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Letters to the Editor – February 19, 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/letters-to-the-editor-february-19-2023/ NoKo wake up call Yeonmi Park, 29, of North Korea, according to The Post (“Brainwashed like NoKo,” Feb. 12, “sounds the alarm about America’s cancellation culture and awakened ideology”). Having escaped the horrors of her homeland, she becomes more than fleetingly acquainted with the vices of communism. “I didn’t run for freedom, liberty or security. … The post Letters to the Editor – February 19, 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Civic Saturday partners with the History Nebraska Museum to encourage civic engagement https://thesarpycounty.com/civic-saturday-partners-with-the-history-nebraska-museum-to-encourage-civic-engagement/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Civic Saturday held their quarterly meeting where they discussed democracy and the state of the nation. The goal is to encourage people to come together to celebrate our nation’s creed and discuss topics that include ways to increase active civic engagement through artistic ways that include poetry, music, and art. This … The post Civic Saturday partners with the History Nebraska Museum to encourage civic engagement appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sunday forecast: seasonal with combination of sun and clouds https://thesarpycounty.com/sunday-forecast-seasonal-with-combination-of-sun-and-clouds/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A cold front on Saturday night will bring temperatures down slightly on Sunday, but still remain close to the average for this time of year. It will be a quiet end to the weekend! A cold front that moved through Region 1011 on Saturday evening will result in slightly cooler conditions … The post Sunday forecast: seasonal with combination of sun and clouds appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Type 1 diabetes drug tested in children ‘may stop disease’ https://thesarpycounty.com/type-1-diabetes-drug-tested-in-children-may-stop-disease/ A groundbreaking drug that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes has been tested on British children and doctors say it could stop the life-threatening condition entirely. It is hoped that teplizumab will become widely available in the UK next year after the final ‘phase three’ trials are completed. The drug can keep the disease … The post Type 1 diabetes drug tested in children ‘may stop disease’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPS students awarded for language proficiency https://thesarpycounty.com/lps-students-awarded-for-language-proficiency/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Lincoln Public Schools students have been recognized by the Nebraska Department of Education for their efforts in learning the languages ​​of the world. The awards went to Danielle Sams and Hayden Nagel of Lincoln North Star High School for Chinese language. Feryal Akpo-Idissou of Northwest High School took home the award … The post LPS students awarded for language proficiency appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

After a week of cold weather, many are dressing up for the 2023 Polar Plunge https://thesarpycounty.com/after-a-week-of-cold-weather-many-are-dressing-up-for-the-2023-polar-plunge/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)—Lincoln residents added layers to beat the cold last week, but attendees at Saturday’s Polar Plunge did the opposite. On the east side of Lake Holmes, attendees and their families gathered to watch another year of people jumping into the freezing water to raise money for the Nebraska Special Olympics. The organization’s chief … The post After a week of cold weather, many are dressing up for the 2023 Polar Plunge appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Willa Cather’s 150th birthday to be celebrated in 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/willa-cathers-150th-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-2023-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – Acclaimed Nebraska writer Willa Cather, who would have celebrated her 150th birthday in 2023, will be celebrated throughout the year with a series of events. The National Willa Cather Center will host local and national events for Cather’s 150th birthday and also the 100th anniversary of her Pulitzer Prize for … The post Willa Cather’s 150th birthday to be celebrated in 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Willa Cather’s 150th birthday will be celebrated in 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/willa-cathers-150th-birthday-will-be-celebrated-in-2023/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner). Renowned Nebraska writer Willa Cather, who would have turned 150 in 2023, will celebrate with a series of events throughout the year. The Willa Cather National Center will host local and national events celebrating Katherine’s 150th birthday, as well as the 100th anniversary of her Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours … The post Willa Cather’s 150th birthday will be celebrated in 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Willa Cather’s 150th birthday to be celebrated in 2023 https://thesarpycounty.com/willa-cathers-150th-birthday-to-be-celebrated-in-2023/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – Acclaimed Nebraska writer Willa Cather, who would have celebrated her 150th birthday in 2023, will be celebrated throughout the year with a series of events. The National Willa Cather Center will host local and national events for Cather’s 150th birthday and also the 100th anniversary of her Pulitzer Prize for … The post Willa Cather’s 150th birthday to be celebrated in 2023 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Journeys to the Heartland: Re-Experiencing the Iowa Underground Railroad https://thesarpycounty.com/journeys-to-the-heartland-re-experiencing-the-iowa-underground-railroad/ Imagine traveling under the cover of darkness, trying to sleep during the day, hiding from bounty hunters, hoping to find a safe haven. It was the life of runaway slaves who fled from the south, following the rivers and other roads north in the hope of gaining freedom. In the mid-1850s, two Heartland communities stopped … The post Journeys to the Heartland: Re-Experiencing the Iowa Underground Railroad appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska joins other states to fight new WOTUS rule https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-joins-other-states-to-fight-new-wotus-rule-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner). On Thursday, Nebraska joined 24 other states in a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s new rule defining the so-called United States Waters, or WOTUS. The multi-state coalition said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers were rushing to release the new rule, though the Supreme Court is … The post Nebraska joins other states to fight new WOTUS rule appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office: Man escaped shortly before train crashed car in Roca https://thesarpycounty.com/lancaster-county-sheriffs-office-man-escaped-shortly-before-train-crashed-car-in-roca-2/ ROCA, Nebraska (Cologne). A man’s collision with a train on Friday morning in Roque is a good reminder to slow down on slippery roads. Sergeant Derek Horalek of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said the 34-year-old was driving too fast for road conditions on Roca Road when the incident happened around 8:30 am. Sgt. Horalek … The post Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office: Man escaped shortly before train crashed car in Roca appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The mother of the murdered 16-year-old Angelly Yambo spoke out: “Children are dying in vain” https://thesarpycounty.com/the-mother-of-the-murdered-16-year-old-angelly-yambo-spoke-out-children-are-dying-in-vain/ According to the heartbroken mother of a Bronx student who was killed on April 8, the violence in the city’s schools will not go anywhere, and each new tragedy deepens her trauma. “It’s really sad, but it’s not going to change,” said Yanelli Henriquez, whose daughter Angeli Yambo was killed while walking home from Charter … The post The mother of the murdered 16-year-old Angelly Yambo spoke out: “Children are dying in vain” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Regional notes for February 18th https://thesarpycounty.com/regional-notes-for-february-18th/ Due to the Presidents Day holiday, the Daily News will not be published on Monday. Features normally found in a Monday edition of the paper will be included in Tuesday’s Daily News or may be found in today’s edition. The Monday comic strips and Sudoku, for example, are in today’s paper, but the weekly birth … The post Regional notes for February 18th appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

OCSO: Woman killed in two-car collision on Friday https://thesarpycounty.com/ocso-woman-killed-in-two-car-collision-on-friday/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Otoe County authorities are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Friday afternoon. The Otoe County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on Highway 43 and Highway 2, west of Palmyra, but no exact time has been given. OCSO says their preliminary investigation found that a southbound vehicle was trying to turn east … The post OCSO: Woman killed in two-car collision on Friday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gone too soon: 4 urban schoolchildren killed near school in less than a year https://thesarpycounty.com/gone-too-soon-4-urban-schoolchildren-killed-near-school-in-less-than-a-year/ Leaving school has become a dangerous activity for city schoolchildren: in the last year alone, three have been fatally injured and one has been stabbed while on leave. Angellyh Yambo, 16 years old In April, an honors student from the Bronx was walking home from a university charter high school when she was killed by … The post Gone too soon: 4 urban schoolchildren killed near school in less than a year appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hospital using Cardiac Rehab Week to highlight how to have a healthy heart https://thesarpycounty.com/hospital-using-cardiac-rehab-week-to-highlight-how-to-have-a-healthy-heart/ Since February is National Heart Month, the Faith Regional Health Services cardiac rehabilitation team has used this week to create fun activities and learning opportunities for their patients. Shane O’Brien, cardiac rehab manager at Faith Regional, said cardiac rehab week saw a rush of poker and drawings. The hospital is also bringing in speakers discussing … The post Hospital using Cardiac Rehab Week to highlight how to have a healthy heart appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Take time to smile: two papillion boys build a snowman https://thesarpycounty.com/take-time-to-smile-two-papillion-boys-build-a-snowman/ Thursday’s snow wasn’t ideal for building snowmen, but that didn’t stop a couple of Papillion boys. Published at 10:29 am, February 18, 2023 and last update 2023-02-18 11:29:27-05 Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed. Subscribe to the Headlines newsletter and get the latest … The post Take time to smile: two papillion boys build a snowman appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Top 6 of 6: Most Viewed Videos This Week – February 17 https://thesarpycounty.com/top-6-of-6-most-viewed-videos-this-week-february-17/ (Nebraska) – Below are the most viewed Nebraska videos, the most clicked stories, and the most active social media posts for the week ending Friday, February 17th. Top 6 Nebraska Videos 6 Harrah’s Casino Plans Expansion Into Council Bluffs As Omaha prepares to enter the world of casino gambling, the casinos in Council Bluffs are … The post Top 6 of 6: Most Viewed Videos This Week – February 17 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Prostate cancer patient develops ‘uncontrollable Irish accent’ after spread of disease https://thesarpycounty.com/prostate-cancer-patient-develops-uncontrollable-irish-accent-after-spread-of-disease/ A US man reportedly developed an “uncontrollable Irish accent” after being diagnosed with prostate cancer despite not being of Irish descent. The British Medical Journal (BMJ) reported that the patient’s symptoms are consistent with foreign accent syndrome (FAS), a rare condition in which a person’s normal accent is replaced by a new one. The literature … The post Prostate cancer patient develops ‘uncontrollable Irish accent’ after spread of disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Winnebago man was sentenced to probation for assaulting an officer