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Pub in Omaha prepares for St. Patrick’s Day despite cloudy weather https://thesarpycounty.com/pub-in-omaha-prepares-for-st-patricks-day-despite-cloudy-weather/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — It may have been gray outside on Thursday, but Omaha is set to turn green this Friday for St. Patrick’s Day. 3 News Now stopped by Clancy’s in West Omaha to see how the staff prepare for the holiday in bad weather. “It’s my 20th St Paddy’s Day and I never … The post Pub in Omaha prepares for St. Patrick’s Day despite cloudy weather appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A word of warning after a blind date that turned into an assault https://thesarpycounty.com/a-word-of-warning-after-a-blind-date-that-turned-into-an-assault/ OMAHA, Nebraska. (Nebraska) — The start of what he thought was a blind date left Chris Peters with a severely damaged eye and other serious injuries. “I could have been killed,” Peters said. Chris exchanged messages with the 21-year-old who posted on a dating app and drove to the area where she claimed to be … The post A word of warning after a blind date that turned into an assault appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A 12-year-old teenager was stabbed at a Taco Bell restaurant in New York City during an argument with another child. https://thesarpycounty.com/a-12-year-old-teenager-was-stabbed-at-a-taco-bell-restaurant-in-new-york-city-during-an-argument-with-another-child/ The 12-year-old boy was stabbed in the back during an altercation with another child at the Bronx Taco Bell on Thursday afternoon, police said. The boy was shot at about 1 pm at a restaurant on South Boulevard, police said. An ambulance took the victim to a Harlem hospital in stable condition with a wound … The post A 12-year-old teenager was stabbed at a Taco Bell restaurant in New York City during an argument with another child. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Students Demand Further Gun Reform Five Years After Massive School Strikes https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-students-demand-further-gun-reform-five-years-after-massive-school-strikes/ LINCOLN. Students at the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday demanded gun safety measures and urged the Legislature to stop efforts on the “unauthorized” concealed carry guns bill. Various organizations, including Nebrascans Against Gun Violence, Huskers Against Gun Violence, and Students Demand Action, linked Thursday’s press conference to National Strike Day March 14, 2018. . On … The post Nebraska Students Demand Further Gun Reform Five Years After Massive School Strikes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln’s man gets five years in prison for meth possession https://thesarpycounty.com/lincolns-man-gets-five-years-in-prison-for-meth-possession/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A Lincoln man will serve five years in prison for possession of methamphetamines, the US attorney’s office said Thursday. Michael Ray Ernst, 65, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of pure methamphetamine. On August 30, 2021, the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force issued a warrant … The post Lincoln’s man gets five years in prison for meth possession appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Eaton employees cited over fire at Hastings facility https://thesarpycounty.com/eaton-employees-cited-over-fire-at-hastings-facility/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Hastings Fire Marshall issued two summonses after a fire Thursday at the Hastings Eaton plant. According to a city press release, Hastings Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at 300 E. 39th St. at 10:00 a.m. Eaton halted operations at its Hastings facility, but employees and contractors were on … The post Eaton employees cited over fire at Hastings facility appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Speakers assess causes, concerns of nitrates in groundwater https://thesarpycounty.com/speakers-assess-causes-concerns-of-nitrates-in-groundwater/ “It is odourless, it is tasteless, it is colourless. Many times you can’t see it, but it’s there. This is how Yanqi Xu started a discussion on Tuesday evening at the public forum entitled “Nitrate in Nebraska’s water supply: what is the risk?” Xu was obviously referring to nitrates. A writer who researched and wrote … The post Speakers assess causes, concerns of nitrates in groundwater appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Enterprises Throws a March Madness Viewing Party https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-enterprises-throws-a-march-madness-viewing-party/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The March Madness has begun, and it’s no wonder it’s taking its toll on workplace productivity. Every year for the past five years, Rembolt Ludtke Law Firm, UNICO, the Lincoln House, and the Nebraska State House have taken a diversion to this and hosted a March Madness party for employees throughout … The post Lincoln Enterprises Throws a March Madness Viewing Party appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Expanding Your Horizons Conference at MPCC https://thesarpycounty.com/expanding-your-horizons-conference-at-mpcc/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science conference was held at Mid Plains Community College. In past years, career paths in science and mathematics have not always been easily accessible to women and minorities. This event is intended to help middle school girls explore different career options in science, … The post Expanding Your Horizons Conference at MPCC appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

