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According to the advocacy group, fossil fuel drilling threatens the air and wildlife in national parks. https://thesarpycounty.com/according-to-the-advocacy-group-fossil-fuel-drilling-threatens-the-air-and-wildlife-in-national-parks/ WASHINGTON – A massive methane cloud is forming over the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in New Mexico. Harmful air pollution has littered Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. Mule deer and pronghorn herds are endangered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Environmental problems like these are already arising from fossil fuel mining near four … The post According to the advocacy group, fossil fuel drilling threatens the air and wildlife in national parks. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration parade is set for Wednesday https://thesarpycounty.com/the-kansas-city-chiefs-super-bowl-celebration-parade-is-set-for-wednesday/ Fox Sports/YouTube LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs will celebrate the team’s Super Bowl victory on Wednesday with a parade. The parade, which will begin at noon, will be followed by a rally in front of Union Station, according to the Kansas City Sports Commission. Kansas City, let’s have another parade. … The post The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl celebration parade is set for Wednesday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol investigates Washington County death in custody https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-investigates-washington-county-death-in-custody/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a 38-year-old man died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after Washington County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call to arlington. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon. According to NSP, Washington County Deputies have been called for a welfare check at … The post Nebraska State Patrol investigates Washington County death in custody appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Drug possession adds to homeless charges https://thesarpycounty.com/drug-possession-adds-to-homeless-charges/ A man with an active arrest warrant was arrested on suspicion of drug possession over the weekend. Captain Michael Bauer of the Norfolk Police Division said officers were called to Riverside Boulevard and Alaska Avenue about a man with an active arrest warrant at about 3:40 pm Sunday. The male was identified as Jeffrey L. … The post Drug possession adds to homeless charges appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘A piece missing’: Family remembers loved ones who committed suicide as state releases new suicide prevention plan https://thesarpycounty.com/a-piece-missing-family-remembers-loved-ones-who-committed-suicide-as-state-releases-new-suicide-prevention-plan/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A Nebraska resident dies by suicide every 32 hours. It’s a pain the Smith family of Lincoln knows all too well. This pain is the motivator for the Nebraska Suicide Prevention Plan. Jeremy Smith was only 19 years old when he committed suicide. His mom, Tonya, said they didn’t know how … The post ‘A piece missing’: Family remembers loved ones who committed suicide as state releases new suicide prevention plan appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The defense engineer intervenes on unidentified aerial phenomena https://thesarpycounty.com/the-defense-engineer-intervenes-on-unidentified-aerial-phenomena/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The United States has now shot down four unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) over the North American continent, but what are all these objects? The first object was claimed by the Chinese government to be a civilian weather balloon, but this claim has been rejected by the US government as well … The post The defense engineer intervenes on unidentified aerial phenomena appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol Looking for Missing 43-Year-Old Man, Disappearance Seems Suspicious https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-looking-for-missing-43-year-old-man-disappearance-seems-suspicious/ BRUNING, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska State Patrol is asking for help in finding a missing 43-year-old man from Bruning. Jamie Balluch was last seen at his workplace at the Bruning Grain and Feed Company on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to NSP. The NSP press release states that Balluch is considered missing under suspicious circumstances. … The post Nebraska State Patrol Looking for Missing 43-Year-Old Man, Disappearance Seems Suspicious appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Patrol looking for missing man in Bruning https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-patrol-looking-for-missing-man-in-bruning/ BRUNING, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — A man from Thayer County has gone missing in Bruning, and authorities believe there are suspicious circumstances. The Nebraska State Patrol says Jamie Balluch, 43, was last seen at his workplace, at the Bruning Grain and Feed Company on Feb. 2. Ballukh is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 140 … The post Nebraska State Patrol looking for missing man in Bruning appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Recent Omaha Target Store Shooting Requires Workers Compensation Changes, Senator Says https://thesarpycounty.com/recent-omaha-target-store-shooting-requires-workers-compensation-changes-senator-says/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. The recent shootings at Omaha Target Western Store and Bellevue Sonic restaurant require a change in what workers’ compensation insurance covers, according to state senator Carol Blood. Blood, who represents Bellevue, has introduced a bill that would expand workers’ compensation coverage to include “mental injury … The post Recent Omaha Target Store Shooting Requires Workers Compensation Changes, Senator Says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A man from southern Nebraska has gone missing under “suspicious circumstances,” the patrol says https://thesarpycounty.com/a-man-from-southern-nebraska-has-gone-missing-under-suspicious-circumstances-the-patrol-says/ Courtesy of the Nebraska State Patrol LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol is asking for help in the search for a Thayer County man who went missing under “suspicious circumstances.” Jamie Balluch, 43, was last seen at the Bruning Grain and Feed Company on February 2. Balluch is described as a white man … The post A man from southern Nebraska has gone missing under “suspicious circumstances,” the patrol says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

