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Five sensations indicating a “dangerous” blood clot in the leg – “help” https://thesarpycounty.com/five-sensations-indicating-a-dangerous-blood-clot-in-the-leg-help/ People over 60, overweight people, and smokers are at higher risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Alternative risk factors include having varicose veins, taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, or having a previous DVT. According to the NHS, additional risk groups include patients with cancer and heart failure. Temporary situations can also lead … The post Five sensations indicating a “dangerous” blood clot in the leg – “help” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Police respond to crash near 27th and F Streets https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-police-respond-to-crash-near-27th-and-f-streets/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Lincoln Police responded to an accident near 27th and F Streets at 2:40 p.m. Friday. At least two vehicles are involved in the incident. According to a correspondent from the scene, two people were taken to a local hospital. This is an ongoing incident. Stay connected to 1011now.com for the latest … The post Lincoln Police respond to crash near 27th and F Streets appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Senators from Nebraska travel to the US-Mexico border https://thesarpycounty.com/senators-from-nebraska-travel-to-the-us-mexico-border/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska Senators in Congress Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are visiting the US-Mexico border. According to U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer’s office, she and Sen. Pete Ricketts will join a Senate delegation trip Friday and Saturday to the Rio Grande Valley. The trip will also be joined by four other US Senators … The post Senators from Nebraska travel to the US-Mexico border appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Omaha Correctional Center employee who gave birth in December accused of sexually abusing inmate https://thesarpycounty.com/former-omaha-correctional-center-employee-who-gave-birth-in-december-accused-of-sexually-abusing-inmate/ OMAHA, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — On March 1, a Douglas County court issued an arrest warrant for a former Omaha Correctional Center employee. She has been charged with first-degree sexual assault against an inmate/parole officer and is being investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol. case. According to court records, suspect Samantha Zedillo worked at the Omaha … The post Former Omaha Correctional Center employee who gave birth in December accused of sexually abusing inmate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Douglas County Health Department Discusses Ending COVID Emergency https://thesarpycounty.com/douglas-county-health-department-discusses-ending-covid-emergency/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces that the public health emergency related to COVID-19 will be allowed to end May 11. The Douglas County Health Director tells us that the end of the public health emergency does not mean the pandemic is over. “Of course, there are people … The post Douglas County Health Department Discusses Ending COVID Emergency appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

O.J. Simpson’s Opinion on Murdo Murders Goes Viral – He Believes Defendant Made Serious Mistake in Court https://thesarpycounty.com/o-j-simpsons-opinion-on-murdo-murders-goes-viral-he-believes-defendant-made-serious-mistake-in-court/ OJ Simpson commented on the Alex Murdo trial in a couple of videos he posted on Twitter and said he didn’t understand why people keep asking. to him about it. The former actor and football star either had no idea about the irony of the statement, or perfectly mastered the art of pretending to be … The post O.J. Simpson’s Opinion on Murdo Murders Goes Viral – He Believes Defendant Made Serious Mistake in Court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Inaugural Ryans https://thesarpycounty.com/inaugural-ryans/ Somewhere between when the Razzies nominated a kid (Ryan Kiera Armstrong, “Pyro”) for ridicule, and when Oscar forgot about the existence of black people again, I had an idea. What if there were rewards that weren’t terrible? This has never happened before, but listen to me… What if, in this cynical, tormented era, some daredevil … The post Inaugural Ryans appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The sheriff’s office investigates the death of a Hall County resident https://thesarpycounty.com/the-sheriffs-office-investigates-the-death-of-a-hall-county-resident/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska)-The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Friday they were investigating the recent death of a woman who died of injuries sustained at her home. In a press release, the sheriff’s office said: “IIn light of the recent death of Constance Baasch, 68, of rural Grand Island, and the social media post surrounding … The post The sheriff’s office investigates the death of a Hall County resident appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gun rights advocates flex their muscles, advance constitutional gun-carrying bill https://thesarpycounty.com/gun-rights-advocates-flex-their-muscles-advance-constitutional-gun-carrying-bill-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Gun rights advocates flexed their legislative muscles Friday as the “unauthorized” concealed carry law, which had not passed in previous years, was approved in the first round. Bill 77, which would allow people to carry concealed weapons without government permission or taking a gun safety course, broke the filibuster and … The post Gun rights advocates flex their muscles, advance constitutional gun-carrying bill 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/ 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.