March Madness: Creighton Bluejays Preparing for the NCAA Tournament https://thesarpycounty.com/march-madness-creighton-bluejays-preparing-for-the-ncaa-tournament/ DENVER (Nebraska) — The first of many NCAA March Madness games concluded on Thursday, with the Creighton Bluejays men’s basketball team in the thick of things in Denver. The Bluejays play in NC State on Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm and hope to stay in Rocky Mountain State until Sunday evening. The Jays just took … The post March Madness: Creighton Bluejays Preparing for the NCAA Tournament appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Covid variant has ‘potential’ to spark epidemic’s next surge – ‘looming threat’ https://thesarpycounty.com/covid-variant-has-potential-to-spark-epidemics-next-surge-looming-threat/ Since the pandemic began three years ago, the nature of the COVID-19 virus has continued to change. This is because, like many viruses, it continued to mutate into new variants. With each new variant, slightly different dominant symptoms appear, as well as the level of infection. Scientists first officially discovered the XBB.1.5 variant, or Kraken, … The post Covid variant has ‘potential’ to spark epidemic’s next surge – ‘looming threat’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Julia Fox ’embarrassed’ by brother Christopher’s arrest https://thesarpycounty.com/julia-fox-embarrassed-by-brother-christophers-arrest/ An “embarrassed” Julia Fox attributed her brother Christopher Fox’s arrest to “great trauma”. For the first time since his arrest on March 8, the ‘Uncut Gems’ star tried to defend her brother in front of her TikTok followers on Thursday. She said: “I know my brother and I always knew that he is like this … The post Julia Fox ’embarrassed’ by brother Christopher’s arrest appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Vice President Kamala Harris cites Iowa’s role in legal abortion appeals. https://thesarpycounty.com/vice-president-kamala-harris-cites-iowas-role-in-legal-abortion-appeals/ Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday in Des Moines that Iowa is “at the forefront” of the fight for access to abortion. Harris joined a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights with Democratic leaders, healthcare providers and public defenders at Grand View University in Des Moines. Lawmakers aren’t the only ones taking action to strip Americans … The post Vice President Kamala Harris cites Iowa’s role in legal abortion appeals. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska soldiers patrolling for impaired drivers on St. Patrick’s Day https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-soldiers-patrolling-for-impaired-drivers-on-st-patricks-day/ Photo courtesy of NSP LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Soldiers will be on the lookout for drivers with disabilities on St. Patrick’s Day, the Nebraska State Patrol announced Thursday. The patrol, along with the Lincoln Police Department, will have additional checks during the holidays as part of a nationwide effort to curb impaired driving. “Impaired driving … The post Nebraska soldiers patrolling for impaired drivers on St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska State Senator Merv Riepe Proposes Relaxed 12-Week Abortion Ban https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-state-senator-merv-riepe-proposes-relaxed-12-week-abortion-ban-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) – The road to passing a proposed abortion ban in Nebraska after an ultrasound detects heart activity ran into a roadblock the size of Ralston on Wednesday. Ralston State Senator Merve Riepe, a former hospital administrator who has supported previous efforts to limit abortion, has proposed changing the restriction in Legislative … The post Nebraska State Senator Merv Riepe Proposes Relaxed 12-Week Abortion Ban appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Regional notes for March 16th https://thesarpycounty.com/regional-notes-for-march-16th/ Five-Band Post-Prom Fundraiser Daily special 5 Bands for 5 Bucks is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Saturday, March 25 at the Cove, located directly behind the Midtown Event Center on Riverside Boulevard. The event is sponsored by the Midwest Music Center and Midtown Event Center and proceeds from the event will go to the 2023 … The post Regional notes for March 16th appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln Police Warn of Fake Auction Signs Across the City https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-police-warn-of-fake-auction-signs-across-the-city/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Lincoln Police Department is warning the public about fake auction signs that have begun to appear throughout the city. Signs in the courtyard advertise a public auction at the Marriot Hotel on Saturday. The sign states that government assets have been confiscated and lists high-value items such as jewelry, cars … The post Lincoln Police Warn of Fake Auction Signs Across the City appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha Storm Chasers Announce Werner Park Improvements for 2023 Season https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-storm-chasers-announce-werner-park-improvements-for-2023-season/ PAPILLON, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Omaha Storm Chasers have announced several updates and improvements for fans at Werner Park for the upcoming season. The most exclusive lounge area in Werner Park has been renamed the Prairie Flower Casino Club. It can accommodate 200 guests and is open to all club seat owners and is also … The post Omaha Storm Chasers Announce Werner Park Improvements for 2023 Season appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Convicted child rapist sentenced to chemical castration https://thesarpycounty.com/convicted-child-rapist-sentenced-to-chemical-castration/ A Louisiana man was ordered to undergo chemical castration at the end of a lengthy prison sentence for raping a person under the age of 13. Ryan Clark, 34, was sentenced to 35 years in prison. For the first 25 years, he will not be eligible for parole, according to the statement. VBRZ-TV. Tangipahoa County … The post Convicted child rapist sentenced to chemical castration appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Wrongly convicted Sidney Holmes released after serving 34 years of a 400-year sentence for attempted robbery https://thesarpycounty.com/wrongly-convicted-sidney-holmes-released-after-serving-34-years-of-a-400-year-sentence-for-attempted-robbery/ Officials said the Florida man was exonerated after spending more than three decades of his 400-year sentence in prison for a robbery attempt in 1988 that he never committed. Sidney Holmes became a free man on Monday after serving 34 years of a centuries-old sentence despite contrived, inconsistent evidence announced earlier this week by the … The post Wrongly convicted Sidney Holmes released after serving 34 years of a 400-year sentence for attempted robbery appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

