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Nebraska’s Concerns, Skepticism About Returning to Bicameral Legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-concerns-skepticism-about-returning-to-bicameral-legislature/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. Thursday’s hearing on a proposal to end Nebraska’s unicameral legislative system brought together all but one opponent who disputed claims it could benefit representation. Legislative Resolution 2CA, proposed by Senator Steve Erdman of Bayard, would return Nebraska to a bicameral Legislature with 63 representatives elected … The post Nebraska’s Concerns, Skepticism About Returning to Bicameral Legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Longtime State Capitol administrator resigns over ‘argument’ report https://thesarpycounty.com/longtime-state-capitol-administrator-resigns-over-argument-report/ LINCOLN. Bob Ripley, who worked to preserve the Nebraska State Capitol for over 40 years, resigned amid accusations that he went too far in protecting the historic building. Ripley, in a statement provided Friday to the Nebraska Examiner, declined to comment on the allegations, saying he was resigning with “mixed emotions.” He has served eight … The post Longtime State Capitol administrator resigns over ‘argument’ report appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

16-year-old boy charged as an accomplice in Lincoln’s Fonner Park murder https://thesarpycounty.com/16-year-old-boy-charged-as-an-accomplice-in-lincolns-fonner-park-murder-2/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – Police say a 16-year-old Grand Island boy was involved in Thursday’s murder of 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln in Fonner Park. Court documents released Friday morning indicate 16-year-old Austin Kelly is charged with felony robbery and two counts of complicity in a felony. Police arrested Kelly on Thursday afternoon. 20-year-old … The post 16-year-old boy charged as an accomplice in Lincoln’s Fonner Park murder appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Regional notes for March 10th https://thesarpycounty.com/regional-notes-for-march-10th/ The office of U.S. Representative Mike Flood announced that district staff will host rolling office hours in Fremont, North Bend, Columbus, West Point and Norfolk. During office hours, district office team members will be available to assist with challenges regarding federal agencies, military academy nominations, scheduling requests, and any other needs the constituents may encounter. … The post Regional notes for March 10th appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 16-year-old boy is charged with complicity in the Lincoln assassination in Fonner Park. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-16-year-old-boy-is-charged-with-complicity-in-the-lincoln-assassination-in-fonner-park/ GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Police say a 16-year-old Grand Island boy was involved in Thursday’s murder of 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln in Fonner Park. Court records released Friday morning show 16-year-old Austin Kelly is charged with robbery and two counts of felony accessory. The police arrested Kelly on Thursday afternoon. Logan Hunts Horse, … The post A 16-year-old boy is charged with complicity in the Lincoln assassination in Fonner Park. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

16-year-old boy charged as an accomplice in Lincoln’s Fonner Park murder https://thesarpycounty.com/16-year-old-boy-charged-as-an-accomplice-in-lincolns-fonner-park-murder/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – Police say a 16-year-old Grand Island boy was involved in Thursday’s murder of 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln in Fonner Park. Court documents released Friday morning indicate 16-year-old Austin Kelly is charged with felony robbery and two counts of complicity in a felony. Police arrested Kelly on Thursday afternoon. 20-year-old … The post 16-year-old boy charged as an accomplice in Lincoln’s Fonner Park murder appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Farm company faces $531,000 fine after Nebraska worker suffocates in grain bin https://thesarpycounty.com/farm-company-faces-531000-fine-after-nebraska-worker-suffocates-in-grain-bin/ ROSLAND, Nebraska (Nebraska) — An OSHA investigation says the death of a northeast Nebraska man should not have happened. A 34-year-old man died of asphyxiation after being covered in corn in Roseland while trying to clear a grain silo in preparation for the fall harvest. OSHA says the Roseland agro-service center violated federal regulations designed … The post Farm company faces $531,000 fine after Nebraska worker suffocates in grain bin appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘Teacher of the Year’ Arrested at School on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography https://thesarpycounty.com/teacher-of-the-year-arrested-at-school-on-charges-of-child-sexual-abuse-and-child-pornography/ San