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“I thought she was just bitten by an insect”: mother’s grief when her daughter died after her 21st birthday https://thesarpycounty.com/i-thought-she-was-just-bitten-by-an-insect-mothers-grief-when-her-daughter-died-after-her-21st-birthday/ A mom spoke of her devastation after her daughter died just months after her 21st birthday after discovering what she thought was an insect sting. Jenna Patel was enjoying life to the fullest and preparing to become an elementary school teacher when she discovered what she thought was an insect bite on her shoulder. But … The post “I thought she was just bitten by an insect”: mother’s grief when her daughter died after her 21st birthday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Panic Mode”: Witnesses Report Shooting at Target in Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/panic-mode-witnesses-report-shooting-at-target-in-omaha/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — The scene at Omaha’s 178th Street Target unfolded in minutes Tuesday afternoon. “The shots — they continued,” said buyer Krista Campbell. “You don’t know when you go out, is it like an ambush? Are you going to go outside and get shot when you leave? SEE ALSO: Gunman killed at Target … The post “Panic Mode”: Witnesses Report Shooting at Target in Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Southern Nebraska School to Cancel Classes for Third Day Due to Threat https://thesarpycounty.com/southern-nebraska-school-to-cancel-classes-for-third-day-due-to-threat-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Thayer Central Community Schools will be closed Wednesday out of an abundance of caution due to a threat. This will be the third day that the school has been closed due to the threat. Thayer’s central administration said it received a threat against the school Friday afternoon. Soon after, the administration … The post Southern Nebraska School to Cancel Classes for Third Day Due to Threat appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha police clash with armed suspects twice in less than 14 hours. How often do officers fire their weapons? https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-clash-with-armed-suspects-twice-in-less-than-14-hours-how-often-do-officers-fire-their-weapons/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — In just 12 hours between Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon, Omaha police fired on armed suspects twice. First, on Monday night, who was shot dead. Early Tuesday morning, police shot and killed a gunman firing an AR-15 at a target near 178th and Center Streets. But in Omaha, shooting involving officers … The post Omaha police clash with armed suspects twice in less than 14 hours. How often do officers fire their weapons? appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chaplain programs available to police and families after an officer-involved shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/chaplain-programs-available-to-police-and-families-after-an-officer-involved-shooting/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Most of them never fire their firearms while on duty. But Jeff Kaiser says those who choose the profession of law enforcement should prepare for the harsh reality. So, for starters, his job is to make sure the officer involved in the fatal shooting isn’t alone. “One of the things I … The post Chaplain programs available to police and families after an officer-involved shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

An 88-year-old woman had “burning” eyes due to a vitamin deficiency due to a diet of porridge and tuna. https://thesarpycounty.com/an-88-year-old-woman-had-burning-eyes-due-to-a-vitamin-deficiency-due-to-a-diet-of-porridge-and-tuna/ Our body depends on certain vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. Without them, we can become deficient, which can lead to disease and unwanted side effects. Vitamin A is one of those vitamins that our body needs. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of childhood blindness and death worldwide, but is “rare” in developed … The post An 88-year-old woman had “burning” eyes due to a vitamin deficiency due to a diet of porridge and tuna. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A tale of two halves as Nebraska fell to Illinois for their fourth straight loss https://thesarpycounty.com/a-tale-of-two-halves-as-nebraska-fell-to-illinois-for-their-fourth-straight-loss/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Sam Griesel scored 21 points, but a second-half cold snap proved costly in Nebraska’s 72-56 loss to Illinois on Tuesday. Nebraska used a 9-0 run to take a 50-48 lead after a three-pointer by Keisei Tominaga with 11:57 left. But the Huskers hit just two field goals the rest of the … The post A tale of two halves as Nebraska fell to Illinois for their fourth straight loss appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Education Service Unit 9 hosts the first social media team day https://thesarpycounty.com/education-service-unit-9-hosts-the-first-social-media-team-day/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — Educational Service Unit 9 hosted its first ever Social Media Teams Day on Tuesday. The event was attended by social media influencer and Hastings native, Dante Bolehower. Schools competed in social media challenges centered around the four E’s; entertain, engage, empower and educate. ESU9 officials said events like this help students … The post Education Service Unit 9 hosts the first social media team day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Public Hearing Held on Proposed Parenting Bill of Rights https://thesarpycounty.com/public-hearing-held-on-proposed-parenting-bill-of-rights/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). The bill, introduced in the State Capitol, aims to give parents more control over their child’s education, and is already causing major controversy between supporters and opponents of change. On Tuesday, during a public hearing, the Education Committee heard hours of testimony from dozens of people on LB 374. It was introduced … The post Public Hearing Held on Proposed Parenting Bill of Rights appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Southern Nebraska School to Cancel Classes for Third Day Due to Threat https://thesarpycounty.com/southern-nebraska-school-to-cancel-classes-for-third-day-due-to-threat/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Thayer Central Community Schools will be closed Wednesday out of an abundance of caution due to a threat. This will be the third day that the school has been closed due to the threat. Thayer’s central