Edith Parks

Nitrate cares to be the focus of the public forum https://thesarpycounty.com/nitrate-cares-to-be-the-focus-of-the-public-forum/ Citizens of northeastern Nebraska will have the opportunity to learn more about nitrate groundwater issues statewide at an upcoming public forum. “Nitrate in Nebraska Water Supply: What’s the Risk?” is the focus of a Flatwater Forum set for Tuesday, March 14, 7-8:30pm. The event will take place at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Northeast … The post Nitrate cares to be the focus of the public forum appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Forecast for Thursday: Tamblyn temperatures… including strong cold winds… https://thesarpycounty.com/forecast-for-thursday-tamblyn-temperatures-including-strong-cold-winds/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Our latest winter storm will bring various hazardous weather conditions to the region… WINTER STORM WARNINGS and WINTER WEATHER ADVICE cover most of Nebraska from Wednesday evening to Thursday afternoon. Areas of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle will combine with snow patches to create dangerous driving conditions in most 10-11 … The post Forecast for Thursday: Tamblyn temperatures… including strong cold winds… appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Suspect rammed two Council Bluffs police cars outside the casino https://thesarpycounty.com/suspect-rammed-two-council-bluffs-police-cars-outside-the-casino/ COUNCIL BLuffs, Iowa (Nebraska) — According to a report from the Council Bluffs Police Department, two Council Bluffs police vehicles rammed into the parking lot of the Horseshoe Casino on Tuesday. The officer found the stolen car in the Horseshoe garage. Police say Jerrod Altevogt, 38, was in the car. Altevogt allegedly used the vehicle … The post Suspect rammed two Council Bluffs police cars outside the casino appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Several organizations from Omaha are teaming up to ensure that ARPA funds get to where they are needed. https://thesarpycounty.com/several-organizations-from-omaha-are-teaming-up-to-ensure-that-arpa-funds-get-to-where-they-are-needed/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A dozen South Omaha organizations are hoping that by coming together, the funds recommended for South Omaha will actually go there. The group is diverse, representing everything from the arts to economic development in the community, and all work together to make sure South Omaha is not left without the federal … The post Several organizations from Omaha are teaming up to ensure that ARPA funds get to where they are needed. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

French teacher stabbed to death in classroom by ‘possessed’ 16-year-old student: police https://thesarpycounty.com/french-teacher-stabbed-to-death-in-classroom-by-possessed-16-year-old-student-police/ Officials said a 16-year-old French high school student who claims he is “possessed” and hears voices stabbed to death his Spanish teacher in class on Wednesday. The deadly attack took place at St. Thomas Aquinas, a private Catholic school in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, an elite resort town in southwestern France. The victim was a 54-year-old teacher identified … The post French teacher stabbed to death in classroom by ‘possessed’ 16-year-old student: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

