Edith Parks

Next University of Nebraska Kearney Science Café focuses on clinical trials in rural Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/next-university-of-nebraska-kearney-science-cafe-focuses-on-clinical-trials-in-rural-nebraska/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — The University of Nebraska Kearney will host another special Science Café presentation, titled “Collaborating for Success: Conducting Clinical Trials in Rural Nebraska.” Clinical trials provide new treatments and technologies that transform healthcare, but rural communities have traditionally been underrepresented in them. This seminar will cover some of the barriers to conducting … The post Next University of Nebraska Kearney Science Café focuses on clinical trials in rural Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Omaha Correctional Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Links to Convicted Killer https://thesarpycounty.com/former-omaha-correctional-officer-arrested-on-suspicion-of-links-to-convicted-killer-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A former Omaha Correctional Center employee has been accused of having a relationship with an inmate and arrested after recently giving birth. According to court documents, an arrest warrant was issued on Thursday for 31-year-old Samantha Zedillo of Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a former program coordinator at the Omaha Correctional … The post Former Omaha Correctional Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Links to Convicted Killer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NPIce closes early due to mechanical problems https://thesarpycounty.com/npice-closes-early-due-to-mechanical-problems/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — It’s a problem that has plagued the new North Platte attraction since it opened in January. Ongoing mechanical issues with NPIce’s refrigeration system forced them to make the difficult decision to end their ice skating season early. Despite 24-hour maintenance on their leased refrigeration unit for 30 years, they’re optimistic … The post NPIce closes early due to mechanical problems appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A new wastewater treatment plant is being built in Plattsmouth. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-new-wastewater-treatment-plant-is-being-built-in-plattsmouth/ PLATSMUT, Nebraska (Nebraska) — As they say, it’s hell or flood… and in 2019, Plattsmouth and many other communities along the Missouri River — hell came with the flood. “It all started about four years ago, a week after today, so pretty damn accurate,” said Erv Portis, a former city administrator. “But look at the … The post A new wastewater treatment plant is being built in Plattsmouth. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

How Much Sunshine Should You Get Weekly For Healthy Vitamin D Levels https://thesarpycounty.com/how-much-sunshine-should-you-get-weekly-for-healthy-vitamin-d-levels/ Several vitamins are essential for maintaining health, and of these, vitamin D is one of the most important. It helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, which is vital for bones, teeth, and muscles. Most of the vitamin D we need comes from sunlight, but it’s hard to get during the … The post How Much Sunshine Should You Get Weekly For Healthy Vitamin D Levels appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dozens testify on bill that will replace all Nebraska taxes with sales tax https://thesarpycounty.com/dozens-testify-on-bill-that-will-replace-all-nebraska-taxes-with-sales-tax/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Dozens of people ready to testify on Legislative Bill 79 showed up in the hearing room on Friday to testify on an unprecedented bill. There is no state where homeowners don’t pay property taxes. But the bill, called the EPIC consumption tax, would eliminate property taxes, income taxes and corporate taxes … The post Dozens testify on bill that will replace all Nebraska taxes with sales tax appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

UNK history professor discovers Willa Cather’s ties to the campus, Kearney community https://thesarpycounty.com/unk-history-professor-discovers-willa-cathers-ties-to-the-campus-kearney-community/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska)-In her final story-“The Best Years”-author Willa Cather writes about the relationship between a school superintendent, Evangeline Knightly, and a young teacher named Lesley Ferguesson. Published posthumously, the story details the kindness and wisdom Knightly shares with the teacher before moving on to the future, when the superintendent returns to town to leave … The post UNK history professor discovers Willa Cather’s ties to the campus, Kearney community appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lancaster County’s Colon Cancer Prevention Effort https://thesarpycounty.com/lancaster-countys-colon-cancer-prevention-effort/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Colon cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in Nebraska. However, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Department of Health and the Lancaster County Cancer Crusade are collaborating to provide a free resource for an individual’s health screening. This free resource is a colon cancer screening kit available to anyone aged 45 to … The post Lancaster County’s Colon Cancer Prevention Effort appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bridge of Hope Advocacy Center raises over $15,000 in their event https://thesarpycounty.com/bridge-of-hope-advocacy-center-raises-over-15000-in-their-event/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Bridge of Hope Advocacy Center hosted its flagship fundraising event at the 304 Event Center on Friday night. They were trying to raise money to help neglected and abused children, to help give them “hope” for a better future. The event had a special guest in Nick Hoff, who … The post Bridge of Hope Advocacy Center raises over $15,000 in their event appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Expert of the Children’s Hospital spoke about the prevention of childhood obesity https://thesarpycounty.com/expert-of-the-childrens-hospital-spoke-about-the-prevention-of-childhood-obesity/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Dr. Reuben Quiros of Children’s Hospital says here on the Metro that one in three children are overweight and one in five are obese, meaning a child’s body mass index, or BMI, is above the 85th percentile. . “We’re not the worst with obesity, we’re somewhere in between,” Quiros said. He … The post Expert of the Children’s Hospital spoke about the prevention of childhood obesity appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hall County Deputies continue investigation into Grand Island woman’s death https://thesarpycounty.com/hall-county-deputies-continue-investigation-into-grand-island-womans-death/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A rural Grand Island woman died this week, months after suffering “suspicious” injuries, authorities say. On October 15, Hall County Deputies were sent to a home over a report of a woman falling and unconscious. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says Constance Baasch, 68, who lived alone, had injuries of a … The post Hall County Deputies continue investigation into Grand Island woman’s death appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

