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Changing labor requirements in Nebraska amid ‘brain drain’ should be cause for concern, researcher says https://thesarpycounty.com/changing-labor-requirements-in-nebraska-amid-brain-drain-should-be-cause-for-concern-researcher-says/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. More people are still leaving than are coming to Nebraska from other states, and the biggest loss is for those with at least a bachelor’s degree in education. The deteriorating trend over the past decade is particularly worrisome as 65% of state and national jobs … The post Changing labor requirements in Nebraska amid ‘brain drain’ should be cause for concern, researcher says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

3 car accidents block Lincoln traffic on Old Cheney Road on Monday, avoid area https://thesarpycounty.com/3-car-accidents-block-lincoln-traffic-on-old-cheney-road-on-monday-avoid-area/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded to a three-vehicle crash on Old Cheney Road early Monday morning. This happened near South 27th Street at around 6:45am Multiple lanes were affected during the authorities’ investigation, slowing traffic in the area. It is currently unknown what led to the crash or if anyone was … The post 3 car accidents block Lincoln traffic on Old Cheney Road on Monday, avoid area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mushroom That May ‘Protect’ You Against Alzheimer’s – ‘Significant Impact’ https://thesarpycounty.com/mushroom-that-may-protect-you-against-alzheimers-significant-impact/ The rate of dementia is expected to nearly triple in the coming decades. Despite the gloomy forecasts, measures are emerging to reverse this trend. A new study has identified a mushroom that may help prevent mental breakdown. Hericium erinaceus, or lion’s mane mushroom, has a slightly sweet taste and delicate texture. Grown on the trunks … The post Mushroom That May ‘Protect’ You Against Alzheimer’s – ‘Significant Impact’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s changing workforce needs amid ‘brain drain’ should be cause for concern, researcher says https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-changing-workforce-needs-amid-brain-drain-should-be-cause-for-concern-researcher-says/ LINCOLN. More people are still leaving than are coming to Nebraska from other states, and the biggest loss is for those with at least a bachelor’s degree in education. The deteriorating trend over the past decade is particularly worrisome as 65% of state and national jobs are likely to require at least some higher education … The post Nebraska’s changing workforce needs amid ‘brain drain’ should be cause for concern, researcher says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

2 released from hospital after accident involving Beatrice ambulance in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/2-released-from-hospital-after-accident-involving-beatrice-ambulance-in-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Two Beatrice Fire and Rescue employees have returned home from the hospital after being injured in an accident in Southeast Lincoln. The department says a vehicle failed to yield to one of its ambulances at an intersection early Sunday morning as it was transferring a patient to Lincoln. The ambulance is … The post 2 released from hospital after accident involving Beatrice ambulance in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska bill could remove regulatory hurdles food trucks face across counties https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-bill-could-remove-regulatory-hurdles-food-trucks-face-across-counties-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – On a typical day, Jonathan Taylor works in a food truck at Trucks and Taps. It’s usually a popular place to work for food truck salesmen, but there are days when it’s constantly on the road. “We basically work on requests, so people ask us to go out, we go out,” … The post Nebraska bill could remove regulatory hurdles food trucks face across counties appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska proposal keeping biological boys out of girls’ bathrooms by taking feedback https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-proposal-keeping-biological-boys-out-of-girls-bathrooms-by-taking-feedback/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A proposal limiting Nebraska students to teams and locker rooms that match their biological sex will be debated this Monday at the State Capitol. Legislative Bill 575 is also known as the Adopt the Sports and Spaces Act. It was introduced by Senator Kathleen Kauth earlier this session. The bill prohibits … The post Nebraska proposal keeping biological boys out of girls’ bathrooms by taking feedback appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Juice and tonic combination that can cause ‘serious heart problems’ is potentially ‘deadly’ https://thesarpycounty.com/juice-and-tonic-combination-that-can-cause-serious-heart-problems-is-potentially-deadly/ Grapefruit juice has long been valued for its organoleptic properties and low calorie content. However, its popularity was shattered after scientists discovered that it could have harmful interactions with an extensive list of drugs. Some studies have shown that the fruit can also interact dangerously with tonic when consumed by some people. The main problem … The post Juice and tonic combination that can cause ‘serious heart problems’ is potentially ‘deadly’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Indigenous woman seeks answers in missing and murder cases, speaks out in support of new Nebraska bill https://thesarpycounty.com/indigenous-woman-seeks-answers-in-missing-and-murder-cases-speaks-out-in-support-of-new-nebraska-bill-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Lestina Sol-Merdassi has four relatives from Nebraska who have either gone missing or been killed. None of them answered what happened. A new bill in the Nebraska legislature, LB328, aims to solve cases of missing and murdered Native people in the state. This follows LB154, signed by former Gov. Pete Ricketts … The post Indigenous woman seeks answers in missing and murder cases, speaks out in support of new Nebraska bill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Sunny and moderate temperatures will begin a week before the start of rain https://thesarpycounty.com/sunny-and-moderate-temperatures-will-begin-a-week-before-the-start-of-rain/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The weekend brought us some pretty good weather that will continue into Monday. It will be a little chilly outside, temperatures around 20. However, we will warm up fairly quickly and eventually approach 60 degrees for our daily high. There will be a lot of sun overhead and a light south … The post Sunny and moderate temperatures will begin a week before the start of rain appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 29-year-old woman coughed up blood for several days due to multiple blood clots in her lungs. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-29-year-old-woman-coughed-up-blood-for-several-days-due-to-multiple-blood-clots-in-her-lungs/ A certain amount of clotting in our blood is needed to stop excessive bleeding when you suffer from a cut. However, clots that do not naturally dissolve on their own are a concern. This is because they can travel to the vital organs of the body, leading to potentially life-threatening situations. This was the case … The post A 29-year-old woman coughed up blood for several days due to multiple blood clots in her lungs. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Proposed Federal Rule Will Reduce Credit Card Late Payment Fees https://thesarpycounty.com/proposed-federal-rule-will-reduce-credit-card-late-payment-fees/ As Americans continue to struggle with high credit card rates, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a rule that will help ease some of their financial burden – in the form of lower late fees. The new rule will limit the late payment penalty to $8. Currently, credit card companies can charge up to … The post Proposed Federal Rule Will Reduce Credit Card Late Payment Fees appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Leaving for love and all other reasons https://thesarpycounty.com/leaving-for-love-and-all-other-reasons/ If Allied Van Lines merges with H&R Block… From Gov. Jim Pillen’s State of the Union address last month: “Our tax policy is driving our kids and grandparents out of the state. We can’t grow Nebraska this way.” Really? Do taxes suck the fortune of young brains? Kick Nana and dad out of their homes? … The post Leaving for love and all other reasons appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

McCook’s inmate escapes while emptying trash https://thesarpycounty.com/mccooks-inmate-escapes-while-emptying-trash/ Courtesy: Nebraska Department of Corrections LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – At around 7:49 pm, 39-year-old Richard Grant escaped from McCook’s Work Ethic Camp. According to authorities, Grant was with a staff member and two other inmates emptying trash in the north parking lot when he started running. Local law enforcement and the Nebraska State Patrol have … The post McCook’s inmate escapes while emptying trash appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Puppies enjoy the spring weather at Lincoln dog park https://thesarpycounty.com/puppies-enjoy-the-spring-weather-at-lincoln-dog-park/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – People took advantage of spring like weather on Sunday. The Max E. Roper Dog Park was full of parents and puppies. But a special pup was at the park to celebrate his upcoming birthday. Dog father Elan Pittman says his dog Zeno is always excited to get out and about. Tomorrow … The post Puppies enjoy the spring weather at Lincoln dog park appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A year after Eric Adams became mayor, New York is still losing ground in the fight against crime. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-year-after-eric-adams-became-mayor-new-york-is-still-losing-ground-in-the-fight-against-crime/ The good news is that in his first year in office, NYPD Mayor Eric Adams was able to start reducing the homicide rate. Transit crime is also on the decline. The bad news: almost every another front, crime wins. It looks like the NYPD just doesn’t have the resources they need to cross the border … The post A year after Eric Adams became mayor, New York is still losing ground in the fight against crime. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Forecast for Monday: Sunny and seasonally warm with a chance of rain on the horizon. https://thesarpycounty.com/forecast-for-monday-sunny-and-seasonally-warm-with-a-chance-of-rain-on-the-horizon/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The new week is off to a pretty good start, with sunshine and high temperatures well above average. However, changes are taking place from Monday evening to Tuesday as heavy rains hit the area. We have a busy week ahead of us… A mostly sunny sky and a southwesterly wind will … The post Forecast for Monday: Sunny and seasonally warm with a chance of rain on the horizon. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wings of Hope Cancer Center hosts a winter holiday in the style of the 70s https://thesarpycounty.com/wings-of-hope-cancer-center-hosts-a-winter-holiday-in-the-style-of-the-70s/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Nebraska) — The Wings of Hope cancer support center returned to the disco era on Saturday night at its annual winter gala. This year’s theme was Winter of the 70’s… I’ll Survive. This year’s event, the first in-person event in three years, was hosted by none other than 3 News Now presenters … The post Wings of Hope Cancer Center hosts a winter holiday in the style of the 70s appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Indigenous woman seeks answers in missing and murder cases, speaks out in support of new Nebraska bill https://thesarpycounty.com/indigenous-woman-seeks-answers-in-missing-and-murder-cases-speaks-out-in-support-of-new-nebraska-bill/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Lestina Sol-Merdassi has four relatives from Nebraska who have either gone missing or been killed. None of them answered what happened. A new bill in the Nebraska legislature, LB328, aims to solve cases of missing and murdered Native people in the state. This follows LB154, signed by former Gov. Pete Ricketts … The post Indigenous woman seeks answers in missing and murder cases, speaks out in support of new Nebraska bill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Even (some) NYC Council Progressives Go To The Free Police Madness https://thesarpycounty.com/even-some-nyc-council-progressives-go-to-the-free-police-madness/ The city council’s progressive circus—er, caucus—has fallen apart. Nearly half of the members proudly calling themselves Progressives defected last week. Now they see the position of the Protect the Police prog as a political albatross, and