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Deep Dive into the Dallas Craigslist Farm and Garden https://thesarpycounty.com/deep-dive-into-the-dallas-craigslist-farm-and-garden/ In recent years, Dallas Craigslist Farm and Garden has blossomed into a thriving marketplace for horticulture aficionados. The convenience of sourcing an array of farm and garden items on Craigslist has only grown with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. From essential tools like tractors and chicken coops to everything in between, the Dallas Craigslist … The post Deep Dive into the Dallas Craigslist Farm and Garden appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Man Who Trapped Roommates in House Fire Gets Prison Time https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-man-who-trapped-roommates-in-house-fire-gets-prison-time/ A man accused of setting fire to a house and obstructing exits in Omaha, Nebraska, has been handed a sentence of 32-42 years in prison. Jacob Hansen, 43, was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading no contest to first-degree arson and a terroristic threat charge. He had served 267 days in jail prior to his hearing. … The post Omaha Man Who Trapped Roommates in House Fire Gets Prison Time appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Councilman Palermo loses VP title permanently https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-councilman-palermo-loses-vp-title-permanently/ Vinny Palermo Faces Permanent Removal of Council Vice Presidency Despite Sitting in Jail Omaha City Councilman Vinny Palermo remains in jail and now faces permanent removal of his council vice presidency. The Council voted 5-1 to remove his title, with Councilwoman Juanita Johnson being the sole dissenting vote. Palermo remains in detention in the Saunders … The post Omaha Councilman Palermo loses VP title permanently appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Explore Omaha’s Local Open Microphone Nights https://thesarpycounty.com/explore-omahas-local-open-microphone-nights/ Omaha is renowned for its immersive music community, with various open mic nights and jams for aspiring musicians, poets, comedians, and others to perform and showcase their talent. Visiting several of these events, it is clear that each venue has a distinct character, attracting diverse crowds and offering unique entertainment options for art lovers in … The post Explore Omaha’s Local Open Microphone Nights appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Democrats push for ethics code for US Supreme Court after luxury trip scandal https://thesarpycounty.com/democrats-push-for-ethics-code-for-us-supreme-court-after-luxury-trip-scandal/ Democratic senators have called for the U.S. Supreme Court justices to adhere to stricter ethical standards when accepting gifts, travel, or conducting business with political funders and attorneys. The call came at a hearing on Tuesday that was not attended by Chief Justice John Roberts. The hearing followed a series of investigative reports that disclosed … The post Democrats push for ethics code for US Supreme Court after luxury trip scandal appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha beekeeper urges caution to safeguard honeybees against infectious disease https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-beekeeper-urges-caution-to-safeguard-honeybees-against-infectious-disease/ An Omaha beekeeper has taken drastic measures to fight American foulbrood, a deadly and highly contagious disease that affects honeybees. Mark Welsch, the owner of Elmwood Park Honey in Omaha, destroyed 50,000 bees across three colonies owned by Linda Lundeen in Omaha. Welsch made the decision to destroy the colonies after determining that they were … The post Omaha beekeeper urges caution to safeguard honeybees against infectious disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teenager slashed in New York City high school https://thesarpycounty.com/teenager-slashed-in-new-york-city-high-school/ Teenager Slashed in Manhattan High School In the early afternoon of Tuesday, a 16-year-old boy was slashed in his chest with a knife inside Manhattan Business Academy, located within the Bayard Rustin Educational Complex on West 18th Street near Ninth Avenue in Chelsea. According to police sources, two suspects are being sought, one of whom … The post Teenager slashed in New York City high school appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘SNL Star Set to Headline Upcoming Show’ https://thesarpycounty.com/snl-star-set-to-headline-upcoming-show/ Norfolk, Nebraska, is set to welcome a well-renowned actor and comedian to its Event Center this week. Tim Meadows, known for his work as a principal in the blockbuster “Mean Girls” and as “The Ladies Man” on “Saturday Night Live,” is scheduled to perform a stand-up routine at the District Table & Tap Event Center. … The post ‘SNL Star Set to Headline Upcoming Show’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police: Woman bites officer’s face during jail transport https://thesarpycounty.com/police-woman-bites-officers-face-during-jail-transport/ A female driver, identified as Fiona Walker, was brought to Lincoln Police Department custody after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol early Saturday morning at around 2:20 AM. The Lincoln Police Department reported that the 22-year-old Walker was stopped by police, who found her vehicle stopped in traffic near 14th and O Streets … The post Police: Woman bites officer’s face during jail transport appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LSO to provide update on west Lincoln shooting at 9:30AM live. https://thesarpycounty.com/lso-to-provide-update-on-west-lincoln-shooting-at-930am-live/ Law enforcement officials in Lincoln, Nebraska held a press conference on Tuesday morning to provide updates on an officer-involved shooting that left one suspect with critical injuries on Monday. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating the incident, revealed that an investigator from the Lincoln Police Department and an investigator from the Nebraska State … The post LSO to provide update on west Lincoln shooting at 9:30AM live. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Baader-Meinhof group resurfaces. https://thesarpycounty.com/baader-meinhof-group-resurfaces/ Baader-Meinhof art gallery in Omaha has recently undergone a major transformation, relocating to Vinton Street in a brand new space. After operating from the owner Kyle Laidig’s home on South 6th Street for two and a half years, Laidig received a notice from Omaha Premier Property Management ordering him to “close its doors” to future … The post Baader-Meinhof group resurfaces. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s ‘Magic City’ in New Museum with Federal Grant Boost. https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-magic-city-in-new-museum-with-federal-grant-boost/ South Omaha Immigrant History Museum to Open in May with “The Smell of Money” Exhibit Boosted by $100k Pandemic-Related Grant A new museum showcasing Nebraska’s “Magic City” is set to open in May. The South Omaha Immigrant History Museum situated in the state’s oldest indoor shopping mall, is to kick off with “The Smell of … The post Nebraska’s ‘Magic City’ in New Museum with Federal Grant Boost. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police investigators shoot suspect in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/police-investigators-shoot-suspect-in-lincoln/ Lincoln, Nebraska – On Monday afternoon, a Nebraska State Patrol investigator and a Lincoln Police officer were involved in a shooting incident that took place in Lincoln. The suspect, who was found to be armed, was critically injured in the shooting and was taken to the hospital. The officers, however, were not injured. According to … The post Police investigators shoot suspect in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Concert to Showcase Student Poetry Set to Music https://thesarpycounty.com/concert-to-showcase-student-poetry-set-to-music/ Opera Omaha to Hold Live Concert for World Premiere of Original Songs from Nebraska Students’ Poems Opera Omaha’s annual Poetry & Music Project will culminate in a remarkable live concert showcasing the world premiere of original songs inspired by poems from Nebraska students, including several from Northeast Nebraska. The concert will feature 15 unique musical … The post Concert to Showcase Student Poetry Set to Music appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Public Schools Sets Timeline for Superintendent Search https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-public-schools-sets-timeline-for-superintendent-search/ Omaha, Nebraska, Nebraska – The Omaha Public Schools Board of Education has approved a 10-month timeline to search for the next superintendent for Omaha Public Schools. This search comes as the outgoing superintendent, Dr. Cheryl Logan, prepares to leave a major seat to be filled. The next superintendent will be responsible for more than 50,000 … The post Omaha Public Schools Sets Timeline for Superintendent Search appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Pleasant Afternoon Expected After Chilly Start on Tuesday https://thesarpycounty.com/pleasant-afternoon-expected-after-chilly-start-on-tuesday/ With the arrival of May, the anticipation for the blooming of flowers increases, but those hoping for plenty of April showers may be left disappointed. A recent report states that there might not be enough rain this month to bring in the freshness of May flowers. However, there are chances of rainfall later in the … The post Pleasant Afternoon Expected After Chilly Start on Tuesday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Palermo’s VP position up for City Council vote on May 2 https://thesarpycounty.com/palermos-vp-position-up-for-city-council-vote-on-may-2/ The Omaha City Council will hold a hearing on Tuesday, May 2nd, to decide whether to permanently remove Councilmember Vinny Palermo from his position as council vice president. Palermo was temporarily removed from his position last week by a vote from the City Council. Although his seat on the Council will not be affected by … The post Palermo’s VP position up for City Council vote on May 2 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Paramedics proactively visit rural patients at home to avoid emergencies https://thesarpycounty.com/paramedics-proactively-visit-rural-patients-at-home-to-avoid-emergencies/ Wyoming is using community paramedicine to provide healthcare access to its rural population. Community paramedicine allows paramedics to utilize their skills outside emergency settings, giving patients access to care, which promotes and maintains improving health while reducing their dependence on costly ambulance rides and ER visits. Community paramedicine programs are customized to the needs and … The post Paramedics proactively visit rural patients at home to avoid emergencies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Prosecutors outline allegations of sexual assault in federal indictment as Don Kleine claims lack of prior knowledge. https://thesarpycounty.com/prosecutors-outline-allegations-of-sexual-assault-in-federal-indictment-as-don-kleine-claims-lack-of-prior-knowledge/ An ongoing public corruption investigation has resulted in the arrests of Vinny Palermo, a city council member, Richard Gonzalez, a former police captain, Johnny Palermo, a former police detective, and Jack Olson, a fundraiser. The alleged charges include sexual assault stemming from federal indictments involving Olson. Molly Hudson, a reporter for 3 News Now, has … The post Prosecutors outline allegations of sexual assault in federal indictment as Don Kleine claims lack of prior knowledge. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Crime rates differ between Albany and Staten Island https://thesarpycounty.com/crime-rates-differ-between-albany-and-staten-island/ Staten Island District Attorney, Michael McMahon has criticized Albany for its lack of effort to fix New York’s criminal justice laws, which he refers to as “disastrous.” The issue is lawmakers have disregarded input from legal professionals, including prosecutors, police, and criminal justice experts, other than those with a hard left lean, since they began … The post Crime rates differ between Albany and Staten Island appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Italian beef breed shines on Nebraska menus https://thesarpycounty.com/italian-beef-breed-shines-on-nebraska-menus/ Certified Piedmontese is a brand that has been making waves within the culinary industry and is quickly becoming a household name in Nebraska and beyond. The company, which is owned by Lincoln’s Peed family, is unique in that it is a vertically integrated operation that controls every aspect of its beef production, from raising calves … The post Italian beef breed shines on Nebraska menus appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Missouri transgender care rule blocked by judge https://thesarpycounty.com/missouri-transgender-care-rule-blocked-by-judge/ In a recent ruling, St. Louis County Circuit Judge Ellen Ribaudo temporarily blocked a unique rule that would require adults and children to undergo lengthy therapy and fulfill other requirements before they could receive gender-affirming treatments such as puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The rule, championed by Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey, was set to … The post Missouri transgender care rule blocked by judge appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Nebraska newborn screenings credited with saving baby’s life, investigation finds” https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-newborn-screenings-credited-with-saving-babys-life-investigation-finds/ Nebraska’s mandatory newborn screening program, which includes a blood test for over 60 diseases, aims to detect potentially life-threatening conditions and ensure early intervention to prevent fatalities. The state’s screening protocol currently tests for 35 primary and 31 secondary conditions, with the two remaining disorders on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) — guanidinoacetate methyltransferase … The post “Nebraska newborn screenings credited with saving baby’s life, investigation finds” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Unknown Individual Wears Mask During Public Appearance https://thesarpycounty.com/unknown-individual-wears-mask-during-public-appearance/ Renowned ceramicist John Dennison is preparing to showcase his latest works titled “Masked”. The exhibition presents a series of Dennison’s iconic 3D masks at the Ming Toy Gallery in Benson starting on May 5, 2017. Dennison has garnered a reputation for his high-quality fine art and pottery, developing his signature and imaginative style over several … The post Unknown Individual Wears Mask During Public Appearance appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Yellen cautions Congress: U.S. may face default in June https://thesarpycounty.com/yellen-cautions-congress-u-s-may-face-default-in-june/ In a stark warning to Congress, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen revealed on Monday that the country could default on its debts as early as one month from now unless the borrowing limit is raised. Yellen made her warning in a letter sent to lawmakers, stating that if Congress doesn’t raise or suspend the debt … The post Yellen cautions Congress: U.S. may face default in June appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha’s Howie: Famous Crab Inspires Global Love as Mom Teaches https://thesarpycounty.com/omahas-howie-famous-crab-inspires-global-love-as-mom-teaches/ Laura Porter, an Omaha resident, has gained an online following due to her unique pet: a rainbow crab named Howie. Laura was inspired to take Howie on neighborhood walks so he could soak up some sunshine. She loves animals of all kinds and cares for squirrels, rabbits, and birds in her backyard. Laura shared videos … The post Omaha’s Howie: Famous Crab Inspires Global Love as Mom Teaches appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Seven Dead including two teens and a sex offender found on Oklahoma property. https://thesarpycounty.com/seven-dead-including-two-teens-and-a-sex-offender-found-on-oklahoma-property/ In a tragic turn of events, two missing teenage girls were found dead alongside five other individuals on a property in Oklahoma. The Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Ivy Webster, 14, and Brittany Brewer, 16, both from Henryetta, had been missing since Sunday night and their bodies were discovered by the authorities on Monday. … The post Seven Dead including two teens and a sex offender found on Oklahoma property. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wayne St. recognizes students and community with engagement and service awards. https://thesarpycounty.com/wayne-st-recognizes-students-and-community-with-engagement-and-service-awards/ Three Wayne State College members, Katie Brezina, Carter Ossian, and Sandy Brown, have been recognized for their distinguished service to the school and the surrounding community. Brezina and Ossian, two Wayne State seniors, are the recipients of the Ron Holt Civic Engagement Awards for the 2022-23 academic year. Brown received the inaugural Community Service Engagement … The post Wayne St. recognizes students and community with engagement and service awards. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha’s Keystone Trail section to shut down in May. https://thesarpycounty.com/omahas-keystone-trail-section-to-shut-down-in-may/ Bikers and runners who frequently use the Keystone Trail in Omaha will be impacted by a month-long closure, as announced by Omaha Parks and Recreation. This closure is specifically slated for a section of the trail at Blond Street, which has been closed since May 1. This closure is essential as the Papio-Missouri River Natural … The post Omaha’s Keystone Trail section to shut down in May. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Aerosmith’s Farewell Tour Includes Omaha. https://thesarpycounty.com/aerosmiths-farewell-tour-includes-omaha/ Aerosmith, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group, has announced that their farewell tour, PEACE OUT, will include the CHI Health Center arena in Omaha. The announcement was made on Monday morning, much to the delight of fans in the region. According to the schedule, the tour will commence on Sept. 2 in Philadelphia … The post Aerosmith’s Farewell Tour Includes Omaha. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.