https://thesarpycounty.com/the-winnebago-man-was-sentenced-to-probation-for-assaulting-an-officer/ A Winnebgao man was spared jail time for a June 2022 assault on an officer. US Attorney Steven Russell announced Friday that Garry Hunter Little Walker, 34, of Winnebago was sentenced by US District Court Chief Judge Robert Rossiter Jr. to 3 years probation for assaulting a agent with physical contact. On June 3, 2022, … The post The Winnebago man was sentenced to probation for assaulting an officer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LFR responding to a fire at the East Lake Flats housing estate in southeast Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/lfr-responding-to-a-fire-at-the-east-lake-flats-housing-estate-in-southeast-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire at an East Lake Flats apartment complex near South 91st Street and Pine Lake Road around 7:38 a.m. Saturday. According to the LFR, firefighters received several reports of smoke and fire from an empty apartment under construction. Because of the new … The post LFR responding to a fire at the East Lake Flats housing estate in southeast Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chicago mayoral election is a warning to all major cities https://thesarpycounty.com/chicago-mayoral-election-is-a-warning-to-all-major-cities/ Chicago’s February 28 mayoral primaries deserve close attention because of crime-weary, mismanaged citizens and the politicians who serve them. The progressive politics that have dominated the Windy City for decades has reached a tipping point where headline after headline heralds violence and government failure at all levels. He even greets travelers as they exit planes, … The post Chicago mayoral election is a warning to all major cities appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Listen to your body’ urges bowel cancer patient as he initially dismissed his symptoms https://thesarpycounty.com/listen-to-your-body-urges-bowel-cancer-patient-as-he-initially-dismissed-his-symptoms/ Initially, a 43-year-old man from Tower Hamlets, London experienced “gas and bloating” as early as March 2020. “I attribute it to either diet or stress from the pandemic and everything that was going on at the time,” Express.co.uk said. “I tried to cure it myself by eliminating certain foods, and even did a three-day fast, … The post ‘Listen to your body’ urges bowel cancer patient as he initially dismissed his symptoms appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

David’s morning forecast – a little warmer this afternoon https://thesarpycounty.com/davids-morning-forecast-a-little-warmer-this-afternoon/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Uneven clouds gathering throughout the night have helped keep temperatures slightly warmer than they were yesterday morning, with much of the subway starting today in the low to mid-20s rather than the single digits. High clouds will continue to flow through most of the day, so don’t expect so much sunshine … The post David’s morning forecast – a little warmer this afternoon appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Never give up’: Dramatic footage shows 24-year-old woman fighting off attacker in empty gym https://thesarpycounty.com/never-give-up-dramatic-footage-shows-24-year-old-woman-fighting-off-attacker-in-empty-gym/ A 24-year-old Tampa resident gave a stranger more than he bargained for after she fought off an attack in her apartment complex’s gym. The incident occurred on January 23 in the residential complex Inwood Park. Nashali Alma, 24, said she managed to free herself from the man who tried to attack her. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s … The post ‘Never give up’: Dramatic footage shows 24-year-old woman fighting off attacker in empty gym appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

OCSO: Woman killed in two-vehicle collision on Friday https://thesarpycounty.com/ocso-woman-killed-in-two-vehicle-collision-on-friday/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Otoe County authorities are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Friday afternoon. The Otoe County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on Highway 43 and Highway 2, west of Palmyra, but no exact time has been given. OCSO says their preliminary investigation found that a southbound vehicle was trying to turn east … The post OCSO: Woman killed in two-vehicle collision on Friday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Doctor’s Latest Advice on Ibuprofen to Help Stop Menstrual Cramps Before They Start https://thesarpycounty.com/doctors-latest-advice-on-ibuprofen-to-help-stop-menstrual-cramps-before-they-start/ Anyone who has a period will tell you that no two periods are the same. Everything from the length of a period to its severity will vary from person to person, and while some experience milder cramps, for others, the pain can be debilitating. If you’re suffering from the latter, an expert shared advice for … The post Doctor’s Latest Advice on Ibuprofen to Help Stop Menstrual Cramps Before They Start appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Metro New Home Prices Continue to Rise, New Study Offers Understand Why https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-metro-new-home-prices-continue-to-rise-new-study-offers-understand-why/ OMAHA — The median selling price of a newly built home in the Omaha area has hit the half-million dollar mark, and a local non-profit group is ramping up building cost-cutting efforts that have helped lift record prices. Formed about a year ago, the Welcome Home coalition of housing and business leaders based in Omaha … The post Omaha Metro New Home Prices Continue to Rise, New Study Offers Understand Why appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Simple’ one-legged test can predict risk of stroke and brain deterioration – takes ’20 seconds’ https://thesarpycounty.com/simple-one-legged-test-can-predict-risk-of-stroke-and-brain-deterioration-takes-20-seconds/ A stroke can happen in two ways. They often strike when a blood clot lodges in one of the arteries in the brain, blocking blood flow. In some cases, a clot forms inside a vein due to a rupture of a cholesterol-filled plaque. Researchers believe a single 20-second test can tell a lot about a … The post ‘Simple’ one-legged test can predict risk of stroke and brain deterioration – takes ’20 seconds’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.