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Nebraska’s pet insurance bill clears first round of proposals https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-pet-insurance-bill-clears-first-round-of-proposals/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illnesses and accidents. LB296 moved from the general file on Thursday with a vote of 32 to 0, moving on to the selected file. The bill is sponsored by … The post Nebraska’s pet insurance bill clears first round of proposals appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Dodge County Attorney Oliver Glass has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison. https://thesarpycounty.com/former-dodge-county-attorney-oliver-glass-has-been-sentenced-to-nine-months-in-federal-prison/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A former Dodge County prosecutor who was in 2020 was sentenced Friday to nine months in federal prison. According to a press release from U.S. Attorney Stephen A. Russell, jail time will be followed by supervised release and a $3,000 fine. one count of conspiracy to deprive you of your rights … The post Former Dodge County Attorney Oliver Glass has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha’s North Saddle Creek Business Development District Decides on New Name https://thesarpycounty.com/omahas-north-saddle-creek-business-development-district-decides-on-new-name/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). Back in September, the Omaha City Council approved the creation of a new business development district in the North Saddle Creek Road area. The newly formed BID plans to revitalize the area, but first the BID must choose a name. Business owners want to make sure the community is involved in choosing … The post Omaha’s North Saddle Creek Business Development District Decides on New Name appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

San Francisco mom accused of killing young daughters suffered from postpartum depression: police https://thesarpycounty.com/san-francisco-mom-accused-of-killing-young-daughters-suffered-from-postpartum-depression-police/ A San Francisco woman accused of killing her young daughters – leaving their bodies in a closet in her hallway – suffered from postpartum depression, police said in court. Paulesha Green-Pulliam has been charged with two felony murder charges on December 23, 2022, the deaths of Justice, 5, and Paragon, 22 months, after a judge … The post San Francisco mom accused of killing young daughters suffered from postpartum depression: police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State agricultural officials push for timely farm billing to fund multiple programs https://thesarpycounty.com/state-agricultural-officials-push-for-timely-farm-billing-to-fund-multiple-programs/ WASHINGTON. This month, state farm officials from around the country have been keen to remind a new group of lawmakers in Congress of their states’ need for a major farm bill to tackle a host of food problems. Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture gathered in Washington for their annual winter … The post State agricultural officials push for timely farm billing to fund multiple programs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

South Cotner Boulevard will partially close on Tuesday for tree removals https://thesarpycounty.com/south-cotner-boulevard-will-partially-close-on-tuesday-for-tree-removals/ Credit: Daniel X. O’Neil / CC BY 2.0 LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A portion of South Cotner Boulevard will be closed for a few hours on Tuesday morning. The City of Lincoln states that the driveway will be closed between Aldrich and Fall Creek streets from 8:30 am to noon. Teams will use the road … The post South Cotner Boulevard will partially close on Tuesday for tree removals appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska State Patrol arrests an Omaha man during a child labor investigation https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-state-patrol-arrests-an-omaha-man-during-a-child-labor-investigation-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol Technical Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations, arrested an Omaha man after an investigation into child exploitation. On February 7, 2023, NSP executed a search warrant at the residence at 1319 South 8th Street, Omaha. The search of the residence resulted in an investigation … The post The Nebraska State Patrol arrests an Omaha man during a child labor investigation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Dodge County attorney sentenced to 9 months in prison https://thesarpycounty.com/former-dodge-county-attorney-sentenced-to-9-months-in-prison/ The former Dodge County attorney who pleaded guilty to a civil rights violation in November was sentenced to prison on Friday. US Attorney Steven Russell announced that Oliver J. Glass, 47, of Fremont was sentenced by US District Court Chief Judge Robert Rossiter Jr. to 9 months in prison for conspiracy to disenfranchise according to … The post Former Dodge County attorney sentenced to 9 months in prison appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska state patrol arrests Omaha man in child exploitation case https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-arrests-omaha-man-in-child-exploitation-case/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Cologne) — The Nebraska State Patrol Technical Crime Unit, assisted by Homeland Security, has arrested an Omaha man after investigating a child exploitation case. On February 7, 2023, NSP issued a search warrant at 1319 South 8th Street in Omaha. The search of the house was related to an investigation into the exploitation … The post Nebraska state patrol arrests Omaha man in child exploitation case appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska State Patrol arrests an Omaha man during a child labor investigation https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-state-patrol-arrests-an-omaha-man-during-a-child-labor-investigation/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol Technical Crimes Unit, with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations, arrested an Omaha man after an investigation into child exploitation. On February 7, 2023, NSP executed a search warrant at the residence at 1319 South 8th Street, Omaha. The search of the residence resulted in an investigation … The post The Nebraska State Patrol arrests an Omaha man during a child labor investigation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former NFL player charged with human trafficking and ‘street gang terrorism’ after successful sting https://thesarpycounty.com/former-nfl-player-charged-with-human-trafficking-and-street-gang-terrorism-after-successful-sting/ The former NFL player has faced five charges related to alleged human trafficking in Georgia. The Georgia Attorney General’s office laid out the charges against Eric Johnson, 46, and seven co-defendants on Thursday. news release. Johnson, a former defenseman and linebacker for the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons, was charged with conspiracy to violate the … The post Former NFL player charged with human trafficking and ‘street gang terrorism’ after successful sting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A horrified store owner saw a 17-year-old girl die in her store during a shooting at an El Paso mall. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-horrified-store-owner-saw-a-17-year-old-girl-die-in-her-store-during-a-shooting-at-an-el-paso-mall/ A Grillz store owner described the horrific scene as she watched the death of a 17-year-old at her store during a shooting on Wednesday at the Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas. An altercation between four youths, who police said were in their late teens to 20s, broke out in front of the Greatest … The post A horrified store owner saw a 17-year-old girl die in her store during a shooting at an El Paso mall. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NETWAR 41.0 at St. Mary’s College https://thesarpycounty.com/netwar-41-0-at-st-marys-college/ Found on Facebook page NETWORK 41.0 February 24-25 $40 St. Mary’s College The 41st NETWAR will be held at St. Mary’s College on February 24-25. NETWAR is a non-profit event with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. This is a 27 hour party and tournament for gamers who enjoy playing and competing with … The post NETWAR 41.0 at St. Mary’s College appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kansas House Committee Pushes Bills to Conserve Water in Ogallala Aquifer https://thesarpycounty.com/kansas-house-committee-pushes-bills-to-conserve-water-in-ogallala-aquifer/ Members of a Kansas House of Representatives committee on Thursday passed legislation designed to nudge western Kansas officials to come up with ideas to conserve water in the vanishing Ogallala aquifer. The bill, along with a bill to allocate sales tax revenue to fund water projects, was passed by the House Water Resources Committee in … The post Kansas House Committee Pushes Bills to Conserve Water in Ogallala Aquifer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska volleyball will play its spring game in Central City https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-volleyball-will-play-its-spring-game-in-central-city/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska volleyball will face Wichita State in a spring game at the Bison Activity Dome in Central City. The game is scheduled for 2pm on April 29, according to a press release. The doors will open 90 minutes earlier. After the game, the Huskers will sign autographs for fans. If you … The post Nebraska volleyball will play its spring game in Central City appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The St. Paul man was convicted on federal firearms charges https://thesarpycounty.com/the-st-paul-man-was-convicted-on-federal-firearms-charges/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)- A St. Paul man will be sentenced in May to a federal court conviction for felony possession of a firearm. Robert Jaeger, 43, pleaded guilty to the possession charge Thursday in US District Court in Lincoln. In exchange for pleading guilty, federal prosecutors dropped the charge of possessing a silencer without a … The post The St. Paul man was convicted on federal firearms charges appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

City of Lincoln: Snow Emergency and residential parking ban remain in place https://thesarpycounty.com/city-of-lincoln-snow-emergency-and-residential-parking-ban-remain-in-place/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The City of Lincoln released an update on its winter operations Friday at 2:10 pm. The city of Lincoln is under a snow emergency, officials said. There is one parking ban. The emergency parking ban due to snow ended at 8am on Friday. The residential parking ban remains in place. Residential … The post City of Lincoln: Snow Emergency and residential parking ban remain in place appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

North Platte holds public hearing for one and six year road plan https://thesarpycounty.com/north-platte-holds-public-hearing-for-one-and-six-year-road-plan/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — The City of North Platte held its annual and six-year street plan public hearing Thursday evening. The asphalt overlays will be conducted in the summer of 2023 in conjunction with a state highway project on Jeffers Street. However, the conversation at the public hearing focused more on the projects expected … The post North Platte holds public hearing for one and six year road plan appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fleet Foxes invited to summer concert at Steelhouse Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/fleet-foxes-invited-to-summer-concert-at-steelhouse-omaha/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Less than a week after the announcement of the date for the first show, Steelhouse Omaha has booked a second one. Fleet Foxes will perform at Omaha’s newest medium-sized venue on July 2 as part of the Shore Tour 2023. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am next Friday, February 24, … The post Fleet Foxes invited to summer concert at Steelhouse Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Florida woman points loaded gun at McDonald’s employee over free biscuits https://thesarpycounty.com/florida-woman-points-loaded-gun-at-mcdonalds-employee-over-free-biscuits/ It was far from a happy dinner. According to WESH, on Thursday, an irate Florida woman pointed a loaded gun at terrified McDonald’s employees in an argument over a free cookie. Amari Hendrix, 24, was on her way to a McDonald’s restaurant in Altamonte Springs when she started arguing with an employee about her right … The post Florida woman points loaded gun at McDonald’s employee over free biscuits appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Bill will create two state teams to help fight the wildfires in Nebraska, but at whose expense? https://thesarpycounty.com/bill-will-create-two-state-teams-to-help-fight-the-wildfires-in-nebraska-but-at-whose-expense-2/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. The bill provides for the creation of two state wildfire response teams to help hundreds of local volunteers and paid firefighters who are fighting the growing number of grassland, farm and wildfires in Nebraska. But Thursday’s hearing on the bill was accompanied by questions about … The post Bill will create two state teams to help fight the wildfires in Nebraska, but at whose expense? appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The new bill at Iowa House has significant restrictions on carbon dioxide pipelines. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-new-bill-at-iowa-house-has-significant-restrictions-on-carbon-dioxide-pipelines/ The three carbon dioxide pipelines proposed in Iowa are “economic development” projects that do not deserve the full weight of eminent domain to complete them, state Rep. Stephen Holt, a Denison Republican, said Thursday. Holt unveiled a new bill, which was introduced that morning and supported by 21 of his colleagues, which would impose a … The post The new bill at Iowa House has significant restrictions on carbon dioxide pipelines. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln man sentenced after found with over 1,000 child pornography pictures https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-man-sentenced-after-found-with-over-1000-child-pornography-pictures/ mgn extension LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Lincoln man is facing two decades in prison after being convicted Wednesday on child pornography charges. John Wade Burton, 66, was convicted of possession of child pornography and faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years, the US attorney’s office said Friday. Burton’s sentencing is scheduled for … The post Lincoln man sentenced after found with over 1,000 child pornography pictures appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Company fined for employing minors in hazardous work at Nebraska meat plants https://thesarpycounty.com/company-fined-for-employing-minors-in-hazardous-work-at-nebraska-meat-plants-2/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – The US Department of Labor has fined one of the country’s largest food safety sanitation providers more than $1.5 million for employing children in hazardous occupations, including more than 30 in Nebraska. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Friday that it fined Kieler, Wisconsin-based Packers Sanitation Services Inc. LTD (PSSI) for … The post Company fined for employing minors in hazardous work at Nebraska meat plants appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Company fined for employing minors in dangerous jobs at meatpacking plants in Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/company-fined-for-employing-minors-in-dangerous-jobs-at-meatpacking-plants-in-nebraska-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The US Department of Labor has fined one of the nation’s largest sanitation providers more than $1.5 million for employing minors in hazardous jobs, including more than 30 in Nebraska. The US Department of Labor announced Friday that it has fined Packers Sanitation Services Inc. LTD (PSSI), based in Keeler, Wisconsin, … The post Company fined for employing minors in dangerous jobs at meatpacking plants in Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Company fined for employing minors in hazardous work at Nebraska meat plants https://thesarpycounty.com/company-fined-for-employing-minors-in-hazardous-work-at-nebraska-meat-plants/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – The US Department of Labor has fined one of the country’s largest food safety sanitation providers more than $1.5 million for employing children in hazardous occupations, including more than 30 in Nebraska. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Friday that it fined Kieler, Wisconsin-based Packers Sanitation Services Inc. LTD (PSSI) for … The post Company fined for employing minors in hazardous work at Nebraska meat plants appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former school security guard in Omaha accused of raping student https://thesarpycounty.com/former-school-security-guard-in-omaha-accused-of-raping-student/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A former Omaha public school security guard has been arrested after allegedly having sex with a student. Jarrell Williams, 31, was charged with first-degree sexual assault by a school worker, according to court documents. Williams worked as a security guard at Omaha Northwest High School, where the victim is a student. … The post Former school security guard in Omaha accused of raping student appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Husband’s Arrest Revealed After Fox News Announced Divorce: Report https://thesarpycounty.com/husbands-arrest-revealed-after-fox-news-announced-divorce-report/ Fox News host Julie Banderas has announced she is divorcing her 13-year-old husband after he allegedly held a knife to her throat in December. daily mail said Thursday. 49 year old mainstay of the network disclosed her marriage ends during the Valentine’s Day storyline in “Gutfeld!” dated 9 February. She announced what was to happen … The post Husband’s Arrest Revealed After Fox News Announced Divorce: Report appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Herding Schrödinger’s cats https://thesarpycounty.com/herding-schrodingers-cats/ Most comics are dumb. Fun? Yes. But dumb. I am allowed to say this because I have a dressing room designed to hold thousands and thousands of such things. It’s like the last scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark, only I care deeply about organizing and protecting these “top secret” documents, unlike the government. … The post Herding Schrödinger’s cats appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Inmate missing from Community Corrections Center-Lincoln after removing monitor https://thesarpycounty.com/inmate-missing-from-community-corrections-center-lincoln-after-removing-monitor/ Courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Corrections LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Authorities are now searching for an inmate who went missing Friday from Community Correction Center-Lincoln. Dakota Parrott, 30, had her monitoring device removed near 48th and Sumner Streets after she quit her community job, the Nebraska Department of Corrections said. Parrott began his sentence … The post Inmate missing from Community Corrections Center-Lincoln after removing monitor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.