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Local organization builds museum to revive South Omaha’s immigration history https://thesarpycounty.com/local-organization-builds-museum-to-revive-south-omahas-immigration-history/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska). What was once a basement museum is now being transformed into a local historical paradise. “When I started Omaha history classes at Omaha South High School and we were spreading local history, I realized how important that was,” Castrick said. “I got a grant to start a museum in south Omaha.” Gary … The post Local organization builds museum to revive South Omaha’s immigration history appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Injured partner of slain FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo recalls how the tragic day unfolded https://thesarpycounty.com/injured-partner-of-slain-fdny-emt-yadira-arroyo-recalls-how-the-tragic-day-unfolded/ Stunned former partner of slain ambulance Yadira Arroyo told a Bronx court on Tuesday how an ordinary day suddenly turned tragic when a deranged man stole their ambulance. Monique Williams recounted to jurors in painful detail how she and Arroyo, the beloved 44-year-old mother of five, were on their way to a call involving a … The post Injured partner of slain FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo recalls how the tragic day unfolded appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lack of Congressional Action to Protect Children Online Criticized in U.S. Senate Hearing https://thesarpycounty.com/lack-of-congressional-action-to-protect-children-online-criticized-in-u-s-senate-hearing/ WASHINGTON. U.S. senators on Tuesday expressed disappointment and outrage at the failure of Congress to pass legislation to strengthen online protection for children, including adding guardrails to social media platforms. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Democrats and Republicans pledged to continue working together to pass several bipartisan bills that missed President Joe Biden’s desk … The post Lack of Congressional Action to Protect Children Online Criticized in U.S. Senate Hearing appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPS says repeat offender is in jail; police investigating relationship with student https://thesarpycounty.com/lps-says-repeat-offender-is-in-jail-police-investigating-relationship-with-student/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday after police said he had violated two Lincoln schools in one month. On Jan. 23, the man entered Irving Middle School twice before crashing his car into a fence. He told school officials he was there to see his cousin, according to a statement released … The post LPS says repeat offender is in jail; police investigating relationship with student appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-agreement-with-nebraska-corrections-union-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state corrections office union to consolidate a labor contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents personnel classified as Protective Services, includes 3 percent market-matched salary increases for employees in each of … The post State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Inmate missing from Lincoln arrested by Omaha police https://thesarpycounty.com/inmate-missing-from-lincoln-arrested-by-omaha-police/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A missing person from a low-custodial correctional facility in Lincoln has been arrested and faces new charges. Christopher Foster, 36, went missing from the Lincoln Correctional Center on February 8, 2023, according to the Nebraska Department of Corrections. The Lincoln Community Correctional Center has a lower incarceration rate and allows inmates … The post Inmate missing from Lincoln arrested by Omaha police appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grand Island man charged with child labor https://thesarpycounty.com/grand-island-man-charged-with-child-labor-2/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Grand Island man is charged in Hall County court with five counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The allegations come following a child exploitation investigation conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Grand Island Police Department. According to the arrest affidavit, … The post Grand Island man charged with child labor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The study recommends a new I-80 interchange in western Sarpi County. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-study-recommends-a-new-i-80-interchange-in-western-sarpi-county/ SARPI COUNTY, Nebraska (Nebraska) – A new planning study recommends building a new I-80 interchange at 192nd Street and Capehart in western Sarpy County. The Omaha-Council Bluffs (MAPA) Metropolitan Planning Agency announced Tuesday that a study by the Sarpi County Planning and Environmental Affairs Office (PEL) has evaluated six possible locations for a new I-80 … The post The study recommends a new I-80 interchange in western Sarpi County. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Child suffering from rare disease saved by world’s most expensive drug https://thesarpycounty.com/child-suffering-from-rare-disease-saved-by-worlds-most-expensive-drug/ Baby Teddy Shaw has become the first British child to receive millions of dollars of NHS gene therapy for a rare, deadly genetic disease. A 20-month-old child inherited life-limiting metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD). It affects one in 40,000 babies and causes loss of nervous system and brain function, leading to a life expectancy of five to … The post Child suffering from rare disease saved by world’s most expensive drug appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Biden Renews Call for Gun Control Action After Michigan Mass Shooting https://thesarpycounty.com/biden-renews-call-for-gun-control-action-after-michigan-mass-shooting/ WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told his annual meeting with county leaders Tuesday that there is much more work to be done on gun control legislation, such as banning assault weapons, which are commonly used in most mass shootings. The call for gun control came again after a shooting at a Michigan