Nebraska Senators Travel to US-Mexico Border https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-senators-travel-to-us-mexico-border/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Nebraska Congressional Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts visit the US-Mexico border. She and Senator Pete Ricketts will join a Senate delegation on a Friday and Saturday trip to the Rio Grande Valley, according to the office of US Senator Deb Fisher. Four more US senators from Texas, South Dakota, Mississippi … The post Nebraska Senators Travel to US-Mexico Border appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Unusual’ sleep hacks that can help you fall asleep as 80% of Brits struggle with it every week https://thesarpycounty.com/unusual-sleep-hacks-that-can-help-you-fall-asleep-as-80-of-brits-struggle-with-it-every-week/ Due to long screen time and excess caffeine during the day, it can be difficult to fall asleep when the phone calls before bed. Unfortunately, sleep problems have become widespread ever since the Covid pandemic plunged the world into chaos. About 80 percent of Brits still don’t sleep well. Luckily, an expert has shared simple … The post ‘Unusual’ sleep hacks that can help you fall asleep as 80% of Brits struggle with it every week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fired cops woke Austin in droves, plunging Texas city into crisis: ‘If you’re conservative, this is a hostile place’ https://thesarpycounty.com/fired-cops-woke-austin-in-droves-plunging-texas-city-into-crisis-if-youre-conservative-this-is-a-hostile-place/ The awakening capital of Texas, Austin, is in the midst of a police crisis, with more than 300 vacancies and cops quitting because they feel disrespected, multiple sources tell The Post. “We agree that Portland, Seattle and San Francisco are one of those places where if you’re even the slightest bit conservative or in law … The post Fired cops woke Austin in droves, plunging Texas city into crisis: ‘If you’re conservative, this is a hostile place’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

March Reader’s Preview, Delay at Downtown Library, School Gun Threats https://thesarpycounty.com/march-readers-preview-delay-at-downtown-library-school-gun-threats/ Read past Reed Moore daily newsletters Today’s highlights: The Reader, now the Climate Beacon newsroom, comes out with its March issue. The opening of the public library in downtown Omaha has been delayed again. Schools across Nebraska are being affected by false reports of campus violence. To read El Perico, which has its own cover, … The post March Reader’s Preview, Delay at Downtown Library, School Gun Threats appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Baseball Husker upsets Vanderbilt in game one of the Cambria College Classic https://thesarpycounty.com/baseball-husker-upsets-vanderbilt-in-game-one-of-the-cambria-college-classic/ Courtesy of Nebraska Athletics LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska secured its first top-10 win in four years after beating No. 7 Vanderbilt on Friday. Nebraska beat Vanderbilt 5–3 in game one of the Cambria College Classic at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. THE WINNERS WIN. pic.twitter.com/OQRP0UOZp4 — Nebraska Baseball (@Husker_Baseball) March 3, 2023 The Huskers … The post Baseball Husker upsets Vanderbilt in game one of the Cambria College Classic appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A Nebraska company buys the Conestoga Mall https://thesarpycounty.com/a-nebraska-company-buys-the-conestoga-mall/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – The deal is done. Elkhorn’s Woodsonia Real Estate closed on a deal to purchase the Conestoga Mall in northern Grand Island on Friday, according to Hall County regional planning director Chab Nabity. Woodsonia bought the mall from New York’s Namdar Realty Group, former owners of Imperial Mall in Hastings. The … The post A Nebraska company buys the Conestoga Mall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Unique set developed for the latest stage production https://thesarpycounty.com/unique-set-developed-for-the-latest-stage-production/ The actors in Northeast Community College-Norfolk Community Theater’s latest production won’t have to look far if they get lost: a map is literally at their feet. For the latest production, “Leaving Iowa,” Chet Harper, production designer, and Lonn Atwood, production designer, created a multidimensional set that includes a car that the actors can sit in … The post Unique set developed for the latest stage production appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Make It a Seasonal Habit’: Nebraska Public Blood Bank Asks for Donors https://thesarpycounty.com/make-it-a-seasonal-habit-nebraska-public-blood-bank-asks-for-donors/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Nebraska Public Blood Bank needs about 4,000 donors per month, the equivalent of 1,000 donors per week. In February, there were few of them, only 3,000 donors. Kari Lundin, a community outreach manager at the NCBB, said blood donors are always needed. She stressed the importance of donating blood as … The post ‘Make It a Seasonal Habit’: Nebraska Public Blood Bank Asks for Donors appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Concealed Carry Prohibition Bill Passes in First Ballot in Nebraska Legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/concealed-carry-prohibition-bill-passes-in-first-ballot-in-nebraska-legislature/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — State Senators moved the Nebraska state bill Friday morning to ban concealed carry. LB77, with an amendment adding new criminal penalties that changed the position of the Omaha police union from “no” to “neutral”, passed the first vote in the general case 36-12. Omaha State Senators Mike McDonnell, Terrell McKinney, as … The post Concealed Carry Prohibition Bill Passes in First Ballot in Nebraska Legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The judge shoots back after Murdo maintains his innocence and then gives him the bad news https://thesarpycounty.com/the-judge-shoots-back-after-murdo-maintains-his-innocence-and-then-gives-him-the-bad-news/ In the culmination of the fall of a once famous lawyer, Alex Murdo was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday after convicted of murder his wife and son. Judge