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Mayor Patrick Vaughan, accused of pedophilia, called Pete Buttigieg his “buddy” and mentor. https://thesarpycounty.com/mayor-patrick-vaughan-accused-of-pedophilia-called-pete-buttigieg-his-buddy-and-mentor/ Here’s another headache for Mayor Pete. Patrick Vaughan, the mayor of Maryland arrested Thursday on charges of possession of child pornography, had a long mentor-mentor relationship with President Biden’s Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The former mayor of College Park, 47-year-old Vaughan, said in an interview that Buttigieg’s “mentoring” helped him move up the corporate ladder. … The post Mayor Patrick Vaughan, accused of pedophilia, called Pete Buttigieg his “buddy” and mentor. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

After the gun is brought to the Lincoln school, law enforcement agencies share gun storage tips https://thesarpycounty.com/after-the-gun-is-brought-to-the-lincoln-school-law-enforcement-agencies-share-gun-storage-tips/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Last week, a 10-year-old Lincoln boy found the key to his parent’s gun lock and brought the loaded gun to school. No one was hurt and as the parents kept the gun under lock and key, they will face no charges. But officials are using the case as an opportunity to … The post After the gun is brought to the Lincoln school, law enforcement agencies share gun storage tips appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Audience input was encouraged to address Hastings Town Hall issues https://thesarpycounty.com/audience-input-was-encouraged-to-address-hastings-town-hall-issues/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – With the Town Hall in desperate need of repairs, the City of Hastings is organizing town halls and tours to discuss what the next steps should be. Hastings Utilities Environmental Supervisor Marty Stange took Local4 on a tour of the facility this week, where he outlined some of the issues they … The post Audience input was encouraged to address Hastings Town Hall issues appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Ditch single-use plastic bottles to avoid health effects of tiny particles, scientist says https://thesarpycounty.com/ditch-single-use-plastic-bottles-to-avoid-health-effects-of-tiny-particles-scientist-says/ Plastic bottles and food containers should be replaced with glass or metal ones, according to a leading scientist, due to growing concerns that tiny plastic particles could be detrimental to our health. Dr. Luisa Campagnolo, an expert in histology and embryology at the Tor Vergata University of Rome, warned of a growing body of evidence … The post Ditch single-use plastic bottles to avoid health effects of tiny particles, scientist says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A teenager from Lincoln heads to France to compete for the US roller derby team. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-teenager-from-lincoln-heads-to-france-to-compete-for-the-us-roller-derby-team/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). A teenager from Lincoln is heading to France to compete in the U.S. youth roller derby. Jessinia Morales is the only Nebraskan on the U.S. junior roller derby team, and she has dreamed of this day since she was a child. Morales began skating at the age of eight, when her mother … The post A teenager from Lincoln heads to France to compete for the US roller derby team. 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/ 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.

Iowa man sentenced to three life terms for killing his family https://thesarpycounty.com/iowa-man-sentenced-to-three-life-terms-for-killing-his-family/ CEDAR RAPEDS, Iowa (AP) — A judge on Friday sentenced an Iowa man convicted of murdering his parents and sister to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Judge Lars Anderson sentenced 22-year-old Alexander Ken Jackson after he was convicted in January on three counts of first-degree murder on June 15, 2021, the … The post Iowa man sentenced to three life terms for killing his family appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fire extinguished after explosion at ADM plant in Cedar Rapids https://thesarpycounty.com/fire-extinguished-after-explosion-at-adm-plant-in-cedar-rapids/ Cedar Rapids, Iowa (KCRG). The fire at the Cedar Rapids corn processing plant has been extinguished, officials said. Plant workers and the Cedar Rapids Fire Department continue to work together to assess the situation following an explosion atop a grain elevator at a corn processing plant Thursday night. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said it … The post Fire extinguished after explosion at ADM plant in Cedar Rapids appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Democrats lost him to Biden after he slapped D.C. Crime Bill: “DAMN AMATEUR HOUR” https://thesarpycounty.com/democrats-lost-him-to-biden-after-he-slapped-d-c-crime-bill-damn-amateur-hour/ In January, the District of Columbia City Council unanimously passed a crime bill that would reduce penalties for violent crimes such as auto theft and robbery. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser vetoed the bill, but the City Council overrode her veto by a vote of 12 to 1, according to Hill. Because the District of … The post Democrats lost him to Biden after he slapped D.C. Crime Bill: “DAMN AMATEUR HOUR” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Investigators want to exhume the body of deceased housekeeper Alex Murdo https://thesarpycounty.com/investigators-want-to-exhume-the-body-of-deceased-housekeeper-alex-murdo/ Convicted double murderer Alex Murdo admitted during Friday’s sentencing that he was haunted day and night by his dead wife and son, but there are other ghosts in his orbit. South Carolina Law Enforcement (SLED) investigators are still investigating the mysterious death of the Murdo family’s housekeeper, Gloria Satterfield, in 2018. She supposedly tripped over … The post Investigators want to exhume the body of deceased housekeeper Alex Murdo appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Warm March weekend, cooler next week https://thesarpycounty.com/warm-march-weekend-cooler-next-week/ Temperatures will be very mild on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Highs