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Car crashes into Lincoln eyewear store, causing $75,000 in damage, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/car-crashes-into-lincoln-eyewear-store-causing-75000-in-damage-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A driver was cited Monday night after crashing into a Lincoln eyewear store, police say. At approximately 10:30 pm, officers were dispatched to the intersection of 56th and O Streets to report a three-vehicle crash. Police say a Nissan Maxima on O Street ran a red light and struck a southbound … The post Car crashes into Lincoln eyewear store, causing $75,000 in damage, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former man in federal prison for weapons offense https://thesarpycounty.com/former-man-in-federal-prison-for-weapons-offense/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Lexington man is headed to federal prison after being arrested for weapons in Omaha. The US attorney’s office said Bath Par Kuol, 27, was sentenced last week in federal court in Omaha to five years and three months in prison. After the prison sentence, Kuol will be on probation for … The post Former man in federal prison for weapons offense appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Newman Grove FFA continues to carry on the tradition https://thesarpycounty.com/newman-grove-ffa-continues-to-carry-on-the-tradition/ As the oldest and longest running chapter in Nebraska, the Newman Grove FFA continues to maintain a busy and competitive schedule this school year. The chapter was established in 1929 and has maintained a program since that year. Today there are 65 FFA members in the chapter of Newman Grove and Lindsay Holy Family schools. … The post Newman Grove FFA continues to carry on the tradition appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Tuesday at the local brewery will be open all year https://thesarpycounty.com/tuesday-at-the-local-brewery-will-be-open-all-year/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – This year, Cosmic Eye Brewing is taking its beer and using it for the benefit of society. They set up groups throughout the city and donate a portion of their income each month. “They are trying to make a difference and be part of our community. And in many cases, I … The post Tuesday at the local brewery will be open all year appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two car crashes in downtown North Platte https://thesarpycounty.com/two-car-crashes-in-downtown-north-platte/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — First responders were at the scene of a two-car crash in downtown North Platte on Tuesday morning. The collision between a Buick and a Honda took place around 9 in the morning. The Buick landed on its side. “I was headed west. I was cleared,” said Gladys Hodges, a car … The post Two car crashes in downtown North Platte appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Head and Heart and Father John Misty come to Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/head-and-heart-and-father-john-misty-come-to-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — “Head and Heart” and “Father John Misty” will arrive at the Pinewood Bowl Theater in Lincoln on August 18. The Head and The Heart are known for such hits as “Rivers and Roads” and “Honeybee”. Father John Misty is known for his songs “I Love You Little Bear” and “Mr. Tillman”. … The post Head and Heart and Father John Misty come to Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Train derailed southeast of Gothenburg https://thesarpycounty.com/train-derailed-southeast-of-gothenburg/ NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Cleanup work is underway Tuesday morning after a train derailed near Gothenburg. Around 1:45 a.m., approximately 31 cars of a Union Pacific coal train derailed three miles southeast of Gothenburg. No harm done. A UP spokesman said one of the three main tracks near the crash site reopened to train … The post Train derailed southeast of Gothenburg appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Diabetes: Eating a certain fruit 30 minutes before a meal can lower blood sugar levels https://thesarpycounty.com/diabetes-eating-a-certain-fruit-30-minutes-before-a-meal-can-lower-blood-sugar-levels/ Diabetes is a serious, life-changing condition. No matter what type of diabetes you have, it causes your blood sugar levels to be too high. Therefore, maintaining a stable blood sugar level is of key importance for those who live with it. One way to achieve this is through what you eat, and many health experts … The post Diabetes: Eating a certain fruit 30 minutes before a meal can lower blood sugar levels appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

fat and happy https://thesarpycounty.com/fat-and-happy/ Mardi gras The usual suspects will be taking your standard Fat Tuesday fare tonight, with special food and drink, live music, and royal cake. Square Donut offers extravagant Mardi Gras donuts, Coneflower Creamery offers King Cake custard, and Goldenrod Pastries has a limited supply of freshly baked King Cake. The Kitchen Table serves signature Creole … The post fat and happy appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lack of Court Staff Adds Stress, Overtime at Douglas County Court https://thesarpycounty.com/lack-of-court-staff-adds-stress-overtime-at-douglas-county-court/ LINCOLN. Ron Murtaugh, administrator of the Douglas County Court, remembers the days when there were 100 applicants for a job. Now, he says, he was lucky to get 20. “We have jobs that are so hard to fill that some of them are now marked Open to Fill,” Murtaugh said. His supervisors are constantly training … The post Lack of Court Staff Adds Stress, Overtime at Douglas County Court appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