administration said it received a threat against the school Friday afternoon. Soon after, the administration … The post Southern Nebraska School to Cancel Classes for Third Day Due to Threat appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Metro Area Students Explore Job Opportunities at Intern Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/metro-area-students-explore-job-opportunities-at-intern-omaha/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Students from across the Omaha metro got the chance to check out some job opportunities at local companies on Tuesday. Intern Omaha held their exhibition to help them connect. More than 200 high school students from 11 schools were able to test the participation of 25 enterprises. It is hoped that … The post Metro Area Students Explore Job Opportunities at Intern Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Dozens of people flock to the Nebraska State Capitol for legislative hearings on the Bill of Rights of Parents https://thesarpycounty.com/dozens-of-people-flock-to-the-nebraska-state-capitol-for-legislative-hearings-on-the-bill-of-rights-of-parents/ OMAHA, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — For several hours Tuesday, the Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee heard testimony from community members across the state on LB374, a bill that seeks transparency in schools and aims to create a “bill of parental rights.” Parents, grandparents, students, teachers, and many others poured out their hearts to committee members for three … The post Dozens of people flock to the Nebraska State Capitol for legislative hearings on the Bill of Rights of Parents appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Colorado teenager captured after engine bleeds during chase with soldiers from Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/colorado-teenager-captured-after-engine-bleeds-during-chase-with-soldiers-from-nebraska/ Photo courtesy of NSP LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Colorado teenager was arrested early Tuesday morning after a high-speed chase with soldiers from Nebraska. At approximately 12:40 a.m., a soldier tried to pull over a Subaru WRX, which was driving over 100 mph on Interstate 80 near Gretna. The 18-year-old driver refused to stop and … The post Colorado teenager captured after engine bleeds during chase with soldiers from Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hastings homeless shelter reopens https://thesarpycounty.com/hastings-homeless-shelter-reopens/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Crossroads Mission Avenue is officially open again after being closed for more than a month. The Hastings branch of the homeless shelter has had to close after a sprinkler pipe burst and damaged the building’s electrical panel. It happened on Christmas night, forcing residents to move to other locations in the … The post Hastings homeless shelter reopens appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘The impact of this place on my life is enormous’: paralyzed army veteran finds peace and happiness thanks to PVA https://thesarpycounty.com/the-impact-of-this-place-on-my-life-is-enormous-paralyzed-army-veteran-finds-peace-and-happiness-thanks-to-pva/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — Army veteran Chris Parnell is in amazing shape. “We don’t stop playing sports because we get old, we get old because we stop exercising,” said Patrick Reynolds, Parnell’s trainer. “I think Chris is proof of that. I never thought Chris was 50 years old.” Parnell served from 1989 to 1992 and … The post ‘The impact of this place on my life is enormous’: paralyzed army veteran finds peace and happiness thanks to PVA appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Why You Should Always Choose a Round Toothbrush Head – Dentists on the ‘Best’ Toothbrush https://thesarpycounty.com/why-you-should-always-choose-a-round-toothbrush-head-dentists-on-the-best-toothbrush/ From cavities to cavities, daily brushing and flossing is no problem when it comes to avoiding oral health issues. While knowing the cornerstones of oral hygiene is critical to maintaining a healthy smile, the type of toothbrush you use also plays a role. Luckily, two dental experts agree that one type ranks higher than the … The post Why You Should Always Choose a Round Toothbrush Head – Dentists on the ‘Best’ Toothbrush appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Quiet for the rest of the week https://thesarpycounty.com/quiet-for-the-rest-of-the-week/ Temperatures will be near normal for highs the rest of the week. As we approach February, our average high is around 37 degrees, so we’ll be close! Chances of precipitation will be small with only a small chance early next week. A quiet start to the day Wednesday with just a few clouds here and … The post Quiet for the rest of the week appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hastings College student ready to start her own coffee business https://thesarpycounty.com/hastings-college-student-ready-to-start-her-own-coffee-business/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Carli Russell is busy, very busy indeed. She has a business degree from Hastings College, also works with field football operations for the Broncos, and is now ready to add the entrepreneur to the list. Russell is originally from Lubbock, Texas and has said coffee has been a love of hers … The post Hastings College student ready to start her own coffee business appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln-Lancaster County COVID-19 Risk Indicator Remains Amber https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-lancaster-county-covid-19-risk-indicator-remains-amber/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Department of Health announced Tuesday that the COVID-19 risk scale will remain at the low amber level for a second week. The yellow position on the dial indicates that the risk of the virus spreading in the community is moderate. On the color-coded watch face, red represents the … The post Lincoln-Lancaster County COVID-19 Risk Indicator Remains Amber appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

