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Expert Advice on “Treating” Male Hair Loss – “Take Action ASAP” https://thesarpycounty.com/expert-advice-on-treating-male-hair-loss-take-action-asap/ Hair loss in men is very common. In fact, 6.5 million men in the UK currently experience symptoms such as male pattern baldness, which can be attributed to a significant number of cases. However, depending on the cause, there are ways to help reverse or slow its progression, but experts advise those who wish to … The post Expert Advice on “Treating” Male Hair Loss – “Take Action ASAP” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fatty Liver: Four digestive problems can signal that 75% of organs are functionally “inactive”. https://thesarpycounty.com/fatty-liver-four-digestive-problems-can-signal-that-75-of-organs-are-functionally-inactive/ The growing prevalence of fatty liver disease in the population has long been of concern to public health authorities. According to NHS reports, one in three people in the UK has early stages of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Initially, symptoms are mild, but those who develop cirrhosis will notice that gastrointestinal problems worsen over … The post Fatty Liver: Four digestive problems can signal that 75% of organs are functionally “inactive”. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska high school basketball scores, Feb. 4 https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-high-school-basketball-scores-feb-4/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Here are the scores and highlights from Saturday’s high school basketball action. Lincoln East 79, Omaha Northwest 52 Lincoln High 67, Grand Island 60 Lincoln Lutheran 59, Hastings SC 47 Lincoln NE 47, Kearney 32 Lincoln SW 75, Columbus 56 Thomas Aquinas Catholic 56, Lincoln Christian 46 Bellevue West 73, Lincoln … The post Nebraska high school basketball scores, Feb. 4 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Compound found in semen may ‘slow down aging’ and reduce risk of age-related diseases https://thesarpycounty.com/compound-found-in-semen-may-slow-down-aging-and-reduce-risk-of-age-related-diseases/ When it comes to long life, a number of lifestyle habits are often cited as key factors. For example, a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, smoking cessation, and avoidance of alcohol are recommended. But taking a specific supplement that boasts numerous health benefits can also help. According to Edward van Harmelen, founder of nutritional supplement … The post Compound found in semen may ‘slow down aging’ and reduce risk of age-related diseases appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Public Schools Hosts 35th Annual Spelling Bee https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-public-schools-hosts-35th-annual-spelling-bee/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Lincoln Public Schools held their 35th annual spelling contest Saturday. Rising early, more than a dozen students competed in the spotlight, pronouncing words that were getting harder. Sixth grader Lumi Kim of Lux High School came in first, and seventh grader Lindsey Parrot of Irving High School came in second. “Spelling … The post Lincoln Public Schools Hosts 35th Annual Spelling Bee appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police say woman shot several times in New York https://thesarpycounty.com/police-say-woman-shot-several-times-in-new-york/ Police said a woman was shot several times in the Bronx Saturday night. Police responded to reports of shootings at Cedar Avenue and Sedgwick Avenue in Morris Heights around 5:30 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found a woman with gunshot wounds to her leg and thigh, police said. She was taken to … The post Police say woman shot several times in New York appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘We do our best’: Steve Barclay’s pledge to treat MND https://thesarpycounty.com/we-do-our-best-steve-barclays-pledge-to-treat-mnd/ On Thursday, the minister met with leading campaigners and researchers to discuss progress on the £50m public funding provided by the Sunday Express campaign. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged the money in November 2021 after we teamed up with United to End MND’s coalition of charities, scientists and patients, including former rugby stars Doddy … The post ‘We do our best’: Steve Barclay’s pledge to treat MND appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Doane University holds a charity event to help a Cretan volunteer firefighter https://thesarpycounty.com/doane-university-holds-a-charity-event-to-help-a-cretan-volunteer-firefighter/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Last week, October 11, NOW brought you the story of Brad Elder, a volunteer firefighter from Crete who returned home after nearly 90 days in the hospital. He is still recovering from injuries sustained fighting historic wildfires in southern Lancaster County. Elder received a new wave of support this weekend; an … The post Doane University holds a charity event to help a Cretan volunteer firefighter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s lumber industry is showing signs of normalcy after COVID-19 https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-lumber-industry-is-showing-signs-of-normalcy-after-covid-19-2/ NORFOLK, Neb. – “The timber market has really collapsed,” said Chad Gilsdorf, who is the manager of Mead Lumber in Norfolk. Despite a challenging past two years in the logging industry due largely in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials said things were starting to get back to normal. Gilsdorf said he expects things to … The post Nebraska’s lumber industry is showing signs of normalcy after COVID-19 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Doctors warn ‘thousands of lives are at risk’ after abandoning long-term cancer treatment plan https://thesarpycounty.com/doctors-warn-thousands-of-lives-are-at-risk-after-abandoning-long-term-cancer-treatment-plan/ In a letter to the Minister of Health, oncologists say that combining a promised 10-year scheme, specifically aimed at fighting cancer, into a multi-disease strategy covering a range of diseases means “services will be lost in the desert for a decade.” Professor Richard Sullivan says this will leave England one of the few countries, including … The post Doctors warn ‘thousands of lives are at risk’ after abandoning long-term cancer treatment plan appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Unlikely