they are right. The council’s sobering up is also a reminder to the mayor that any strong challenger two … The post Even (some) NYC Council Progressives Go To The Free Police Madness appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Mild start to the week https://thesarpycounty.com/mild-start-to-the-week/ We have another very mild day in store, then the bottom drops and winter returns for a while. Temperatures will drop into the 40s for highs on Tuesday, then the 30s on Wednesday, then the 20s on Thursday! We try to warm up again as we head into the weekend. We have a chance of … The post Mild start to the week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two LPS dance teams compete in national championships. https://thesarpycounty.com/two-lps-dance-teams-compete-in-national-championships/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – This sport doesn’t get as much attention as football or basketball, but its accomplishments are just as commendable. The high school dance season begins in the summer and continues through the winter, and recently two of Lincoln’s dance teams have competed nationally. The dance teams Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln East returned … The post Two LPS dance teams compete in national championships. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Rape Victim Requests Board of Pardons Notice of Hearing as Required https://thesarpycounty.com/rape-victim-requests-board-of-pardons-notice-of-hearing-as-required-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — State law and the Nebraska Constitution appear to clearly require victims of a crime to be notified when their perpetrator is at a State Board of Pardons hearing. But that didn’t happen in September, when John Arias, a man convicted of first-degree sexual assault on his ex-wife, won a pardon … The post Rape Victim Requests Board of Pardons Notice of Hearing as Required appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha florists battle the effects of inflation https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-florists-battle-the-effects-of-inflation/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). This year, shopping for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift might cost you more. John Fox, an Omaha florist, says the past few years have been unpredictable for the flower industry. “We’ve been dealing with the pandemic and supply and demand issues, and this year we’re dealing with inflation,” Fox said. As for … The post Omaha florists battle the effects of inflation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Assembly Speaker Carl Histie Suspends Former CUNY Trustee’s Twitter Account Over Criticism Of Bail Rejection https://thesarpycounty.com/assembly-speaker-carl-histie-suspends-former-cuny-trustees-twitter-account-over-criticism-of-bail-rejection/ Add another name to Assembly Speaker Carl Hesty’s list of enemies of freedom of speech. Histie, who blocks The Post, is now blocking prominent critic Jeffrey Wiesenfield from accessing his Twitter feed. Wiesenfield, a trustee of the City University of New York from 1999 to 2014, said he received a message from the social media … The post Assembly Speaker Carl Histie Suspends Former CUNY Trustee’s Twitter Account Over Criticism Of Bail Rejection appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

An epidemic of self-harm among young children https://thesarpycounty.com/an-epidemic-of-self-harm-among-young-children/ Experts attribute this to quarantine, social media and the lack of adequate mental health care. In one case, a child waited over four years to receive professional NHS support. The largest increase in hospital admissions for self-harm and self-poisoning occurred among girls aged 9 to 12 years. A total of 875 people in this group … The post An epidemic of self-harm among young children appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students compete for startup ideas https://thesarpycounty.com/university-of-nebraska-lincoln-students-compete-for-startup-ideas/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The University of Nebraska at Lincoln sought to instill some business savvy in its students this weekend with a “48-hour challenge.” About 30 people competed in the multi-day event, splitting into several teams to delve deeper into the idea. It started with a Friday night pitch and continued into a caffeinated … The post University of Nebraska-Lincoln students compete for startup ideas appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska House: Raising State’s Tech Profile One of Keys to Filling Job Void https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-house-raising-states-tech-profile-one-of-keys-to-filling-job-void-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — With the state of Nebraska unable to fill 80,000 jobs today, the state’s business chamber wants to step up efforts to boost Husker’s tech image and overall workforce. “The next generation is going where jobs are tech-based,” Brian Sloan, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said Tuesday. … The post Nebraska House: Raising State’s Tech Profile One of Keys to Filling Job Void appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha house fire causes $10,000 in damage https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-house-fire-causes-10000-in-damage/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Firefighters quickly put out a fire at a home in Omaha Sunday afternoon. At 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, crews were called to a house fire near 63rd Street and Ames Avenue, according to the Omaha Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they saw flames coming out of the house and declared a … The post Omaha house fire causes $10,000 in damage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Guardian angels patrol Ray’s candy store decades after the store’s owner rescued founder Curtis Plum. https://thesarpycounty.com/guardian-angels-patrol-rays-candy-store-decades-after-the-stores-owner-rescued-founder-curtis-plum/ Ray’s Candy Store owner saved Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliva when he was attacked on a Manhattan street in 1992, and the red-capped crusader says it’s his turn now. Plum told The Post on Sunday – the day before the Angels’ 44th anniversary – that his crime-fighting team would regularly patrol the area where 90-year-old … The post Guardian angels patrol Ray’s candy store decades after the store’s owner rescued founder Curtis Plum. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.