University of Nebraska Kearney students make valuable connections at the Career and Internship Fair https://thesarpycounty.com/university-of-nebraska-kearney-students-make-valuable-connections-at-the-career-and-internship-fair/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska)-Sam Reimers is just a sophomore at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, but he’s already planning his professional career. The industrial distribution major wants to work in heavy equipment sales, so he is looking to connect with companies that specialize in this area. He found a lot of them Thursday during the … The post University of Nebraska Kearney students make valuable connections at the Career and Internship Fair appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fake Live TV Scam Targets High School Sports Fans https://thesarpycounty.com/fake-live-tv-scam-targets-high-school-sports-fans/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – From tireless endurance to sportsmanship, state basketball can bring out the best in people. But, unfortunately for people like Marla Maschmann, it also brings out the worst. Lincoln hosts NSAA Girls Basketball Week, which means teams from all over Nebraska flock to the capital. Due to the long distance, some fans … The post Fake Live TV Scam Targets High School Sports Fans appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two arrested after finding over 100 kilos of marijuana in a traffic block https://thesarpycounty.com/two-arrested-after-finding-over-100-kilos-of-marijuana-in-a-traffic-block/ SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (Press Release) – Nebraska State Patrol has sent out a press release saying it has arrested two men after they located more than 100 pounds of suspected marijuana during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Kimball County. At approximately 1:25 pm Thursday, a soldier stopped traffic on an eastbound Chrysler 300 for … The post Two arrested after finding over 100 kilos of marijuana in a traffic block appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Find Us’ Campaign Demands People Turn Their Phones Off https://thesarpycounty.com/find-us-campaign-demands-people-turn-their-phones-off/ PAPILLON, Nebraska (Nebraska) — How often do people use mobile phones? For many, this is a big part of their lives. But one initiative is pushing for a shutdown. And it’s from a cell phone company. The campaign is run by US Cellular and is called Find Us Again. The goal is to get people … The post ‘Find Us’ Campaign Demands People Turn Their Phones Off appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha City Council and nonprofit plan to add more e-bikes https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-city-council-and-nonprofit-plan-to-add-more-e-bikes/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — It’s hard for people in the Midwest to give up their cars, but here in Omaha there are people who are swapping four wheels for two. Electric bikes are starting to take off, and a local nonprofit now wants to expand this mode of transportation. “Just like you and I would … The post Omaha City Council and nonprofit plan to add more e-bikes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Senators Want More Time In Legislature, Call For Term Limit Changes https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-senators-want-more-time-in-legislature-call-for-term-limit-changes/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A legislative group held a hearing Friday on a state constitutional amendment that would raise term limits for senators from two consecutive terms to three. Senator Robert Dover, who took Congressman Mike Flood’s seat in July, introduced the amendment. Forty senators signed the resolution in his support. Some of them believe … The post Nebraska Senators Want More Time In Legislature, Call For Term Limit Changes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Savor the weekend https://thesarpycounty.com/savor-the-weekend/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – The month of March can be changeable. He’s been nice to us so far, but looking upstream it looks like he’s about to get a little grumpy. Through early Saturday a light storm will bring a wave of precipitation to southwestern Nebraska into north-central Friday evening through Saturday morning in the … The post Savor the weekend appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Heard a proposal to change the limits of the legislative term https://thesarpycounty.com/heard-a-proposal-to-change-the-limits-of-the-legislative-term/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Nebraska may change the senators’ terms of office if the proposal passes the Legislature and Nebraska residents ultimately vote to approve it. Norfolk Senator Robert Dover presented LR22CA to the Executive Council on Friday. The constitutional amendment would extend the current limit of two consecutive four-year terms to three consecutive four-year … The post Heard a proposal to change the limits of the legislative term appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mullen basketball tournament honors late coaches https://thesarpycounty.com/mullen-basketball-tournament-honors-late-coaches/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The village of Mullen celebrates the lives of two men who raised the game of basketball in town in a tournament this weekend. Rusty Moore and Doug Young both coached the Mullen High School basketball team, and Moore led the team to the 2017 Class D2 State Championship. The tournament … The post Mullen basketball tournament honors late coaches appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