Diego County Teacher of the Year has been arrested twice on charges of child sexual abuse and child pornography. Jacqueline Ma was arrested Thursday and faces 14 charges related to possession of child pornography, child sexual exploitation and “preventing or dissuading a witness or victim,” the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. KNSD. According … The post ‘Teacher of the Year’ Arrested at School on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“I was treated for bowel cancer, and then I found out that I had a brain tumor” https://thesarpycounty.com/i-was-treated-for-bowel-cancer-and-then-i-found-out-that-i-had-a-brain-tumor/ The development of brain tumors can be triggered by both genetic and environmental factors. Often the disease develops so slowly that it causes no symptoms. However, once the tumor becomes large enough to interfere with healthy tissue, symptoms may appear. Karen Bucknall discovered she had a brain tumor while being treated for bowel cancer in … The post “I was treated for bowel cancer, and then I found out that I had a brain tumor” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Podcast host, husband killed by stalker in murder-suicide https://thesarpycounty.com/podcast-host-husband-killed-by-stalker-in-murder-suicide/ A Texas stalker broke into a prestigious home in suburban Seattle early Friday morning, fatally shooting the podcast host and her husband before turning the gun on himself. The 38-year-old trucker climbed through the window of the couple’s home in Redmond, a city about 15 miles east of Seattle, around 2 a.m. and opened fire, … The post Podcast host, husband killed by stalker in murder-suicide appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Millions have searched for museums dedicated to the standing bear and the history of Fort Robinson https://thesarpycounty.com/millions-have-searched-for-museums-dedicated-to-the-standing-bear-and-the-history-of-fort-robinson/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN – Nebraska Museum in honor of Chief Ponk the Standing Bear. A more complete account of the history of Fort Robinson in Pine Ridge State. And saving Mayhew’s cabin, the last remaining structure on the underground railroad through southeast Nebraska. These are three projects that … The post Millions have searched for museums dedicated to the standing bear and the history of Fort Robinson appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Congress votes unanimously to require declassified information on the origin of COVID-19 https://thesarpycounty.com/congress-votes-unanimously-to-require-declassified-information-on-the-origin-of-covid-19/ WASHINGTON — A divided 118th Congress approved its first bill Friday after lawmakers in both the House and Senate voted unanimously to send President Joe Biden a bill that would require declassifying intelligence about the origins of COVID-19. The four-page bill, which the House of Representatives voted 419-0 to approve, would require the director of … The post Congress votes unanimously to require declassified information on the origin of COVID-19 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police find 737 rounds of ammunition and drugs inside Lincoln’s home https://thesarpycounty.com/police-find-737-rounds-of-ammunition-and-drugs-inside-lincolns-home/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A man is in custody after Lincoln Police said they found hundreds of ammunition, drugs and several stolen weapons inside a home on Thursday. Police say they were looking for a suspect in northwest Lincoln around 9 a.m. Thursday. Officers saw the man enter his home but he did not come … The post Police find 737 rounds of ammunition and drugs inside Lincoln’s home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Temperatures remain cool into the weekend and a little more humidity arrives on Saturday https://thesarpycounty.com/temperatures-remain-cool-into-the-weekend-and-a-little-more-humidity-arrives-on-saturday/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Today starts again rather gloomy with mostly overcast skies. We will see more breaks in the clouds this afternoon as skies become partly sunny. Temperatures will remain seasonally cool with highs in the mid-30s in the Northeast to the 40s in the Southwest. The winds are starting on the weaker side … The post Temperatures remain cool into the weekend and a little more humidity arrives on Saturday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Notes from the LENRD board meeting https://thesarpycounty.com/notes-from-the-lenrd-board-meeting/ The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resource District (LENRD) board of directors met Thursday evening at the LENRD offices in Norfolk. All board members were present at the meeting, with the exception of Kris Loberg. The meeting, which lasted almost three hours, was attended by about 30 people, including staff and citizens. — Russell Callan, General Manager, … The post Notes from the LENRD board meeting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The 16-year-old may have been an accomplice in the Lincoln assassination in Fonner Park, according to police. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-16-year-old-may-have-been-an-accomplice-in-the-lincoln-assassination-in-fonner-park-according-to-police/ GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Grand Island police have arrested a 16-year-old boy who they say was involved in Thursday’s murder of 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln in Fonner Park. Police said the boy was present when Scherer was shot. Logan Hunts Horse, 20, of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, was arrested Thursday for the murder … The post The 16-year-old may have been an accomplice in the Lincoln assassination in Fonner Park, according to police. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The 16-year-old may have been an accessory to the murder of the Lincoln man in Fonner Park, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/the-16-year-old-may-have-been-an-accessory-to-the-murder-of-the-lincoln-man-in-fonner-park-police-say-3/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – Grand Island Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy who they say was involved in Thursday’s murder of 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln in Fonner Park. Police said the boy was present when Scherer was shot and killed. 20-year-old Logan Hunts Horse of Wounded Knee, SD, was arrested Thursday for the … The post The 16-year-old may have been an accessory to the murder of the Lincoln man in Fonner Park, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A vacant home in Omaha is completely destroyed after an overnight fire on Thursday https://thesarpycounty.com/a-vacant-home-in-omaha-is-completely-destroyed-after-an-overnight-fire-on-thursday/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). It took firefighters more than two hours to put out the fire in the abandoned house. At 10:44 p.m. Thursday, crews were called to a fire at an abandoned home near North 17th and Clark Streets, according to the Omaha Fire Department. When the crews arrived at the one and a half … The post A vacant home in Omaha is completely destroyed after an overnight fire on Thursday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The video shows how shoplifters attacked a worker at a New York restaurant Foodtown https://thesarpycounty.com/the-video-shows-how-shoplifters-attacked-a-worker-at-a-new-york-restaurant-foodtown/ A disturbing new video shows a Foodtown worker being beaten this week while trying to stop a pair of shoplifters in the Bronx. The 36-year-old employee was attacked around 1 p.m. Tuesday at an Allerton Avenue supermarket off Paulding Avenue in Allerton during a “verbal argument with a customer,” police said. frames, received News 12shows … The post The video shows how shoplifters attacked a worker at a New York restaurant Foodtown appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Multi-million dollar bill from South and North Omaha gets another airing and positive vibes from lawmakers https://thesarpycounty.com/multi-million-dollar-bill-from-south-and-north-omaha-gets-another-airing-and-positive-vibes-from-lawmakers/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. On Thursday, the State Capitol hosted another meeting of North and South Omaha supporters seeking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars across the finish line in economic development projects in those communities. The latest round of public testimony on the revised Economic Recovery Act … The post Multi-million dollar bill from South and North Omaha gets another airing and positive vibes from lawmakers appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Biden Administration Says Denver Airport Chief Doesn’t Need Rejection To Lead FAA https://thesarpycounty.com/biden-administration-says-denver-airport-chief-doesnt-need-rejection-to-lead-faa/ President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration—CEO of Denver International Airport—does not need a congressional waiver to allow him to fill the role, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s chief legal officer said Thursday in a letter to Congress. Federal law requires the FAA administrator to be a civilian, and some Republicans, including … The post Biden Administration Says Denver Airport Chief Doesn’t Need Rejection To Lead FAA appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Malcolm’s man impacts 71 lives through organ and tissue donations https://thesarpycounty.com/malcolms-man-impacts-71-lives-through-organ-and-tissue-donations/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Live On Nebraska called Verle Finke a “donor hero” following his organ and tissue donations in nine states. Kathy Finke, Verle’s wife, says her husband has given donors a second chance and would be “extremely proud” to have his wishes honored. Following Verle’s death in 2020, Kathy shared in her legacy … The post Malcolm’s man impacts 71 lives through organ and tissue donations appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The 16-year-old may have been an accessory to the murder of the Lincoln man in Fonner Park, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/the-16-year-old-may-have-been-an-accessory-to-the-murder-of-the-lincoln-man-in-fonner-park-police-say-2/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – Grand Island Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy who they say was involved in Thursday’s murder of 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln in Fonner Park. Police said the boy was present when Scherer was shot and killed. 