WATCH: Thieves steal $3,500 worth of tools from Lincoln Middle School https://thesarpycounty.com/watch-thieves-steal-3500-worth-of-tools-from-lincoln-middle-school/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A group of burglars broke away from a Dawes Middle School construction site with $3,500 worth of tools, Lincoln police say. Security video caught them Thursday as they entered a school construction site near 52nd Street and Colfax Avenue. Police are still looking for the thieves, who are seen on video … The post WATCH: Thieves steal $3,500 worth of tools from Lincoln Middle School appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Aurora’s man faces charges again in a fatal vehicle-to-pedestrian crash https://thesarpycounty.com/auroras-man-faces-charges-again-in-a-fatal-vehicle-to-pedestrian-crash/ Aurora, Neb. (Nebraska) — An Aurora man is charged again following an incident last year that led to the death of a Phillips man. Phillip Wiles, 50, is charged in Hamilton County District Court with one count of non-arrest and assist: death and one count of vehicular homicide. The allegations stem from an accident that … The post Aurora’s man faces charges again in a fatal vehicle-to-pedestrian crash appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nissan dealership reusing Office Max building to expand offerings https://thesarpycounty.com/nissan-dealership-reusing-office-max-building-to-expand-offerings/ Cornhusker Auto Group of Norfolk has announced plans to build a new Nissan dealership. Work on the new facility will begin in April, Al Rajaee, owner of Cornhusker Auto Group, said in a press release. The project is driven by sales and service growth at the current Nissan dealership and the need for a larger … The post Nissan dealership reusing Office Max building to expand offerings appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Four suspects in Howard Co. cockfighting. stand before the court https://thesarpycounty.com/four-suspects-in-howard-co-cockfighting-stand-before-the-court/ ST. PAUL, Nebraska (Nebraska). Four of the 10 suspects arrested for cockfighting in December will face trial. Martin Montelongo and Ernest Ceballos Lopez of Grand Island, Rubén Mesa Puentes of Wood River and Angel Gutierrez of Chapman withdrew from evidence hearings in a Howard County court. The judge then referred the four cases to Howard … The post Four suspects in Howard Co. cockfighting. stand before the court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Omaha Police Department is investigating the shooting at 24th and Leavenworth Streets. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-omaha-police-department-is-investigating-the-shooting-at-24th-and-leavenworth-streets/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Omaha police are investigating a shooting near an All Nations grocery store near 24th Street and Leavenworth Street that left one person seriously injured. It happened on a Wednesday afternoon after an altercation between the two men. Several shots were fired. The man, who was not injured, fled on foot. Police … The post The Omaha Police Department is investigating the shooting at 24th and Leavenworth Streets. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

6 First Alert Weather Updates: Drizzle Makes an Icy Evening Path in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/6-first-alert-weather-updates-drizzle-makes-an-icy-evening-path-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Roads in the Omaha metro area became slippery Wednesday afternoon, especially in western Iowa. The afternoon drizzle was expected to turn into an icy evening commute as colder conditions set in. Authorities were responding to several accidents, especially on the interstates through Omaha, which began around 1:00 p.m. Some local churches … The post 6 First Alert Weather Updates: Drizzle Makes an Icy Evening Path in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NYC burglar throws 64-year-old woman to floor, ripping out purse https://thesarpycounty.com/nyc-burglar-throws-64-year-old-woman-to-floor-ripping-out-purse/ A heartless robber threw a 64-year-old woman to the floor when he grabbed her handbag in the lobby of a Brooklyn building over the weekend, police said. Police said the victim was approached from behind by a stranger in a building on East 34th Street near Church Avenue in East Flatbush at 6:40 a.m. Sunday. … The post NYC burglar throws 64-year-old woman to floor, ripping out purse appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Your lunch choices may be bad for your blood pressure and heart disease risk https://thesarpycounty.com/your-lunch-choices-may-be-bad-for-your-blood-pressure-and-heart-disease-risk/ One of the worst lunchtime meals is any sandwich that contains processed meats. Examples include sausage, bacon, or ham sandwiches that contain salt. The British Heart Foundation confirms that “eating too much salt can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of developing heart and circulatory system diseases.” Charity Action On Salt stressed that 65 … The post Your lunch choices may be bad for your blood pressure and heart disease risk appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