will be several degrees above average, especially on Sunday! However, as we move forward into the next week, temperatures drop each day until they are well below average by the second half of next week. We could also see some precipitation by then. We … The post Warm March weekend, cooler next week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Disappearance in danger notice issued for missing Fremont man https://thesarpycounty.com/disappearance-in-danger-notice-issued-for-missing-fremont-man-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Fremont Police Department is searching for a missing 81-year-old man. A missing persons alert has been activated to determine the whereabouts of Gary Quast, 81, in eastern Nebraska. Quast was last seen near the 300 block of North Birchwood Drive in Fremont at 11 am on Friday. Quast is an … The post Disappearance in danger notice issued for missing Fremont man appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Missing Person Notice issued from Fremont https://thesarpycounty.com/missing-person-notice-issued-from-fremont/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). The Fremont Police Department is looking for a missing 81-year-old man. To locate 81-year-old Gary Quast in eastern Nebraska, a missing persons, endangered notice has been activated. Quast was last seen near the 300 block of North Birchwood Drive in Fremont at 11 a.m. Friday. Quast is an 81-year-old white male, about … The post Missing Person Notice issued from Fremont appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Disappearance in danger notice issued for missing Fremont man https://thesarpycounty.com/disappearance-in-danger-notice-issued-for-missing-fremont-man/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Fremont Police Department is searching for a missing 81-year-old man. A missing persons alert has been activated to determine the whereabouts of Gary Quast, 81, in eastern Nebraska. Quast was last seen near the 300 block of North Birchwood Drive in Fremont at 11 am on Friday. Quast is an … The post Disappearance in danger notice issued for missing Fremont man appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fremont Police, Nebraska State Patrol looking for a missing 81-year-old man. https://thesarpycounty.com/fremont-police-nebraska-state-patrol-looking-for-a-missing-81-year-old-man/ FRREMONT, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Fremont Police Department is looking for a missing 81-year-old man who was last seen on the 300 block of North Birchwood Drive at 11 a.m. Friday. Police identified the man as Gary Quast. Quast is five foot nine, with white hair and blue eyes. He was seen wearing blue jeans, … The post Fremont Police, Nebraska State Patrol looking for a missing 81-year-old man. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Endangered missing notice issued to Fremont man https://thesarpycounty.com/endangered-missing-notice-issued-to-fremont-man/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Nebraska authorities need your help in finding a missing Fremont man. Gary Quast, 81, has been issued an endangered missing persons notice. He was last seen on the 300 block of North Birchwood Drive in Fremont around 11am today. Quast is described as a white male, 5’9″, weighing 155 pounds, with … The post Endangered missing notice issued to Fremont man appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

An elderly man pulled out a six-shot pistol and returned fire after two alleged armed robbers shot him in the leg https://thesarpycounty.com/an-elderly-man-pulled-out-a-six-shot-pistol-and-returned-fire-after-two-alleged-armed-robbers-shot-him-in-the-leg/ An elderly man in North Philadelphia was attacked by two armed thugs late Thursday night but fought back to save himself. According to local publication RGVI-TVThe 71-year-old man was walking home after picking up Chinese takeaway food around 11:15 p.m. when two armed men came out of the alley and said they were robbing him. … The post An elderly man pulled out a six-shot pistol and returned fire after two alleged armed robbers shot him in the leg appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A small snack that can “significantly” lower blood sugar levels within “two hours” https://thesarpycounty.com/a-small-snack-that-can-significantly-lower-blood-sugar-levels-within-two-hours/ Type 2 diabetes can prove harmful if blood sugar levels are left to their own devices. People with this condition must find alternative means of counteracting blood sugar spikes as they lack a hormone called insulin that normally does the job. Luckily, research shows that a sugary snack can help. Characterized by their sweet and … The post A small snack that can “significantly” lower blood sugar levels within “two hours” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Buster Murdo hides out on “Buster’s Island” after his father’s conviction for murder https://thesarpycounty.com/buster-murdo-hides-out-on-busters-island-after-his-fathers-conviction-for-murder/ Many observers of Alex Murdo’s six-week double-murder trial took pity on the 54-year-old disgraced lawyer’s only surviving son, red-haired Buster. A 26-year-old man who was in court every day at his father’s trial was left almost an orphan, his mother and brother are dead, and his father is sentenced to life in prison for their … The post Buster Murdo hides out on “Buster’s Island” after his father’s conviction for murder appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Business Conditions Study Shows Growing Optimism in Nebraska and Region https://thesarpycounty.com/business-conditions-study-shows-growing-optimism-in-nebraska-and-region/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. OMAHA. The latest Business Conditions Survey from Creighton University signals growing economic optimism among manufacturing leaders in Nebraska. Husker’s February business climate results are based on the broader Middle America Business Conditions Index, which is conducted in nine states. It is a barometer of economic health … The post Business Conditions Study Shows Growing Optimism in Nebraska and Region appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NU asks for more funding to avoid deeper cuts and tuition hikes https://thesarpycounty.com/nu-asks-for-more-funding-to-avoid-deeper-cuts-and-tuition-hikes/ LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska and businesses that say the state benefits from a well-trained workforce put forward the argument Friday that the university should receive 1 percentage point more public funding than currently offered to avoid tuition increases and deeper cost reductions. NU President Ted Carter, a retired Navy admiral, outlined the challenges … The post NU asks for more funding to avoid deeper cuts and tuition hikes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Three vehicle crash closes off part of 27th Street in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/three-vehicle-crash-closes-off-part-of-27th-street-in-lincoln/ Accident between 27th and F Street Antonio D’Agostino, Channel 8 Accident between 27th and F Street Antonio D’Agostino, Channel 8 LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Two people were injured after a crash near 27th Street and Capitol Parkway on Friday. The three-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 2:40 p.m. between 27th and F Streets. A Lincoln Fire … The post Three vehicle crash closes off part of 27th Street in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Deputies find 150 dead cattle and 1,000 sick and dying cattle on Lincoln County property https://thesarpycounty.com/deputies-find-150-dead-cattle-and-1000-sick-and-dying-cattle-on-lincoln-county-property-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office discovered numerous cattle, horses and other livestock in very poor condition in Lincoln County on March 1. With help from the Nebraska Brand Inspectors Office and the Nebraska State Patrol Aircraft, authorities completed an investigative search warrant to inspect livestock on at least five sections of … The post Deputies find 150 dead cattle and 1,000 sick and dying cattle on Lincoln County property appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sheriff’s office investigates death of Hall County woman https://thesarpycounty.com/sheriffs-office-investigates-death-of-hall-county-woman/ GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it is investigating the recent death of a woman who succumbed to her injuries at her home. In a press release, the sheriff’s office said it was investigating injuries sustained by Constance Baash on October 15, 2022 at her home east of Grand … The post Sheriff’s office investigates death of Hall County woman appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Deputies find 150 dead cattle and 1,000 sick and dying cattle on Lincoln County property https://thesarpycounty.com/deputies-find-150-dead-cattle-and-1000-sick-and-dying-cattle-on-lincoln-county-property/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office discovered numerous cattle, horses and other livestock in very poor condition in Lincoln County on March 1. With help from the Nebraska Brand Inspectors Office and the Nebraska State Patrol Aircraft, authorities completed an investigative search warrant to inspect livestock on at least five sections of … The post Deputies find 150 dead cattle and 1,000 sick and dying cattle on Lincoln County property appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Deputies found 150 dead and 1,000 sick and dying cattle in Lincoln County. https://thesarpycounty.com/deputies-found-150-dead-and-1000-sick-and-dying-cattle-in-lincoln-county/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – On March 1, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office found a large number of cattle, horses and other livestock in poor condition 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 Deputies found 150 dead and 1,000 sick and dying cattle in Lincoln County. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NYC sees crime downturn as NYPD boss Kichant Sewell says friendly cops make New Yorkers feel safer https://thesarpycounty.com/nyc-sees-crime-downturn-as-nypd-boss-kichant-sewell-says-friendly-cops-make-new-yorkers-feel-safer/ Major crime in New York fell 5.6% last month from February 2022, and people already feel safer, in part because they see friendlier cops telling them, “Good morning,” he said. Friday, NYPD Chief Police Officer. “We have launched an initiative whereby officers engage more with the public to just say ‘good morning’ if you see … The post NYC sees crime downturn as NYPD boss Kichant Sewell says friendly cops make New Yorkers feel safer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

I will never root against Jonathan Majors https://thesarpycounty.com/i-will-never-root-against-jonathan-majors/ Let me be very clear: you can never make me root against Jonathan Majors. Set him on the Apollo Creed baby? I’m rooting for Creed’s concussion. Set him up against Ant-Man? I’m the “Kill that bug with a magnifying glass” command. Put him against Loki? I hope the deceiver God gets his Scandinavian neck in … The post I will never root against Jonathan Majors appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The parents of the Prescott student who brought in the gun will not be named, Lincoln Police say https://thesarpycounty.com/the-parents-of-the-prescott-student-who-brought-in-the-gun-will-not-be-named-lincoln-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The parents of the 10-year-old boy who brought a gun to Prescott Elementary last week will not be named, police say. On Friday, Lincoln Police Captain Todd Kocian said an investigation showed the parents had properly locked the gun, using a safety tether. The student had found the key to that … The post The parents of the Prescott student who brought in the gun will not be named, Lincoln Police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gun rights advocates flex their muscles, get ahead of the constitutional bill https://thesarpycounty.com/gun-rights-advocates-flex-their-muscles-get-ahead-of-the-constitutional-bill-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) — Gun rights advocates flexed their legislative muscles Friday when a “no-permit” concealed carry bill, which hasn’t passed in previous years, received first-round approval. Bill 77, which would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a state permit or the passage of a gun safety class, passed a filibuster and … The post Gun rights advocates flex their muscles, get ahead of the constitutional bill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.