Champions: North Omaha Boys’ NorthStar Program Wins Lacrosse Title https://thesarpycounty.com/unlikely-champions-north-omaha-boys-northstar-program-wins-lacrosse-title/ It happened on a late spring Saturday afternoon in Omaha. A chilly May breeze made the fans who called to the modest football field at Westside High School curl up under their blankets and jackets. They watched through the setting sun as 16 high school lacrosse players made history. The NorthStar lacrosse team, a group … The post Unlikely Champions: North Omaha Boys’ NorthStar Program Wins Lacrosse Title appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grover ice skating rink reopens after ceiling collapse https://thesarpycounty.com/grover-ice-skating-rink-reopens-after-ceiling-collapse/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Grover Ice Rink reopened Saturday after a ceiling collapse forced skaters off the ice earlier this week. On Monday, a pipe connected to the ice rink’s irrigation system burst, spilling hundreds of gallons of water onto the ice. Staff noticed the leak immediately and no one was on the ice … The post Grover ice skating rink reopens after ceiling collapse appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Forecast for Sunday: Seasonally warm and pleasant weather to continue https://thesarpycounty.com/forecast-for-sunday-seasonally-warm-and-pleasant-weather-to-continue/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A little more sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures will end on the first weekend in February. Seasonally warm temperatures will continue until the start of the new week, but some rain is possible on Monday. Another seasonally warm and sunny day will take place on Sunday. High temperatures will be in … The post Forecast for Sunday: Seasonally warm and pleasant weather to continue appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Central Nebraska would add a county judge under a bill heard in the legislature this week https://thesarpycounty.com/central-nebraska-would-add-a-county-judge-under-a-bill-heard-in-the-legislature-this-week/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Nebraska Legislature’s Judiciary Committee heard testimony Friday on a bill that would add a county judge to the judicial district serving Buffalo and Hall counties. Current state law sets the number of county judges in Nebraska’s Ninth District, which contains Buffalo and Hall Counties, at four. LB81 introduced by … The post Central Nebraska would add a county judge under a bill heard in the legislature this week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

District Attorney Requests Special Counsel for Nebraska GOP Hacking Case https://thesarpycounty.com/district-attorney-requests-special-counsel-for-nebraska-gop-hacking-case-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner) — Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon filed papers Friday asking a special prosecutor to review the performance of the Lincoln Police Department in connection with an alleged break-in at Nebraska GOP headquarters last summer. Condon, a Republican prosecutor backed by both the state’s new and old GOP leadership, asked the judge … The post District Attorney Requests Special Counsel for Nebraska GOP Hacking Case appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Union Omaha wants to build a new football stadium https://thesarpycounty.com/union-omaha-wants-to-build-a-new-football-stadium/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Omaha’s professional football team is looking to build a new downtown stadium, and a bill in the Nebraska Legislature could help them pay for it. For the last few years, Union Omaha has been looking to build their own stadium. “You know Union Omaha is playing in a baseball stadium right … The post Union Omaha wants to build a new football stadium appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Notorious NFL star Antonio Brown blames his ‘super-aggressive’ behavior on teammate’s ‘illegal’ gear https://thesarpycounty.com/notorious-nfl-star-antonio-brown-blames-his-super-aggressive-behavior-on-teammates-illegal-gear/ Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has revealed what he believes is the root of his problems and it has to do with his former teammate James Harrison. Live on Instagram, the former Pittsburgh Steeler All-Pro player made some curious claims about the origin of his behavioral issues. “I wanted to tell you guys that … The post Notorious NFL star Antonio Brown blames his ‘super-aggressive’ behavior on teammate’s ‘illegal’ gear appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Patients flock to GPs as rising cost of living causes mental and physical problems https://thesarpycounty.com/patients-flock-to-gps-as-rising-cost-of-living-causes-mental-and-physical-problems/ A study by the primary health care journal Pulse also found that 16% of GPs are taking initiatives to help cope with the impact of rising energy costs. They include warm rooms for people. Doctors say the financial burden on patients is causing them to use less heat and eat unhealthy but cheaper food. Gas … The post Patients flock to GPs as rising cost of living causes mental and physical problems appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Full moon tonight; Sunday hot again https://thesarpycounty.com/full-moon-tonight-sunday-hot-again/ The first day of the hottest stretch came Saturday afternoon for most of the state, but it was particularly hot in southeast Nebraska. Highs near Falls City hit the mid-50s, while Lincoln recorded a high of 50°F just before about 3 PM. A more detailed look at the statewide highs can be found below: Mild … The post Full moon tonight; Sunday hot again appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s lumber industry is showing signs of normalcy after COVID-19 https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-lumber-industry-is-showing-signs-of-normalcy-after-covid-19/ NORFOLK, Neb. – “The timber market has really collapsed,” said Chad Gilsdorf, who is the manager of Mead Lumber in Norfolk. Despite a challenging past two years in the logging industry due largely in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials said things were starting to get back to normal. Gilsdorf said he expects things to … The post Nebraska’s lumber industry is showing signs of normalcy after COVID-19 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska timber industry shows signs of bounce back after COVID-19 