McCook’s escaped convict is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area https://thesarpycounty.com/mccooks-escaped-convict-is-not-believed-to-be-in-the-red-willow-county-area-2/ MCCOOK, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services reported Sunday of an inmate who escaped from the work ethic camp in McCook. The Nebraska Department of Corrections said in a statement that Ronald Grant was with a staffer and two other inmates emptying trash in the north parking lot at around 7:49 pm … The post McCook’s escaped convict is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wyoming man arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography https://thesarpycounty.com/wyoming-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-possession-of-child-pornography/ SCHUYLER — A 44-year-old Wyoming man will appear in Colfax County Court Tuesday, Feb. 14, on charges related to child pornography. Clifton D. Reinoehl of Sheridan, Wyoming, was arrested by the Schuyler Police Department on charges of possessing child pornography and soliciting a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a 16-year-old boy, according to … The post Wyoming man arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

McCook’s escaped inmate is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area. https://thesarpycounty.com/mccooks-escaped-inmate-is-not-believed-to-be-in-the-red-willow-county-area/ MCCOOK, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Department of Corrections reported on Sunday that an inmate had escaped from a work ethic camp in McCook. The Nebraska Department of Corrections said in a press release that Ronald Grant, along with an employee and two other inmates, was dumping trash in the north parking lot around 7:49 … The post McCook’s escaped inmate is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lilies Of The Field star Sir Sidney Poitier dies of Alzheimer’s – symptoms https://thesarpycounty.com/lilies-of-the-field-star-sir-sidney-poitier-dies-of-alzheimers-symptoms/ Nominated for his first Academy Award for The Defiant Ones (1958), Sir Poitier achieved great success. In 1963, the star received an Oscar for her role in Lilies of the Field; Other career highlights include In the Heat of the Night and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. He then turned to directing in 1972 with … The post Lilies Of The Field star Sir Sidney Poitier dies of Alzheimer’s – symptoms appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

McCook’s escaped convict is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area https://thesarpycounty.com/mccooks-escaped-convict-is-not-believed-to-be-in-the-red-willow-county-area/ MCCOOK, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services reported Sunday of an inmate who escaped from the work ethic camp in McCook. The Nebraska Department of Corrections said in a statement that Ronald Grant was with a staffer and two other inmates emptying trash in the north parking lot at around 7:49 pm … The post McCook’s escaped convict is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Part of a street in downtown Omaha will be closed for about 3 years https://thesarpycounty.com/part-of-a-street-in-downtown-omaha-will-be-closed-for-about-3-years/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Part of the street at Mutual of Omaha’s new headquarters construction site will be closed for an extended period. According to Omaha Public Works, 14th Street between Farnham and Douglas Streets will be closed from Monday, Feb. 20. In addition to the street, the east parking lane on 15th Street between … The post Part of a street in downtown Omaha will be closed for about 3 years appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Proposed ban on gender reassignment for minors draws hundreds to Nebraska State Capitol https://thesarpycounty.com/proposed-ban-on-gender-reassignment-for-minors-draws-hundreds-to-nebraska-state-capitol-2/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. Around seven o’clock Wednesday, supporters and detractors testified about State Senator Kathleen Caut’s proposal to ban sex-changing childcare in Nebraska. Bill 574 – The Let Them Grow Up Act – prohibits health care providers from prescribing medical interventions such as puberty blockers, hormonal treatments, and … The post Proposed ban on gender reassignment for minors draws hundreds to Nebraska State Capitol appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man extricated from truck after two-vehicle crash in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/man-extricated-from-truck-after-two-vehicle-crash-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A driver was trapped inside his truck after a two-vehicle crash in Lincoln on Monday. The accident occurred at the intersection of 56th and Vine Streets at around 12:20 p.m When Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews arrived, they found an SUV at the intersection and a truck off to the side … The post Man extricated from truck after two-vehicle crash in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska State Patrol is looking for information on the missing Thayer County man https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-state-patrol-is-looking-for-information-on-the-missing-thayer-county-man/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska State Patrol is requesting public assistance in locating a missing person from Bruning on Feb. 2. According to officials, 43-year-old Jamie Balluch of Bruning was last seen at his workplace, the Bruning Grain and Feed Company, on February 2. Balluch is believed to have disappeared under suspicious circumstances. He … The post The Nebraska State Patrol is looking for information on the missing Thayer County man appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Stolen van used in hit and run https://thesarpycounty.com/stolen-van-used-in-hit-and-run/ A Norfolk man has been jailed after a hit and run weekend. Norfolk Police Division Captain Michael Bauer said officers responded to a hit-and-run incident on the 800 block of Queen City Boulevard at 1:22 am Saturday. Witnesses identified the running vehicle as a green pickup and provided a description of the damage sustained. Fifteen … The post Stolen