20-year-old Logan Hunts Horse of Wounded Knee, SD, was arrested Thursday for the … The post The 16-year-old may have been an accessory to the murder of the Lincoln man in Fonner Park, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New study suggests popular diet may be ‘best prevention’ for prostate cancer https://thesarpycounty.com/new-study-suggests-popular-diet-may-be-best-prevention-for-prostate-cancer/ Prostate cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies known to men, causing over 52,000 new cases each year in the UK. Despite its prevalence, the nutritional deficiencies associated with this disease remain largely unexplored. Now, new data shows that men who eat a Mediterranean diet may reduce their chances of prostate cancer. The latest study … The post New study suggests popular diet may be ‘best prevention’ for prostate cancer appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kensington project in progress https://thesarpycounty.com/kensington-project-in-progress/ Redevelopment initiatives at the historic Kensington Hotel building in central Norfolk are gaining momentum. On Monday night, city officials approved both the building’s redevelopment plan and an agreement to sell the parking lot that adjoins the property to developer Ho-Chunk Inc. Real Estate. City and Ho-Chunk officials said taking these steps is critical to continued … The post Kensington project in progress appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Papillion Amazon Fulfillment Center aims to speed up shipping and create jobs https://thesarpycounty.com/papillion-amazon-fulfillment-center-aims-to-speed-up-shipping-and-create-jobs-2/ PAPILLON, Nebraska (Nebraska) — You’ve seen delivery trucks, but have you ever wondered how your Amazon packages get to your home behind the scenes? Today, 6 News took a peek inside Papillion’s new Amazon order processing center. According to manager Aaron Schmidt, 14 1/2 miles of conveyor belts and 4,500 robots create “Amazon magic.” “Robots … The post Papillion Amazon Fulfillment Center aims to speed up shipping and create jobs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Travelers are ready for the arrival of spring https://thesarpycounty.com/travelers-are-ready-for-the-arrival-of-spring/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Early Thursday morning, North Platte received some snow, but it didn’t deter drivers from hitting the road. On I-80 there are many travelers from different cities, villages and states. There’s one common thing most riders hear: They’re ready for spring. “I am delighted to have spring here, so I don’t … The post Travelers are ready for the arrival of spring appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha senator continues filibuster against ban on transgender care https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-senator-continues-filibuster-against-ban-on-transgender-care-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The 2023 legislative session has so far been marked by emotional social issues and painstakingly slow debate as one senator takes a stand on one bill, expanding the debate on each bill. “Get your names off this piece of poop, do better,” Omaha Senator Machaela Cavanaugh said on the floor of … The post Omaha senator continues filibuster against ban on transgender care appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Long Island driver intentionally hits cops and police cars https://thesarpycounty.com/long-island-driver-intentionally-hits-cops-and-police-cars/ Authorities said a driver who fled Long Island deliberately crashed into a police officer and several police cars on Thursday evening. Around 7:35 p.m., a swindler hit a policeman on foot and crashed into cars on 50th Street in North Lindenhurst, according to Suffolk County Police. A runaway driver deliberately ran over a Suffolk County … The post Long Island driver intentionally hits cops and police cars appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

144th St. Patrick’s Day Parade https://thesarpycounty.com/144th-st-patricks-day-parade/ St. Patrick’s Day Parade 11th of March old market For free On March 11, the 144th St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held at the Old Market. And just in case you didn’t know, St. Patty’s isn’t all about dressing in green and going to bars. Our annual parade celebrates the rich cultural contributions and … The post 144th St. Patrick’s Day Parade appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.