https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-timber-industry-shows-signs-of-bounce-back-after-covid-19/ NORFOLK, Nebraska. “The lumber market has really taken off,” said Chad Gilsdorf, manager of Mead Lumber in Norfolk. Despite the difficult past couple of years in the timber industry, due in large part to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials have said things are starting to return to normal. Gilsdorf said he expects the industry to stabilize. … The post Nebraska timber industry shows signs of bounce back after COVID-19 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Income-based farmland valuation method proposed in the Nebraska Legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/income-based-farmland-valuation-method-proposed-in-the-nebraska-legislature/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — The appraised value of Nebraska’s agricultural and horticultural land would be based on its income potential rather than its market value under a bill hearing this week in the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee. LB820 was introduced by Thurston Senator Joni Albrecht on behalf of Governor Jim Pillen. If approved, the … The post Income-based farmland valuation method proposed in the Nebraska Legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Iowa surgeon charged with incompetence, harassment and ethical violations issued a warning https://thesarpycounty.com/iowa-surgeon-charged-with-incompetence-harassment-and-ethical-violations-issued-a-warning/ The surgeon, who was once banned from practicing in Iowa due to allegations of professional incompetence, sexual harassment and unethical behavior, has received a warning from the Iowa Medical Board. In addition to the warning, Dr. Nicholas Kuyper, a Newtonian physician who once practiced general surgery at Grinnell, Waterloo and Carroll, has been licensed on … The post Iowa surgeon charged with incompetence, harassment and ethical violations issued a warning appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NDOT Congratulates Eight Nebraska Communities On Receiving “Safe Streets, Streets For All” Grants https://thesarpycounty.com/ndot-congratulates-eight-nebraska-communities-on-receiving-safe-streets-streets-for-all-grants/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — Eight Nebraska communities, including North Platte, have been named recipients of a total of $2.65 million in federal grants under the new “Safe Streets and Streets for All” grants program, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Competitive Grants Program, established under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, provides $5 billion … The post NDOT Congratulates Eight Nebraska Communities On Receiving “Safe Streets, Streets For All” Grants appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

End-of-life breakthrough as court case could mean hospitals must inform families https://thesarpycounty.com/end-of-life-breakthrough-as-court-case-could-mean-hospitals-must-inform-families/ The lawsuit could pave the way for hundreds of other cases against nursing homes and hospitals over consent to death. Tony Stowell, 54, is suing a nursing home that he says sent his 87-year-old mother into end-of-life care without notifying her family. According to his lawyers, Antonia Stowell, 87, was unable to consent due to … The post End-of-life breakthrough as court case could mean hospitals must inform families appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Vegas flight lands in Nebraska due to engine problems https://thesarpycounty.com/vegas-flight-lands-in-nebraska-due-to-engine-problems/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Las Vegas made an unscheduled stop in Nebraska on Saturday after the pilot reported engine problems. Mark Grant, communications operator at Lincoln Airport, said 326 passengers and crew were on board the Boeing 777 when it took off from O’Hare International Airport. After one … The post Vegas flight lands in Nebraska due to engine problems appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Congressman pulls out a poster with 1 question about a person https://thesarpycounty.com/congressman-pulls-out-a-poster-with-1-question-about-a-person/ A Republican congressman made a splash at a House Judiciary Committee meeting by asking one simple question about an illegal immigrant who has been deported six times. On Wednesday, the committee held hearing discuss the security of the southern border. Texas Rep. Troy Nels criticized the Biden administration’s irresponsible border policies that allow dangerous people … The post Congressman pulls out a poster with 1 question about a person appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

DNC strikes New Hampshire, Iowa, overhauling main calendar https://thesarpycounty.com/dnc-strikes-new-hampshire-iowa-overhauling-main-calendar/ On Saturday, the Democratic National Committee approved the presidential primary calendar, making South Carolina the first state to nominate in 2024, pushing New Hampshire and Iowa out of their traditional seats in a party-wide effort to diversify the early calendar. In a voice vote at the Philadelphia DNC Winter Caucus, party members voted to put … The post DNC strikes New Hampshire, Iowa, overhauling main calendar appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Las Vegas plane lands in Lincoln due to engine problems https://thesarpycounty.com/las-vegas-plane-lands-in-lincoln-due-to-engine-problems/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Las Vegas made an unscheduled stop in Nebraska on Saturday after the pilot reported engine problems. Mark Grant, communications operator at Lincoln Airport, said 326 passengers and crew were on board the Boeing 777 when it took off from O’Hare International Airport. After the … The post Las Vegas plane lands in Lincoln due to engine problems appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Renowned musician Roy Orbison has died of heart disease that affects millions of Britons. https://thesarpycounty.com/renowned-musician-roy-orbison-has-died-of-heart-disease-that-affects-millions-of-britons/ The Texas star sang hits like Only The Lonely, California Blue and End Of The Line. Characteristically dressed in black and dark shades, Roy was one of the founding fathers of rock and roll. However, in December 1988, Caruso Roca (as he was nicknamed) died at the age of 52. According to The New York … The post Renowned musician Roy Orbison has died of heart disease that affects millions of Britons. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.