More than 30 Union Pacific train cars derail near Gothenburg, officials say https://thesarpycounty.com/more-than-30-union-pacific-train-cars-derail-near-gothenburg-officials-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – No one was injured after 31 train carriages derailed early Tuesday morning near Gothenburg, officials said. Union Pacific said in a statement that the derailment happened around 1:45 am, about three miles southeast of Gothenburg. Crews have begun using heavy equipment to clear the derailed cars, which were carrying coal, according … The post More than 30 Union Pacific train cars derail near Gothenburg, officials say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

#IMOMSOHARD: Ladies’ Night arrives at the Lied Center https://thesarpycounty.com/imomsohard-ladies-night-arrives-at-the-lied-center/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – #IMOMSOHARD is returning to Nebraska. #IMOMSOHARD began as a web series of best friends, comedians and real-life moms Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, sparking an online community of 2 million followers. The videos received nearly 300 million views worldwide in just five years. Hensley and Smedley will bring their comedy tour … The post #IMOMSOHARD: Ladies’ Night arrives at the Lied Center appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norfolk FFA had a full year of agricultural literacy https://thesarpycounty.com/norfolk-ffa-had-a-full-year-of-agricultural-literacy/ Students learned about leadership, personal growth, and career success through farming experiences. Students competed in a variety of competitions, attended conferences around the state and country, implemented community service projects, and experienced a variety of hands-on learning. Norfolk’s competition year was highlighted by experience. The state evaluation of the horses kicked off a year of … The post Norfolk FFA had a full year of agricultural literacy appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

#IMOMSOHARD: Ladies’ Night comes to the Center of Lies https://thesarpycounty.com/imomsohard-ladies-night-comes-to-the-center-of-lies/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – #IMOMMSOHARD returns to Nebraska. #IMOMSOHARD began as a web series of real-life best friends, comedians, and moms Christine Hensley and Jen Smedley, spawning an online community of 2 million followers. The video has amassed nearly 300 million views worldwide in just five years. Hensley and Smedley will return to their comedy … The post #IMOMSOHARD: Ladies’ Night comes to the Center of Lies appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Court to hear appeal to declare missing La Vista boy ‘presumed dead’ https://thesarpycounty.com/court-to-hear-appeal-to-declare-missing-la-vista-boy-presumed-dead/ PAPILLON, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A Sarpi County court on Tuesday is due to hear Tammy Larsen’s petition to declare her 11-year-old son, who has been missing since May 2021, “presumed dead.” Additionally, La Vista Police Chief Bob Lausten is battling a subpoena forcing him to testify at Tuesday’s hearing, due to begin at 1:30 p.m. … The post Court to hear appeal to declare missing La Vista boy ‘presumed dead’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

New stories in an old voice: Bella White plays Omaha https://thesarpycounty.com/new-stories-in-an-old-voice-bella-white-plays-omaha/ Subscribe to Newsletter for Readers Our great email newsletter will tell you everything you need to know about what’s going on in Omaha. Delivered to your mailbox every day at 11:00. Become a Supporting Member Subscribe to thereader.com and become a local news contributor. We need to pay writers so you can read … The post New stories in an old voice: Bella White plays Omaha appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Hy-Vee employees lose 10% off as officials report abuse of program https://thesarpycounty.com/hy-vee-employees-lose-10-off-as-officials-report-abuse-of-program/ Credit: Hy-Vee LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Hy-Vee employees have lost their 10% discount following claims by officials that people are abusing the program. Employees who work at the grocery store, which has five locations in Lincoln, were notified of the change on Friday. On Monday, officials said in a statement that there has been a … The post Hy-Vee employees lose 10% off as officials report abuse of program appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Train derails east of Gothenburg https://thesarpycounty.com/train-derails-east-of-gothenburg-2/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Cleanup work is underway on Tuesday morning after a train derailed east of Gothenburg. The accident happened at 12:18. A dozen cars are off the track. Law enforcement and Union Pacific Railroad crews are also at the scene. A witness who declined to be named said this was the third … The post Train derails east of Gothenburg appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Three Popular Pancake Toppings That May Help Lower Cholesterol https://thesarpycounty.com/three-popular-pancake-toppings-that-may-help-lower-cholesterol/ Whether you’re finning, turning or just buying yours at the grocery store, Britons across the country will be eating delicious pancakes this Shrove Tuesday. While indulging once a year is perfectly acceptable, bad dietary decisions can raise your cholesterol levels, raising your risk of heart disease. Therefore, it is extremely important to enjoy a sweet … The post Three Popular Pancake Toppings That May Help Lower Cholesterol appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Madison County is back to full plan and map update https://thesarpycounty.com/madison-county-is-back-to-full-plan-and-map-update/ A county’s two most important assets are its people and land. And they no longer produce land. With that preface in mind, Bobbi Pettit of Five Rule Rural Planning of Kearney resumed updating the county’s comprehensive plan last week. “I’m dependable but not punctual,” Pettit told the joint planning committee, mingling with humor as she … The post Madison County is back to full plan and map update appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Train derailed east of Gothenburg https://thesarpycounty.com/train-derailed-east-of-gothenburg/ NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Cleanup work is underway Tuesday morning after a train derailed east of Gothenburg. The incident happened at 00:18. About a dozen cars left the track. Law enforcement and Union Pacific Railroad crews also arrived at the scene. An eyewitness who wished to remain anonymous said this was the third crash … The post Train derailed east of Gothenburg appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Train derails east of Gothenburg https://thesarpycounty.com/train-derails-east-of-gothenburg/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Cleanup work is underway on Tuesday morning after a train derailed east of Gothenburg. The accident happened at 12:18. A dozen cars are off the track. Law enforcement and Union Pacific Railroad crews are also at the scene. A witness who declined to be named said this was the third … The post Train derails east of Gothenburg appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