78-year-old man cited in October crash that killed motorcyclist Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/78-year-old-man-cited-in-october-crash-that-killed-motorcyclist-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A man has been fined in the crash that killed a Lincoln motorcyclist in October, police say. In a prearranged meeting with police, the 78-year-old man was cited last Thursday on charges of vehicular homicide, a misdemeanor. On the evening of October 28, the man was involved in an accident with … The post 78-year-old man cited in October crash that killed motorcyclist Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Northeast’s Big Read program is ready to kick off https://thesarpycounty.com/northeasts-big-read-program-is-ready-to-kick-off/ Northeast Community College will launch its National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program exploring Rebekah Taussig’s book “Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body” this week. Time permitting, a launch event is scheduled for Thursday, February 23, at 5:00 pm at the college’s Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. Benjamin Ave. … The post Northeast’s Big Read program is ready to kick off appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln woman squandered about $60,000 in online scam, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-woman-squandered-about-60000-in-online-scam-police-say/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Lincoln Police Department is investigating two separate cases of fraud. In one case, a woman lost nearly $60,000. On Tuesday around noon, a 27-year-old man told police that he was talking to a woman he met on a dating app and did not know. According to LPD, the man then … The post Lincoln woman squandered about $60,000 in online scam, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Cass County’s operation is considered the first in the nation, and the Vireo Resource campus is still growing. https://thesarpycounty.com/cass-countys-operation-is-considered-the-first-in-the-nation-and-the-vireo-resource-campus-is-still-growing-2/ PLUTTSMUT, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Vireo Systems made a splash in Nebraska about 15 years ago with a handful of employees and a single commercial space in that city’s FourMile industrial park. Within five years, a Tennessee company developing healthy products for people and pets expanded into a nearby field and built its own facility. … The post Cass County’s operation is considered the first in the nation, and the Vireo Resource campus is still growing. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New Life for Historic Burt County Bank Building https://thesarpycounty.com/new-life-for-historic-burt-county-bank-building/ TEKAMA, Nebraska (Nebraska). The Tekam business owner has always wanted to renovate the old Burt County State Bank building. Now she was able to do it, and the results are amazing. “This building was built in 1884 as a bank,” said business owner and entrepreneur Cindy Chatt. “The main activity of the bank took place … The post New Life for Historic Burt County Bank Building appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The video shows a seriously injured man thrown from an SUV during a car theft in New York https://thesarpycounty.com/the-video-shows-a-seriously-injured-man-thrown-from-an-suv-during-a-car-theft-in-new-york/ Shocking security footage captured the chilling moment as a 28-year-old man was thrown off the roof of his stolen SUV in Queens, leaving him beaten and immobile on the sidewalk. Tori Thompson is hanging frantically from the roof of her stolen Lexus on Monday night when a speeding car loses control, hits a fire hydrant … The post The video shows a seriously injured man thrown from an SUV during a car theft in New York appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Meet Rabo and Lina: Adoptable now at the Capital Humane Society of Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/meet-rabo-and-lina-adoptable-now-at-the-capital-humane-society-of-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lina and Rabo are 4 month old Jack Russell terrier puppies from the same litter. These two are big as thieves and Rabo takes his role as big brother seriously. While it’s not mandatory, it would be great for these two to go to the same house. If two puppies seems … The post Meet Rabo and Lina: Adoptable now at the Capital Humane Society of Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Four Howard Co. cockfighting suspects in court https://thesarpycounty.com/four-howard-co-cockfighting-suspects-in-court/ ST. PAUL, Neb. (Nebraska) – Four of the 10 suspects arrested for cockfighting in December are headed to court. Grand Island’s Martin Montelongo and Ernest Ceballos Lopez, Wood River’s Ruben Meza Puentes and Chapman’s Angel Gutierrez each opted out of evidence hearings in the Howard County Courthouse. A judge then transferred the four cases to … The post Four Howard Co. cockfighting suspects in court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

