart-disease/ If a person’s blood pressure is too high, it means that their heart has to work harder than usual to pump blood throughout the body. Over time, this puts additional strain on vital organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys. This can be devastating, with an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and dementia … The post Vegetable drink lowers blood pressure and lowers the risk of heart disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Rent rocks at the Omaha Community Theater https://thesarpycounty.com/rent-rocks-at-the-omaha-community-theater/ Natalie McGovern As for Rentheads, this production will leave you feeling all over the place, and it’s hard not to sing along to its interactive experience. Rock opera music written by composer and lyricist Jonathan Larson is invigorating, and if you’re a dedicated fan, you’ll want to sing along all the time. The energy came … The post Rent rocks at the Omaha Community Theater appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln’s Zesto Ice Cream sells soft serve “soft” openings. https://thesarpycounty.com/lincolns-zesto-ice-cream-sells-soft-serve-soft-openings/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln Zesto ice cream parlor had its soft opening on Wednesday. Zesto, located near 11th and South Streets, celebrated the soft opening by selling its popular soft serve ice cream and other frozen treats. Lynda Rediger, the owner of Zestos, shared her excitement for the upcoming season. “Today is a beautiful … The post Lincoln’s Zesto Ice Cream sells soft serve “soft” openings. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Broken Bow Brothers continue their winning streak with a pair of state titles https://thesarpycounty.com/the-broken-bow-brothers-continue-their-winning-streak-with-a-pair-of-state-titles/ BROKEN BOW, Neb. (Nebraska) – From a young age, all four Wells Brothers; Cyrus, Connor, Cal, and Cobe were all one another’s biggest competition, especially when they stepped on a wrestling mat. “It’s pretty hard, there’s a lot of discussion about who’s the best, but we all know it’s me! We’ve all worked really hard, … The post The Broken Bow Brothers continue their winning streak with a pair of state titles appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘I just want conditions to change’: water issue in recent years at NSP https://thesarpycounty.com/i-just-want-conditions-to-change-water-issue-in-recent-years-at-nsp/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — This isn’t the first time that a major pipe burst has occurred at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln. The latest last week led to a temporary shutdown of water in four residential buildings, affecting hundreds of prisoners. This is another frustrating trend of water problems in Nebraska’s oldest prison. “This … The post ‘I just want conditions to change’: water issue in recent years at NSP appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The company is a little closer to raising the $1.1 billion needed for a mine in Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/the-company-is-a-little-closer-to-raising-the-1-1-billion-needed-for-a-mine-in-nebraska/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A mining company that wants to extract a collection of rare elements from under southeastern Nebraska raised funds on Wednesday to meet its goal of finding the $1.1 billion needed to build a mine that is being worked on. for several decades now. Shareholders of a special acquisition company called GX … The post The company is a little closer to raising the $1.1 billion needed for a mine in Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Minnesota meat company accused of hiring underage https://thesarpycounty.com/minnesota-meat-company-accused-of-hiring-underage/ (AP) — A meat processing company in Minnesota has hired children as young as 13 to work in hazardous conditions, such as meat grinders, while they work night shifts and longer than allowed by law, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry said Wednesday. . The state agency is asking the district court to issue … The post Minnesota meat company accused of hiring underage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

17-year-old boy shot dead in broad daylight during shooting in Brooklyn https://thesarpycounty.com/17-year-old-boy-shot-dead-in-broad-daylight-during-shooting-in-brooklyn/ A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in broad daylight in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, police said. Police responded to a report of an attack on Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Place in Brownsville shortly before 5 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found a teenager with a gunshot wound to the torso, police … The post 17-year-old boy shot dead in broad daylight during shooting in Brooklyn appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska MP threatened with censure for comparing transgender legislation to genocide https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-mp-threatened-with-censure-for-comparing-transgender-legislation-to-genocide/ LINCOLN. On Wednesday, a Nebraska legislator faced a threat of reprimand for claiming a pair of bills aimed at committing genocide against transgender Nebraska residents. State Senator Julie Slama of Dunbar moved the motion after State Senator Machaela Kavanaugh of Omaha drew comparisons between past genocides