26 Best & Fun Things To Do In Columbia (Missouri) https://thesarpycounty.com/26-best-fun-things-to-do-in-columbia-missouri/ Established in 1821, Columbia, Missouri is the principal city in a five-city metropolitan area. As a Midwestern college town, this burgeoning city is Missouri’s most populous. The town boasts three major college campuses which set the scene for arts and culture aplenty. As a result, there are so many fun and exciting things to do … The post 26 Best & Fun Things To Do In Columbia (Missouri) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Citizen Complaints Denied Opportunity to Testify in Nebraska Legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/citizen-complaints-denied-opportunity-to-testify-in-nebraska-legislature/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN. Citizens recently filled the conference rooms and hallways of the State Capitol to testify on thorny issues regarding guns, government funding for private schools, abortion, and LGBTQ rights. At least a dozen people who waited up to six hours in line were denied that opportunity … The post Citizen Complaints Denied Opportunity to Testify in Nebraska Legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Crews battle a fire at Lincoln Casey’s last Tuesday https://thesarpycounty.com/crews-battle-a-fire-at-lincoln-caseys-last-tuesday/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Lincoln Fire and Rescue is investigating a fire that broke out at a local gas station early Tuesday morning. LFR says it responded to the fire at Casey’s near South 13th and E Streets at around 2:15am An LFR sergeant tells Channel 8 that crews have arrived to find a fire … The post Crews battle a fire at Lincoln Casey’s last Tuesday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Goldenrod Pastries Bakes Sweet Treats for Fat Tuesday https://thesarpycounty.com/goldenrod-pastries-bakes-sweet-treats-for-fat-tuesday/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Fat Tuesday is celebrated around the world in the lead-up to the fasting season of Lent. Many people are familiar with the traditional royal cake that is New Orleans’ Mardi Gras icon, but Lincoln’s Goldenrod Pastries adds other traditional treats to the mix. Goldenrod Pastries makes Semla buns, a traditional Scandinavian … The post Goldenrod Pastries Bakes Sweet Treats for Fat Tuesday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A severe winter storm expected to hit the area Tuesday through Wednesday night https://thesarpycounty.com/a-severe-winter-storm-expected-to-hit-the-area-tuesday-through-wednesday-night/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) -SCOTTSBLUFF,Neb. (KNEP)- After a quiet, balmy weekend and the start of our week, conditions will begin to dip Tuesday night through Wednesday as a major winter storm is forecast for the area during this period. An Alberta Clipper system, combined with a strong low pressure area in the Pacific Northwest, will … The post A severe winter storm expected to hit the area Tuesday through Wednesday night appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man seriously injured while clinging to car to stop NYC thieves https://thesarpycounty.com/man-seriously-injured-while-clinging-to-car-to-stop-nyc-thieves/ A man was seriously injured when he grabbed onto his moving car to try and stop a trio of thieves from leaving in Queens late Monday night, police said. The 28-year-old victim was standing outside his car, which he had left running, on Lefferts Boulevard and Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill South around 10:45 p.m. … The post Man seriously injured while clinging to car to stop NYC thieves appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Calming mushrooms before bed for deep sleep https://thesarpycounty.com/calming-mushrooms-before-bed-for-deep-sleep/ Trying to sleep at night can not only make daily activities difficult and frustrating, but also have more serious long-term health consequences. Studies have shown that those who sleep less may be at greater risk for diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. So doing your best to get a good night’s sleep is … The post Calming mushrooms before bed for deep sleep appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Unsane with Violenteer and Big Water at the Reverb Lounge https://thesarpycounty.com/unsane-with-violenteer-and-big-water-at-the-reverb-lounge/ Found on Facebook page Insane February 23 15 dollars Reverb Hall Unsane will perform at the Reverb Lounge on February 23rd with Violenteer and Big Water. The show will be another long-awaited reminder that not all noise rock trios of the late eighties are created the same: most of them do not live up to … The post Unsane with Violenteer and Big Water at the Reverb Lounge appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.