29-year-old woman looked ’20 weeks pregnant’ before she was diagnosed with cancer – other signs https://thesarpycounty.com/29-year-old-woman-looked-20-weeks-pregnant-before-she-was-diagnosed-with-cancer-other-signs/ A 29-year-old woman is looking forward to getting back to normal after her bloated belly turned out to be a rare complication of cancer. Victoria Grande from North Carolina in the US suffered from abdominal pain for 10 years and looked “20 weeks pregnant” due to a 11 cm cyst on her ovary. Further examination … The post 29-year-old woman looked ’20 weeks pregnant’ before she was diagnosed with cancer – other signs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Joint Planning Commission has the opportunity to learn more about the proposed pipeline https://thesarpycounty.com/the-joint-planning-commission-has-the-opportunity-to-learn-more-about-the-proposed-pipeline/ Summit Carbon Solutions continues to meet in person with groups or landowners interested in learning more about the proposed pipeline. Starting with an open house more than a year ago, then meeting with individual landowners, as well as providing regular updates to county councils, company representatives met last week with the Madison County Joint Planning … The post The Joint Planning Commission has the opportunity to learn more about the proposed pipeline appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Men steal tools worth thousands of dollars from truck https://thesarpycounty.com/men-steal-tools-worth-thousands-of-dollars-from-truck/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Lincoln police were called to Haas Tire & Auto on the 2000 block of O Street in response to a report of a theft Tuesday morning. Police say the officer who arrived was talking to a 60-year-old man who was staying at the Holiday Inn on Amber Hill Court on the … The post Men steal tools worth thousands of dollars from truck appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Maha Festival announces line-up for 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/maha-festival-announces-line-up-for-2023/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The 15th annual Maha Festival has announced its lineup for July 28 and 29, 2023. Read the full press release below: More than 13,000 fans are expected to gather over two days for the Maha Festival, which will take place in Aksarben village on Friday 28 July and Saturday 29 July. … The post Maha Festival announces line-up for 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

George Alan Kelly charged with murder by ‘traffickers’, defense says https://thesarpycounty.com/george-alan-kelly-charged-with-murder-by-traffickers-defense-says/ His defense said on Wednesday that an elderly rancher from Arizona accused of killing a Mexican citizen on his property has been accused by violent traffickers who used his lands for illegal activities. George Alan Kelly, 75, faces one charge of first-degree murder and two assault charges for the January 30 death of 48-year-old Gabriel … The post George Alan Kelly charged with murder by ‘traffickers’, defense says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Some Community Leaders Are Worried About the Future of $225 Million Allocated to North and South Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/some-community-leaders-are-worried-about-the-future-of-225-million-allocated-to-north-and-south-omaha/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. OMAHA. It’s been six weeks since the Nebraska Legislative Commission released a long-awaited report recommending $225 million for the North and South Omaha areas. Some members of the community have since criticized the selection process. The implementation bill has not yet been finalized and public hearings … The post Some Community Leaders Are Worried About the Future of $225 Million Allocated to North and South Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Officers used the Taser on teenagers who fled after the fight at CEDARS in Lincoln, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/officers-used-the-taser-on-teenagers-who-fled-after-the-fight-at-cedars-in-lincoln-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A teenager was taken into custody on Tuesday after a fight broke out at the CEDARS Home For Children in Lincoln, police say. At approximately 5:45 pm, officers were dispatched to the nonprofit, located near 63rd Street and Pioneers Boulevard, with a report of an assault. Staff told officers that two … The post Officers used the Taser on teenagers who fled after the fight at CEDARS in Lincoln, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Greeley County Wind Farm proposal has been put on hold https://thesarpycounty.com/the-greeley-county-wind-farm-proposal-has-been-put-on-hold/ GREELEY, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Greeley County courtroom was packed Tuesday as residents gathered to hear a proposal for a wind farm just west of Greeley. Representatives from NextEra Energy, the company behind the proposal, spoke about the benefits the farm would have for the county. Subsequently, residents both for and against the proposal cast … The post The Greeley County Wind Farm proposal has been put on hold appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Planet Fitness opens a location at the Norfolk Shopping Centre https://thesarpycounty.com/planet-fitness-opens-a-location-at-the-norfolk-shopping-centre/ Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest growing fitness center franchisors and operators, has opened its Norfolk club. The new 15,700 square foot club is located at 1700 Market Lane, Suite 240, within the Sunset Plaza Mall. “We are thrilled to open our first club in Norfolk and have received such a warm welcome … The post Planet Fitness opens a location at the Norfolk Shopping Centre appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.