US Senate Wants to Rescind Authorization for Military Force Against Iraq https://thesarpycounty.com/us-senate-wants-to-rescind-authorization-for-military-force-against-iraq/ WASHINGTON. On Thursday, the US Senate held a broad bipartisan vote to pass legislation that would revoke the 32-year and 20-year authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. A vote of 68-27 moves the measure past the House’s 60-vote obstructionist legislature and to a final vote on the passage as early as next … The post US Senate Wants to Rescind Authorization for Military Force Against Iraq appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man arrested after Columbus police found drugs while serving a search warrant at home https://thesarpycounty.com/man-arrested-after-columbus-police-found-drugs-while-serving-a-search-warrant-at-home/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Several drugs were found after a search warrant was served on a Columbus home early Thursday morning, police say. Officers served a warrant to the home of 33-year-old Rayann Bickerstaff, who police said was suspected of running a drug trade. Bickerstaff also had two warrants for his arrest, according to police. … The post Man arrested after Columbus police found drugs while serving a search warrant at home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The United States flag of honor arrives in central Nebraska to honor the Aurora couple https://thesarpycounty.com/the-united-states-flag-of-honor-arrives-in-central-nebraska-to-honor-the-aurora-couple-2/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) — The U.S. flag of honor arrived in Aurora Wednesday night to honor Bob and Loveda Proctor, ahead of their funerals. The Proctors have been married for nearly 70 years and Bob was a US Navy Veteran who fought in the Vietnam War. They were found dead on a county road … The post The United States flag of honor arrives in central Nebraska to honor the Aurora couple appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A sweet treat that can prevent vision loss – protects against macular degeneration https://thesarpycounty.com/a-sweet-treat-that-can-prevent-vision-loss-protects-against-macular-degeneration/ It may seem that our eye health and vision are out of our control. Many vision problems are genetic or age related. However, they can also be affected by certain lifestyle factors, meaning that there are steps we can take to better protect our eyes. Diet is one such factor, as is the case with … The post A sweet treat that can prevent vision loss – protects against macular degeneration appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man suspected of entering woman’s home with protection order https://thesarpycounty.com/man-suspected-of-entering-womans-home-with-protection-order/ A Norfolk man who is prohibited from both contacting a woman and staying at her home was arrested on Thursday. At 4:40 am, Norfolk Police launched an investigation into a suspected violation of the protective order, Captain Michael Bauer said in a news release. An officer saw a vehicle belonging to Christopher Anderson, 43, parked … The post Man suspected of entering woman’s home with protection order appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

More heating assistance funds coming to Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/more-heating-assistance-funds-coming-to-nebraska-2/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Biden administration is adding more money to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and Nebraska is receiving an additional $4.9 million as a result. Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates an additional $560 million will be added to the program. With the additional … The post More heating assistance funds coming to Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha police conduct selective alcohol enforcement over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-police-conduct-selective-alcohol-enforcement-over-st-patricks-day-weekend/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The Omaha Police Department will once again be focusing on roads this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. From March 16 to March 18, the department participates in an electoral operation to enforce the use of alcoholic beverages. Operations are funded by a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation to help reduce … The post Omaha police conduct selective alcohol enforcement over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

2 Nursing Home Employees Arrested After Manager Thought Their Story Sounded Fishy and Checked Cameras https://thesarpycounty.com/2-nursing-home-employees-arrested-after-manager-thought-their-story-sounded-fishy-and-checked-cameras/ On Tuesday, two Florida health workers were arrested on charges of beating two elderly residents of nursing homes. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office issued news release about an investigation involving two residents of the Inspirational Life at Ivy Ridge nursing home in the St. Petersburg area. According to the report, two employees told a colleague that … The post 2 Nursing Home Employees Arrested After Manager Thought Their Story Sounded Fishy and Checked Cameras appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman in stolen car arrested for hitting six, including two toddlers, in New York: cops https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-in-stolen-car-arrested-for-hitting-six-including-two-toddlers-in-new-york-cops/ A woman was arrested Wednesday night for allegedly rolling a stolen car onto the sidewalk outside a funeral home in Upper Manhattan. Dina Chimalha, 34, of Peekskill, lost control of a black Honda Accord she allegedly stole in Yonkers just after 6:00 pm on West 190th Street and Broadway in Fort George. The car jumped … The post Woman in stolen car arrested for hitting six, including two toddlers, in New York: cops appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Man sentenced to prison for using stolen credit card to purchase skid steer loader in Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-using-stolen-credit-card-to-purchase-skid-steer-loader-in-nebraska/ mgn extension LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A New Jersey man will serve two years in prison for using a stolen credit card to purchase a skid steer loader from a Nebraska company. The U.S. Attorney’s office said 33-year-old Kyle Halsey was convicted Wednesday of an illegal transaction with a login device. In February 2022, Halsey … The post Man sentenced to prison for using stolen credit card to purchase skid steer loader in Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.