As shoppers fled Target, some took refuge in local stores. https://thesarpycounty.com/as-shoppers-fled-target-some-took-refuge-in-local-stores/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Tuesday’s shooting at a Super Target forced shoppers to flee — some to other nearby stores. 3 News Now Host Zack Williamson spoke to an employee at Koko’s Korean Chicken who had gone into hiding themselves. A restaurant employee said that about 10 law enforcement vehicles drove into the parking lot, … The post As shoppers fled Target, some took refuge in local stores. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two Korean products ‘significantly’ increase hair count and thickness within a month https://thesarpycounty.com/two-korean-products-significantly-increase-hair-count-and-thickness-within-a-month/ A person can lose 50 to 100 hairs every day, but anything over 100 hairs is defined as alopecia. The use of drugs to combat the condition has become commonplace, but there is evidence that natural resources such as probiotics may play a role in hair regrowth. One study suggests that adding two probiotic foods … The post Two Korean products ‘significantly’ increase hair count and thickness within a month appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska Legislature is considering limiting the salaries of school superintendents https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-legislature-is-considering-limiting-the-salaries-of-school-superintendents/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lawmakers are debating how much money school superintendents in Nebraska should earn. Introduced by Sen. Dave Murman, who represents south-central Nebraska, the Superintendent Pay Transparency Act would limit their salaries to five times the salary of a beginning teacher. “The president of the United States, if I’m not mistaken, makes $400,000 … The post The Nebraska Legislature is considering limiting the salaries of school superintendents appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Aiming for the freezing point https://thesarpycounty.com/aiming-for-the-freezing-point/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – Temperatures will trend warmer this week… but not tonight. Under clear skies, temperatures will drop into the teens and single digits statewide with wind chill readings ranging from 5 to 15 below freezing. Wednesday morning. Wednesday should not miss the sun, which will not only increase our disposition but also the … The post Aiming for the freezing point appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wednesday Forecast: Midweek Warm Up… https://thesarpycounty.com/wednesday-forecast-midweek-warm-up/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – High pressure will dampen forecast conditions over the coming days… with a brief return of cold weather from Thursday evening to Friday morning… On Tuesday morning, another cold spell hit the region… with low temperatures ranging from 6° above zero in Grand Island… to -22° in Scottsbluff. Minimum temperatures tonight will … The post Wednesday Forecast: Midweek Warm Up… appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska educators and parents squabble over proposed ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-educators-and-parents-squabble-over-proposed-parents-bill-of-rights/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — For years, classrooms and school board meetings have been the vanguard of a clash between professional educators and conservative parents who seek greater control over what their children are taught. “Educators should be restricted from wasting valuable school time indoctrinating students from the CRT, CSE or SEL,” said Robbie Adams, a … The post Nebraska educators and parents squabble over proposed ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Virginia group sends out postcards criticizing term change proposal https://thesarpycounty.com/virginia-group-sends-out-postcards-criticizing-term-change-proposal/ LINCOLN. The ink has barely dried on a proposal to increase the number of state legislative terms from two four-year terms to three, but a group in Virginia is already criticizing the idea. A group called the Freedom Initiative Foundation recently sent out hundreds of postcards to voters of state senators who support a proposed … The post Virginia group sends out postcards criticizing term change proposal appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Technology links ex-boyfriend to slaying of Omaha woman Cari Allen, affidavit says https://thesarpycounty.com/technology-links-ex-boyfriend-to-slaying-of-omaha-woman-cari-allen-affidavit-says/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Court documents provide more insight into the hours leading up to Cari Allen’s disappearance. The affidavit of arrest for Aldrick Scott, the man accused of killing Allen and burying her in Kansas, sets out the following series of events. Allen, 43, had an appointment on Nov. 19. Both the man she … The post Technology links ex-boyfriend to slaying of Omaha woman Cari Allen, affidavit says appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grand Island Fire Department: The cause of the house fire is believed to be electrical in nature https://thesarpycounty.com/grand-island-fire-department-the-cause-of-the-house-fire-is-believed-to-be-electrical-in-nature/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – A home in southeast Grand Island was destroyed in a fire early Monday. The Grand Island Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 520 Midaro Drive at 6:07 a.m. When the first crews arrived, the fire was outside the facility. Flames and smoke could be seen for miles, … The post Grand Island Fire Department: The cause of the house fire is believed to be electrical in nature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Southern Nebraska school cancels classes on third day due to threat https://thesarpycounty.com/southern-nebraska-school-cancels-classes-on-third-day-due-to-threat/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Thayer Central Public Schools will be closed Wednesday as a precautionary measure due to the threat. This will be the third day the school has been closed due to the threat. Thayer Central Administration said they received threats against the school on Friday afternoon. Shortly thereafter, the administration contacted Thayer County … The post Southern Nebraska school cancels classes on third day due to threat appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

‘I was afraid I might die’: Target employees run to safety and take cover during shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/i-was-afraid-i-might-die-target-employees-run-to-safety-and-take-cover-during-shooting/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — It was a Tuesday afternoon full of terror for the people inside the Super Target at 178th and West Center Roads. “I was afraid I might die,” said Target employee Lauren Murphy. His colleague Samuel Jacobsen said he was sent to safety. “I was doing a personal order when my colleague … The post ‘I was afraid I might die’: Target employees run to safety and take cover during shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.