State University school … The post Biden Renews Call for Gun Control Action After Michigan Mass Shooting appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska correctional officers get pay raise in new employment contract https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-correctional-officers-get-pay-raise-in-new-employment-contract/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Correctional officers in Nebraska are receiving a pay raise. The state reached an agreement on Tuesday on a new employment contract with the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents correctional officers. Safety and security specialists in the Department of Health and Human Services are also represented by the Fraternal Order of … The post Nebraska correctional officers get pay raise in new employment contract appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Grand Island man charged with child labor https://thesarpycounty.com/grand-island-man-charged-with-child-labor/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Grand Island man is charged in Hall County court with five counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The allegations come following a child exploitation investigation conducted by the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Grand Island Police Department. According to the arrest affidavit, … The post Grand Island man charged with child labor appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-deal-with-nebraska-correctional-union-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state’s Corrections Union to secure an employment contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Police Order, which represents protection personnel, includes a 3 percent increase in employee compensation based on market conditions in each of the … The post State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-agreement-with-nebraska-corrections-union/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state corrections office union to consolidate a labor contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents personnel classified as Protective Services, includes 3 percent market-matched salary increases for employees in each of … The post State reaches agreement with Nebraska Corrections Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union https://thesarpycounty.com/state-reaches-deal-with-nebraska-correctional-union/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an agreement with the state’s Corrections Union to secure an employment contract. This agreement between the State of Nebraska and the Fraternal Police Order, which represents protection personnel, includes a 3 percent increase in employee compensation based on market conditions in each of the … The post State reaches deal with Nebraska Correctional Union appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Settled conflict over who pays for utilities needed to build streetcars in Omaha. https://thesarpycounty.com/settled-conflict-over-who-pays-for-utilities-needed-to-build-streetcars-in-omaha/ LINCOLN. A compromise was reached on Tuesday in a dispute over how two Nebraska state-owned enterprises should share the cost of water and gas infrastructure work related to a planned streetcar project in Omaha. Officials said the agreement would not require the increase in utility rates discussed earlier. The previous stalemate between the city of … The post Settled conflict over who pays for utilities needed to build streetcars in Omaha. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska soldiers arrest a parole escapee in the small town of Orleans https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-soldiers-arrest-a-parole-escapee-in-the-small-town-of-orleans/ Photo courtesy of NSP LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested a man on Tuesday who was on the run from law enforcement. David Wengler, 40, had been paroled after being convicted of second-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance, use of a firearm to commit a felony and assault by a confined … The post Nebraska soldiers arrest a parole escapee in the small town of Orleans appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-department-of-health-and-human-services-recognizes-national-donor-day-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) -An organ, eye and tissue donor can save and heal more than 100 lives. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has recognized February 14 as National Donor Day, which highlights the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. According to Live On Nebraska, a local nonprofit dedicated to saving and … The post The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Celebrates National Donor Day https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-department-of-health-and-human-services-celebrates-national-donor-day/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – An organ, eye and tissue donor can save and cure more than 100 lives. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has designated February 14 as National Donor Day, which highlights the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. More than 300 people in Nebraska are waiting for organ transplants, … The post Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Celebrates National Donor Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Technique” by English naturalist Chris Packham for managing uncomfortable situations – autism https://thesarpycounty.com/technique-by-english-naturalist-chris-packham-for-managing-uncomfortable-situations-autism/ Growing up in the 60s and 70s as a child, Chris’ “relapses” in the supermarket were considered his “bad behavior”. “I didn’t act bad,” Chris said on Good Morning Britain (GMB). “I was stunned … by the environment.” In 2003, Chris was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism, at the age of 42. … The post “Technique” by English naturalist Chris Packham for managing uncomfortable situations – autism appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-department-of-health-and-human-services-recognizes-national-donor-day/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) -An organ, eye and tissue donor can save and heal more than 100 lives. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has recognized February 14 as National Donor Day, which highlights the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. According to Live On Nebraska, a local nonprofit dedicated to saving and … The post The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recognizes National Donor Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha and MUD reach agreement on cost of power lines along tram route https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-and-mud-reach-agreement-on-cost-of-power-lines-along-tram-route/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The City and the Metropolitan Utility District have reached an agreement on streetcar-related utility costs. Mayor Jean Stothert’s office provided a copy signed on Monday by her and Mark Doyle, president of MUD Omaha. The City Hall said in a statement that MUD Chairman Tanya Cook was also involved in the … The post Omaha and MUD reach agreement on cost of power lines along tram route appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 16-year-old boy is among two injured in a gunfight at a school in New York https://thesarpycounty.com/a-16-year-old-boy-is-among-two-injured-in-a-gunfight-at-a-school-in-new-york/ Law enforcement sources said two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were shot Tuesday just a few blocks from a high school in Brooklyn. Sources said the teenager was shot in the back on Bradford Street and Pitkin Avenue in East New York – about two blocks from JHS 292 Margaret S. Douglas, just before noon. … The post A 16-year-old boy is among two injured in a gunfight at a school in New York appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

One missile fired at the mysterious flying object hit Lake Huron, officials said. https://thesarpycounty.com/one-missile-fired-at-the-mysterious-flying-object-hit-lake-huron-officials-said/ WASHINGTON. By the end of the week, the American public may learn about the administration’s strategy for unidentified flying objects going forward, but some questions about the three recent U.S. military downings may not be answered for a long time, if at all. The wreckage of three low-altitude objects shot down by US Air Force … The post One missile fired at the mysterious flying object hit Lake Huron, officials said. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Thieves used gardening tools to break into the Lincoln vape shop, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/thieves-used-gardening-tools-to-break-into-the-lincoln-vape-shop-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Lincoln vape shop was robbed on Saturday after burglars used a gardening tool to break in, police say. At approximately 3:45 am, officers were dispatched to The Highest Cloud near 48th and Adams Streets after a burglary alarm was triggered. When officers arrived, they found the glass door to the … The post Thieves used gardening tools to break into the Lincoln vape shop, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Grand Island City Council votes on the interim city manager https://thesarpycounty.com/the-grand-island-city-council-votes-on-the-interim-city-manager/ GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Nebraska) — Mayor Roger Steele will ask the Grand Island City Council to appoint Laura McAloon as interim city administrator. During Tuesday’s meeting, board members will consider appointing the city attorney to fill the position until the permanent position is filled following the retirement of city manager Jerry Janulewicz. In early December, … The post The Grand Island City Council votes on the interim city manager appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police investigate burglary at Lincoln vape store in northeast https://thesarpycounty.com/police-investigate-burglary-at-lincoln-vape-store-in-northeast/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Lincoln police are investigating a burglary Saturday morning at The Highest Cloud vape store south of North 48th and Fremont Streets. Officers arrived at the store on a burglar alarm at 3:44 am, according to the LPD. The officers noticed that the front glass door had been smashed and the officers … The post Police investigate burglary at Lincoln vape store in northeast appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Governor Jim Pillen appoints new Chief Medical Officer of DHHS https://thesarpycounty.com/governor-jim-pillen-appoints-new-chief-medical-officer-of-dhhs/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Gov. Jim Pillen has named a new Chief Medical Officer for the Division of Public Health for the Department of Health and Human Services. Pillen announced on Tuesday that it is appointing Timothy A. Tesmer, MD for the role. According to Pillen, Tesmer comes to his role from his private studio, … The post Governor Jim Pillen appoints new Chief Medical Officer of DHHS appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A Nebraska SWAT patrol has arrested an Orleans man accused of escaping from parole. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-nebraska-swat-patrol-has-arrested-an-orleans-man-accused-of-escaping-from-parole/ ORLEAN, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — A man who allegedly absconded from his parole watch last year has been arrested by a Nebraska SWAT patrol. David Wengler, 40, fled parole in March 2022, according to the Nebraska State Patrol, and authorities recently learned he lives in a residence near Colorado Avenue and West Maple Street in Orleans, … The post A Nebraska SWAT patrol has arrested an Orleans man accused of escaping from parole. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Officials say MSU shooting suspect found with threatening note in two other locations https://thesarpycounty.com/officials-say-msu-shooting-suspect-found-with-threatening-note-in-two-other-locations/ The Michigan State University shooter was found with a note threatening two New Jersey public schools, the district superintendent confirmed Tuesday. Anthony Duane McRae43, was found dead near the MSU campus late Monday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he killed three students and five injured, who remain in critical condition, MSU police and … The post Officials say MSU shooting suspect found with threatening note in two other locations appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.