Edith Parks

The rise in crime in New York is affecting everyone’s lifestyle https://thesarpycounty.com/the-rise-in-crime-in-new-york-is-affecting-everyones-lifestyle/ I started writing a column on crime statistics. They’re still stubbornly bad, even though some ideologues are bizarrely celebrating the decline in murders and shootings “this year” by looking at snapshots of crime from week to week or month to month. The bottom line is that crime in New York City was 31% higher in … The post The rise in crime in New York is affecting everyone’s lifestyle appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska bill will ban access to USF funds for cell phone carriers with Huawei equipment https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-bill-will-ban-access-to-usf-funds-for-cell-phone-carriers-with-huawei-equipment/ LINCOLN. Nebraska state senator proposes new way to thwart potential surveillance by the Chinese state. His legislative bill would use the power of the wallet to encourage cell service providers to ditch Chinese communications firms’ equipment. Bill 63, proposed by Lincoln State Senator Eliot Bostar, would prohibit the Nebraska Universal Service Fund from distributing fees … The post Nebraska bill will ban access to USF funds for cell phone carriers with Huawei equipment appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The CDC reports growing mental health struggles among adolescents, especially girls https://thesarpycounty.com/the-cdc-reports-growing-mental-health-struggles-among-adolescents-especially-girls/ LINCOLN, Neb (Nebraska) — Nearly 60 percent of adolescent girls say they experience feelings of lingering sadness or hopelessness, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency also found that 30% had seriously considered suicide, which was double the rate for boys. About 20% of the girls also said … The post The CDC reports growing mental health struggles among adolescents, especially girls appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lopers in Love: UNK colleagues started their relationship as college sweethearts https://thesarpycounty.com/lopers-in-love-unk-colleagues-started-their-relationship-as-college-sweethearts/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska)-Kim Carlson was a sophomore at the University of Nebraska at Kearney – then known as Kearney State College – when his man of dreams walked into Ludden Hall. She got it right away and even said to her close friend Robb Lash, “This is the man I’m going to marry one day.” … The post Lopers in Love: UNK colleagues started their relationship as college sweethearts appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

First-of-its-Kind Milk Exchange Program Launches in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/first-of-its-kind-milk-exchange-program-launches-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – It’s no secret that life changes a lot when you have a newborn baby, and feeding that baby can be stressful in many ways. Lincoln has a new newborn feeding option for individuals who cannot breastfeed their baby. They can get it for free through the Malone Maternal Wellness Milk Share … The post First-of-its-Kind Milk Exchange Program Launches in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Avoid’ three high-purine meats that can cause painful joint crystals – expert https://thesarpycounty.com/avoid-three-high-purine-meats-that-can-cause-painful-joint-crystals-expert/ Arthritis is a general term for common conditions that cause pain and inflammation in the joints. Gout, caused by elevated levels of uric acid, is considered one of the most painful types. Unfortunately, some types of meat can lead to the formation of sharp needle-like crystals in the joints of gout patients. From sausages paired … The post ‘Avoid’ three high-purine meats that can cause painful joint crystals – expert appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Defense Attorney: “Nine minutes” between Laurel’s kills could take the death penalty off the table https://thesarpycounty.com/defense-attorney-nine-minutes-between-laurels-kills-could-take-the-death-penalty-off-the-table/ SIOUX CITY (KTIV) — For the first time, prosecutors have offered a timeline for the quadruple homicides that occurred in Laurel, Nebraska last August. They say the murders, which occurred at two different crime scenes several blocks apart, occurred just nine minutes apart. And those nine minutes are a basis for the defendant, Jason Jones, … The post Defense Attorney: “Nine minutes” between Laurel’s kills could take the death penalty off the table appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Local organization builds museum to revive South Omaha’s immigration history https://thesarpycounty.com/local-organization-builds-museum-to-revive-south-omahas-immigration-history/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). What was once a basement museum is now being transformed into a local historical paradise. “When I started Omaha history classes at Omaha South High School and we were spreading local history, I realized how important that was,” Castrick said. “I got a grant to start a museum in south Omaha.” Gary … The post Local organization builds museum to revive South Omaha’s immigration history appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Injured partner of slain FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo recalls how the tragic day unfolded https://thesarpycounty.com/injured-partner-of-slain-fdny-emt-yadira-arroyo-recalls-how-the-tragic-day-unfolded/ Stunned former partner of slain ambulance Yadira Arroyo told a Bronx court on Tuesday how an ordinary day suddenly turned tragic when a deranged man stole their ambulance. Monique Williams recounted to jurors in painful detail how she and Arroyo, the beloved 44-year-old mother of five, were on their way to a call involving a … The post Injured partner of slain FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo recalls how the tragic day unfolded appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lack of Congressional Action to Protect Children Online Criticized in U.S. Senate Hearing https://thesarpycounty.com/lack-of-congressional-action-to-protect-children-online-criticized-in-u-s-senate-hearing/ WASHINGTON. U.S. senators on Tuesday expressed disappointment and outrage at the failure of Congress to pass legislation to strengthen online protection for children, including adding guardrails to social media platforms. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Democrats and Republicans pledged to continue working together to pass several bipartisan bills that missed President Joe Biden’s desk … The post Lack of Congressional Action to Protect Children Online Criticized in U.S. Senate Hearing appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPS says repeat offender is in jail; police investigating relationship with student https://thesarpycounty.com/lps-says-repeat-offender-is-in-jail-police-investigating-relationship-with-student/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday after police said he had violated two Lincoln schools in one month. On Jan. 23, the man entered Irving Middle School twice before crashing his car into a fence. He told school officials he was there to see his cousin, according to a statement released … The post LPS says repeat offender is in jail; police investigating relationship with student appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-agreement-with-nebraska-corrections-union-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state corrections office union to consolidate a labor contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents personnel classified as Protective Services, includes 3 percent market-matched salary increases for employees in each of … The post State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Inmate missing from Lincoln arrested by Omaha police https://thesarpycounty.com/inmate-missing-from-lincoln-arrested-by-omaha-police/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A missing person from a low-custodial correctional facility in Lincoln has been arrested and faces new charges. Christopher Foster, 36, went missing from the Lincoln Correctional Center on February 8, 2023, according to the Nebraska Department of Corrections. The Lincoln Community Correctional Center has a lower incarceration rate and allows inmates … The post Inmate missing from Lincoln arrested by Omaha police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grand Island man charged with child labor https://thesarpycounty.com/grand-island-man-charged-with-child-labor-2/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Grand Island man is charged in Hall County court with five counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The allegations come following a child exploitation investigation conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Grand Island Police Department. According to the arrest affidavit, … The post Grand Island man charged with child labor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The study recommends a new I-80 interchange in western Sarpi County. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-study-recommends-a-new-i-80-interchange-in-western-sarpi-county/ SARPI COUNTY, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A new planning study recommends building a new I-80 interchange at 192nd Street and Capehart in western Sarpy County. The Omaha-Council Bluffs (MAPA) Metropolitan Planning Agency announced Tuesday that a study by the Sarpi County Planning and Environmental Affairs Office (PEL) has evaluated six possible locations for a new I-80 … The post The study recommends a new I-80 interchange in western Sarpi County. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Child suffering from rare disease saved by world’s most expensive drug https://thesarpycounty.com/child-suffering-from-rare-disease-saved-by-worlds-most-expensive-drug/ Baby Teddy Shaw has become the first British child to receive millions of dollars of NHS gene therapy for a rare, deadly genetic disease. A 20-month-old child inherited life-limiting metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). It affects one in 40,000 babies and causes loss of nervous system and brain function, leading to a life expectancy of five to … The post Child suffering from rare disease saved by world’s most expensive drug appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Biden Renews Call for Gun Control Action After Michigan Mass Shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/biden-renews-call-for-gun-control-action-after-michigan-mass-shooting/ WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told his annual meeting with county leaders Tuesday that there is much more work to be done on gun control legislation, such as banning assault weapons, which are commonly used in most mass shootings. The call for gun control came again after a shooting at a Michigan State University school … The post Biden Renews Call for Gun Control Action After Michigan Mass Shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska correctional officers get pay raise in new employment contract https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-correctional-officers-get-pay-raise-in-new-employment-contract/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Correctional officers in Nebraska are receiving a pay raise. The state reached an agreement on Tuesday on a new employment contract with the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents correctional officers. Safety and security specialists in the Department of Health and Human Services are also represented by the Fraternal Order of … The post Nebraska correctional officers get pay raise in new employment contract appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grand Island man charged with child labor https://thesarpycounty.com/grand-island-man-charged-with-child-labor/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Grand Island man is charged in Hall County court with five counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The allegations come following a child exploitation investigation conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Grand Island Police Department. According to the arrest affidavit, … The post Grand Island man charged with child labor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-deal-with-nebraska-correctional-union-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state’s