van used in hit and run appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Running Company gives advice on jogging outdoors when it’s early and cold https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-running-company-gives-advice-on-jogging-outdoors-when-its-early-and-cold/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Spring is just around the corner, and whether you’re running the Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon in May, or just taking your daily walk, there are ways to get motivated and get outside. Ann Ringlain of the Lincoln Running Company said the best advice for anyone looking to build a new habit … The post Lincoln Running Company gives advice on jogging outdoors when it’s early and cold appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Update: McCook’s escaped convict is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area https://thesarpycounty.com/update-mccooks-escaped-convict-is-not-believed-to-be-in-the-red-willow-county-area/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services reported Sunday of an inmate who escaped from the work ethic camp in McCook. The Nebraska Department of Corrections said in a statement that Ronald Grant was with a staffer and two other inmates emptying trash in the north parking lot at around 7:49 … The post Update: McCook’s escaped convict is not believed to be in the Red Willow County area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

U-Haul hits several pedestrians in NYC, suspect detained after being surrounded by police https://thesarpycounty.com/u-haul-hits-several-pedestrians-in-nyc-suspect-detained-after-being-surrounded-by-police/ News Police inspect a rental truck that was stopped after colliding with several pedestrians on February 13, 2023. (WABC-TV / video screenshot) TO Associated Press February 13, 2023 at 9:43 am Police stopped a U-Haul truck and detained the driver after reports that the vehicle ran over several pedestrians in New York on Monday. Authorities … The post U-Haul hits several pedestrians in NYC, suspect detained after being surrounded by police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Heard what? Dysphonia can be a warning sign of esophageal cancer – see your doctor https://thesarpycounty.com/heard-what-dysphonia-can-be-a-warning-sign-of-esophageal-cancer-see-your-doctor/ Esophageal cancer is cancer that is found anywhere in the esophagus, sometimes called the esophagus or esophagus. The general nature of the symptoms associated with this deadly disease can cause esophageal cancer to go unnoticed. Luckily, knowing what to look for can be the first step in spotting a deadly culprit. While there are various … The post Heard what? Dysphonia can be a warning sign of esophageal cancer – see your doctor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Top advertisers have reportedly stopped spending on Twitter https://thesarpycounty.com/top-advertisers-have-reportedly-stopped-spending-on-twitter/ Chirping LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Many of Twitter’s top advertisers have stopped spending on the platform, according to digital marketing firm Pathmatics. Coca-Cola, Unilever, Jeep and Merck are some of the major brands that have raised their ad dollars. As a result, analysts say monthly revenue has plunged more than 60% since October, when Elon … The post Top advertisers have reportedly stopped spending on Twitter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hastings man charged with child sexual assault https://thesarpycounty.com/hastings-man-charged-with-child-sexual-assault/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Hastings man, who is currently on probation for attempted sexual assault of a child, is facing a similar charge once again. According to officials, 24-year-old Lane Wecker was charged in Adams County Court with first-degree sexual assault of a minor, with the victim ranging in age from 14 to 18. … The post Hastings man charged with child sexual assault appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Theater actor to perform for a series of concerts https://thesarpycounty.com/theater-actor-to-perform-for-a-series-of-concerts/ Gary Mauer – who played the lead roles in “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway – will take over from Jeremy Stolle in the Norfolk Area Concert Association concert series on Tuesday, February 21. Due to scheduling conflicts, Stolle, who is currently performing “Phantom” in New York, cannot appear in Norfolk. Mauer is a stage … The post Theater actor to perform for a series of concerts appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man rescued after crash in northeast Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/man-rescued-after-crash-in-northeast-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Lincoln Police responded to an accident near North 56th and Vine Streets at 12:20 p.m. Monday. According to an eyewitness, at least two cars were involved in the accident. One vehicle, a white Dodge Ram pickup truck, rolled onto its side. The Lincoln Fire and Rescue Service had to cut off … The post Man rescued after crash in northeast Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Changing needs of Nebraska’s workforce due to ‘brain drain’ should sound alarming, says researcher https://thesarpycounty.com/changing-needs-of-nebraskas-workforce-due-to-brain-drain-should-sound-alarming-says-researcher/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – More people have continued to leave than enter Nebraska from other states, and the loss is heavily for those with an education level of at least a bachelor’s degree. The worsening trend over the past decade is especially alarming as 65 percent of jobs in the state and nation by … The post Changing needs of Nebraska’s workforce due to ‘brain drain’ should sound alarming, says researcher appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man with warrants attacked police officer Lincoln during a chase https://thesarpycounty.com/man-with-warrants-attacked-police-officer-lincoln-during-a-chase/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). On Monday morning, Lincoln police arrested a 28-year-old man for assaulting an officer. Police surrounded an apartment building near 19th and Sumner Streets just before 2 a.m. looking for a man with multiple active warrants. Police said Nathan M. Shepard jumped out of a first floor window and knocked one of the … The post Man with warrants attacked police officer Lincoln during a chase appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.