How does the MUD “budget plan” work? https://thesarpycounty.com/how-does-the-mud-budget-plan-work/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Prices seem to be going up everywhere we look. One talker lately: water and gas bills from the metropolitan utility district. Some clients say they’ve noticed an unexpected increase in “budget plan” billing, which is adjusted yearly to keep the bill stable month after month. MUD has announced its 2023 budget … The post How does the MUD “budget plan” work? appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska company buys Conestoga mall https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-company-buys-conestoga-mall/ GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Deal closed. Woodsonia Real Estate of Elkhorn closed the deal to buy the Conestoga Mall in north Grand Island on Friday, said Hall County regional planning director Chub Nabiti. Woodsonia bought the mall from New York-based Namdar Realty Group, the former owners of the Imperial Mall in Hastings. Elkhorn plans … The post Nebraska company buys Conestoga mall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lori Lightfoot lost because Chicago failed, not because voters are racist/sexist https://thesarpycounty.com/lori-lightfoot-lost-because-chicago-failed-not-because-voters-are-racist-sexist/ Anyone can stand on the podium and accept flattery. Real leadership involves the humility to stay on your feet, taking the blame when you let down the people you are responsible for, instead of leaning comfortably on an easily accessible crutch. But on the other hand, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has never been a leader. … The post Lori Lightfoot lost because Chicago failed, not because voters are racist/sexist appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Proposal to Increase Nebraska Legislative Term to Three Term Gaining Momentum https://thesarpycounty.com/proposal-to-increase-nebraska-legislative-term-to-three-term-gaining-momentum/ LINCOLN. The Nebraska MP said Friday that allowing MPs to serve additional four-year terms could provide better and more effective representation and heal some of the damage done to the institution. Legislative Resolution 22CA, proposed by Norfolk State Senator Robert Dover, could allow voters to decide whether state legislators should serve three four-year terms instead … The post Proposal to Increase Nebraska Legislative Term to Three Term Gaining Momentum appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senator Blood wants Nebraska to ratify a century-old constitutional amendment https://thesarpycounty.com/senator-blood-wants-nebraska-to-ratify-a-century-old-constitutional-amendment/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Executive Committee of the Nebraska Legislature held a hearing Friday on a resolution by Sen. Carol Blood to ratify an amendment to the US Constitution. In 1924, an amendment was proposed that would authorize Congress to regulate the work of anyone under the age of 19. The amendment never reached … The post Senator Blood wants Nebraska to ratify a century-old constitutional amendment appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Proposal heard to change the limits of the legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/proposal-heard-to-change-the-limits-of-the-legislature-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska may change the term length of Senators, if a proposal makes its way through the Legislature and ultimately Nebraska citizens vote to pass it. Norfolk Senator Robert Dover introduced LR22CA to the executive committee on Friday. The constitutional amendment would extend the current limit of two consecutive four-year terms to … The post Proposal heard to change the limits of the legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A father and son are charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying animals were found in Lincoln County. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-father-and-son-are-charged-with-animal-cruelty-after-hundreds-of-dead-and-dying-animals-were-found-in-lincoln-county/ LINCOLN COUNTY, Nebraska (Nebraska) – On March 1, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office discovered large numbers of cattle, horses and other livestock in poor conditions in Lincoln County. With the help of the Nebraska Office of Brand Inspectors and a Nebraska state patrol plane, authorities issued an investigative search warrant to inspect livestock on at … The post A father and son are charged with animal cruelty after hundreds of dead and dying animals were found in Lincoln County. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dawson County residents raise property value concerns with new wind energy developments https://thesarpycounty.com/dawson-county-residents-raise-property-value-concerns-with-new-wind-energy-developments/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Property values ​​were among the concerns of Dawson County residents during a recent City Hall discussion regarding wind energy developments that may come to the county. The new development would see wind turbines introduced into Dawson County from the Buffalo county line 19 miles west of the county line in … The post Dawson County residents raise property value concerns with new wind energy developments appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Do you hear people singing? Les Misérables will premiere next week at the Orpheus Theatre. https://thesarpycounty.com/do-you-hear-people-singing-les-miserables-will-premiere-next-week-at-the-orpheus-theatre/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — One of the world’s most famous musicals in theater history will take place at the Orpheum Theater from March 7-12. The Broadway musical Les Misérables is set in 19th century France. It tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his quest for redemption. Throughout the musical, Valjean is … The post Do you hear people singing? Les Misérables will premiere next week at the Orpheus Theatre. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘He’s a dumb rapper’: Gang member charged with murder after police heard his latest song https://thesarpycounty.com/hes-a-dumb-rapper-gang-member-charged-with-murder-after-police-heard-his-latest-song/ A young man in Florida was charged with murder after police said he shot his alleged victim in the back and later boasted about it in a rap song he recorded. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said 19-year-old La’Darion Chandler shot 33-year-old John McGee in the back in the Lakeland area on December 17 last … The post ‘He’s a dumb rapper’: Gang member charged with murder after police heard his latest song appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.