and two bills she said would lead to genocide. … The post Nebraska MP threatened with censure for comparing transgender legislation to genocide appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska softball gets victories in both games against the UN https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-softball-gets-victories-in-both-games-against-the-un/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska softball won Wednesday in the doubleheader against UNO. The Huskers beat the Mavericks 2-1 in game one and 11-3 in game two. In the second game at Connie Claussen Field, the Nebraska offense dominated, with home runs by Billie Andrews and Mya Felder leading the Huskers with four RBIs. Pitchers … The post Nebraska softball gets victories in both games against the UN appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Britons are dying earlier than in other rich countries, experts say https://thesarpycounty.com/britons-are-dying-earlier-than-in-other-rich-countries-experts-say/ People living in other wealthy countries live longer than most Britons, experts say. When the late queen ascended the throne in 1952, the UK was ranked seventh in terms of life expectancy. By 2021, we have dropped to 29th place. According to the UN, during this time the average life expectancy in the UK increased … The post Britons are dying earlier than in other rich countries, experts say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Juniata man crashes into train, hospitalized with minor injuries https://thesarpycounty.com/juniata-man-crashes-into-train-hospitalized-with-minor-injuries/ JUNIATA, Neb. (Nebraska) — A scary scene saw a healthy finish on Wednesday east of Juniata. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said a report came in of a car-train collision at 2:38 p.m. Once crews arrived on the scene, they immediately dealt with the driver involved, which was Greg Hupp of Juniata. A preliminary investigation … The post Juniata man crashes into train, hospitalized with minor injuries appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska defeats Missouri State and advances in WNIT https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-defeats-missouri-state-and-advances-in-wnit/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Nebraska defeated Missouri State on Wednesday, trailing a game-high 25 by Sam Haby and an 11 by Jazz Shelley as the buzzer buzzed at halftime. The Huskers controlled most of the game to advance to the second round of the WNIT. In the next round, Nebraska will play the winner of … The post Nebraska defeats Missouri State and advances in WNIT appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Veta Jeffery is stepping down as CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce “immediately” after 11 months on the job. https://thesarpycounty.com/veta-jeffery-is-stepping-down-as-ceo-of-the-greater-omaha-chamber-of-commerce-immediately-after-11-months-on-the-job/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday evening in a press release that CEO Weta Jeffrey is stepping down and Tim Burke will take over as chamber’s interim CEO “virtually immediately.” Geoffrey followed David Brown’s 20-year tenure. A House spokesman told 3 News Now that he would not be able … The post Veta Jeffery is stepping down as CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce “immediately” after 11 months on the job. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wednesday, March 15 COVID-19 Update: Douglas County Dashboard Data to Continue https://thesarpycounty.com/wednesday-march-15-covid-19-update-douglas-county-dashboard-data-to-continue/ (Nebraska) — The following are today’s updates from new case reports and other COVID-19 statistics as reported by health officials in Nebraska and western Iowa. Keep scrolling to find the vaccination clinic closest to you. Dashboard DCHD will remain after the emergency expires The Douglas County Department of Health said Wednesday that while the county’s … The post Wednesday, March 15 COVID-19 Update: Douglas County Dashboard Data to Continue appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Albany rewarded criminals at the expense of New York’s blacks and Hispanics: DA https://thesarpycounty.com/albany-rewarded-criminals-at-the-expense-of-new-yorks-blacks-and-hispanics-da/ Mark Twain once said, “History never repeats itself, but it often rhymes.” In New York State we suffer from one of these rhymes. In 1973, New York was facing an epidemic of drug use, and solutions came from two main lines of thought. The sensible approach was addiction treatment. However, the conservative ideologists of our … The post Albany rewarded criminals at the expense of New York’s blacks and Hispanics: DA appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins participates in the chili cooking competition at CEDARS https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-police-chief-teresa-ewins-participates-in-the-chili-cooking-competition-at-cedars/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins was at CEDARS on Wednesday for a friendly chili cooking contest. The idea came about a year later when Ewins saw CEDARS’ new kitchen and had a friendly competition with one of the staff. And about a year of planning and logistics later, Ewins took on … The post Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins participates in the chili cooking competition at CEDARS appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.