Clifton Newman asked Murdo if he had anything he wanted to say before sentencing him to two consecutive life terms, and a South … The post The judge shoots back after Murdo maintains his innocence and then gives him the bad news appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Bubba solved the case’: dog Murdo now lives with a witness in court https://thesarpycounty.com/bubba-solved-the-case-dog-murdo-now-lives-with-a-witness-in-court/ This is a new twist on the old axiom: a dog is prosecutorial best friend. Bubba, an exuberant yellow Labrador Retriever, was not among more than 75 witnesses and nearly 800 pieces of evidence in a six-week trial in the murder of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdo. But the presence of a dog at … The post ‘Bubba solved the case’: dog Murdo now lives with a witness in court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Senator Seeks More Experience and Accountability at State Parole Board https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-senator-seeks-more-experience-and-accountability-at-state-parole-board/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. State Senator Terrell McKinney called on Thursday for the Nebraska Parole Board to update its membership to include a board member who previously served time in prison and one who has successfully returned to the community through “restorative justice.” The Omaha senator also said it … The post Omaha Senator Seeks More Experience and Accountability at State Parole Board appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gun rights advocates flex their muscles, advance constitutional gun-carrying bill https://thesarpycounty.com/gun-rights-advocates-flex-their-muscles-advance-constitutional-gun-carrying-bill/ LINCOLN. On Friday, gun rights advocates flexed their legislative muscles when a law to “unauthorized” concealed carry guns, which had not been passed in previous years, gained approval in the first round. Bill 77, which would allow people to carry concealed weapons without government permission or taking a gun safety course, broke the filibuster and … The post Gun rights advocates flex their muscles, advance constitutional gun-carrying bill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The college holds a ceremony for veterinary technology students https://thesarpycounty.com/the-college-holds-a-ceremony-for-veterinary-technology-students/ Students enrolled in Northeast Community College’s veterinary technology program received their white coats and pins at a special ceremony recently in Norfolk. Members of the Class of 2023 received their veterinary technician pins and members of the Class of 2024 received a monogrammed white coat to mark their formal acceptance into the program. The ceremony … The post The college holds a ceremony for veterinary technology students appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New weapon in the fight against cervical cancer https://thesarpycounty.com/new-weapon-in-the-fight-against-cervical-cancer/ A study has shown that a vaccine that targets cervical cancer tumors could be a crucial tool in the fight against this disease. The intravenous dose is designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack tumor cells. More effective treatments are still needed for cervical cancer, despite vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) … The post New weapon in the fight against cervical cancer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Driver seriously injured in rollover crash in northwest Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/driver-seriously-injured-in-rollover-crash-in-northwest-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). A 24-year-old man is fighting for his life after a rollover crash in northwest Lincoln Thursday night. The accident happened right outside the fire station on Northwest 1st Street in Highland just before 6:00 pm. The LPD said the driver hit the median, causing his red Ford truck to roll over, scattering … The post Driver seriously injured in rollover crash in northwest Lincoln 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/ 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 Thursday for 31-year-old Samata Zedillo of Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a former program coordinator at the Omaha Correctional Center. … The post Former Omaha Correctional Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Links to Convicted Killer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Buttigieg’s ‘buddy’ arrested: Gay mayor arrested on 56 charges of possession of child pornography https://thesarpycounty.com/buttigiegs-buddy-arrested-gay-mayor-arrested-on-56-charges-of-possession-of-child-pornography/ proud gay The mayor of College Park, Maryland, was arrested on 56 charges related to child pornography. Patrick Wojan, 47, once bragged about his mentor-mentee relationship with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is also gay and was the mayor of South Bend, Indiana. “I actually met Mayor Pete Buttigieg shortly after I was elected mayor … The post Buttigieg’s ‘buddy’ arrested: Gay mayor arrested on 56 charges of possession of child pornography appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

March 2023 release https://thesarpycounty.com/march-2023-release/ The March 2023 edition of Reader’s is now available on the streets as well as online at ISSUU.com. This issue’s cover features our latest news, climate change and its impact on Omaha. “Bye, birds?” explores how habitat loss affects the world-famous sandhill crane migration, as well as hundreds of other bird species that live in … The post March 2023 release appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The hidden bill advances to the next round in the Nebraska legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/the-hidden-bill-advances-to-the-next-round-in-the-nebraska-legislature/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — After three days of debate, state senators passed the covert transfer without leave bill in the next round. On Friday, state senators voted to take the bill 36 to 12. Legislative Bill 77, introduced by Sen. Tom Brewer, would allow Nebraska citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, while … The post The hidden bill advances to the next round in the Nebraska legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.