Corrections Union to secure an employment contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Police Order, which represents protection personnel, includes a 3 percent increase in employee compensation based on market conditions in each of the … The post State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-agreement-with-nebraska-corrections-union/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state corrections office union to consolidate a labor contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents personnel classified as Protective Services, includes 3 percent market-matched salary increases for employees in each of … The post State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-deal-with-nebraska-correctional-union/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state’s Corrections Union to secure an employment contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Police Order, which represents protection personnel, includes a 3 percent increase in employee compensation based on market conditions in each of the … The post State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Settled conflict over who pays for utilities needed to build streetcars in Omaha. https://thesarpycounty.com/settled-conflict-over-who-pays-for-utilities-needed-to-build-streetcars-in-omaha/ LINCOLN. A compromise was reached on Tuesday in a dispute over how two Nebraska state-owned enterprises should share the cost of water and gas infrastructure work related to a planned streetcar project in Omaha. Officials said the agreement would not require the increase in utility rates discussed earlier. The previous stalemate between the city of … The post Settled conflict over who pays for utilities needed to build streetcars in Omaha. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska soldiers arrest a parole escapee in the small town of Orleans https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-soldiers-arrest-a-parole-escapee-in-the-small-town-of-orleans/ Photo courtesy of NSP LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested a man on Tuesday who was on the run from law enforcement. David Wengler, 40, had been paroled after being convicted of second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance, use of a firearm to commit a felony and assault by a confined … The post Nebraska soldiers arrest a parole escapee in the small town of Orleans appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-department-of-health-and-human-services-recognizes-national-donor-day-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) -An organ, eye and tissue donor can save and heal more than 100 lives. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has recognized February 14 as National Donor Day, which highlights the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. According to Live On Nebraska, a local nonprofit dedicated to saving and … The post The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Celebrates National Donor Day https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-department-of-health-and-human-services-celebrates-national-donor-day/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – An organ, eye and tissue donor can save and cure more than 100 lives. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has designated February 14 as National Donor Day, which highlights the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. More than 300 people in Nebraska are waiting for organ transplants, … The post Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Celebrates National Donor Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Technique” by English naturalist Chris Packham for managing uncomfortable situations – autism https://thesarpycounty.com/technique-by-english-naturalist-chris-packham-for-managing-uncomfortable-situations-autism/ Growing up in the 60s and 70s as a child, Chris’ “relapses” in the supermarket were considered his “bad behavior”. “I didn’t act bad,” Chris said on Good Morning Britain (GMB). “I was stunned … by the environment.” In 2003, Chris was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, at the age of 42. … The post “Technique” by English naturalist Chris Packham for managing uncomfortable situations – autism appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-department-of-health-and-human-services-recognizes-national-donor-day/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) -An organ, eye and tissue donor can save and heal more than 100 lives. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has recognized February 14 as National Donor Day, which highlights the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. According to Live On Nebraska, a local nonprofit dedicated to saving and … The post The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha and MUD reach agreement on cost of power lines along tram route https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-and-mud-reach-agreement-on-cost-of-power-lines-along-tram-route/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The City and the Metropolitan Utility District have reached an agreement on streetcar-related utility costs. Mayor Jean Stothert’s office provided a copy signed on Monday by her and Mark Doyle, president of MUD Omaha. The City Hall said in a statement that MUD Chairman Tanya Cook was also involved in the … The post Omaha and MUD reach agreement on cost of power lines along tram route appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 16-year-old boy is among two injured in a gunfight at a school in New York https://thesarpycounty.com/a-16-year-old-boy-is-among-two-injured-in-a-gunfight-at-a-school-in-new-york/ Law enforcement sources said two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were shot Tuesday just a few blocks from a high school in Brooklyn. Sources said the teenager was shot in the back on Bradford Street and Pitkin Avenue in East New York – about two blocks from JHS 292 Margaret S. Douglas, just before noon. … The post A 16-year-old boy is among two injured in a gunfight at a school in New York appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.