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The department heads are mulling where to transfer the Hastings City Hall workers https://thesarpycounty.com/the-department-heads-are-mulling-where-to-transfer-the-hastings-city-hall-workers/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) — Department heads are trying to figure out where City of Hastings employees should work. The city’s environmental director says City Hall is unsafe due to mold spores. A city spokesman said Tuesday morning that department heads have met but have not yet decided where city hall employees should be placed. At … The post The department heads are mulling where to transfer the Hastings City Hall workers appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Regional notes for March 14th https://thesarpycounty.com/regional-notes-for-march-14th/ The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and the Nebraska Pharmacists Association continue to distribute life-saving Narcan to Nebraska residents so they are prepared in the event of an opioid overdose. Beginning March 1, free Narcan is available in Neligh at Kubat Pharmacy, 108 W. 11th St. Other recently announced … The post Regional notes for March 14th appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Bill Proposes Changes to Emergency Mental Health https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-bill-proposes-changes-to-emergency-mental-health/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Currently, under Nebraska law, if someone is facing a mental health crisis and is considered a danger to themselves or others, the only people who can place them in emergency protection are police officers. “It is of great concern that the arrival of a police officer in an already stressful situation, … The post Nebraska Bill Proposes Changes to Emergency Mental Health appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Pottawattamie County Property Owners Will Receive Updated Estimates Soon https://thesarpycounty.com/pottawattamie-county-property-owners-will-receive-updated-estimates-soon/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Nebraska) – Pottawattami County residents will begin receiving updated property appraisals this month, and officials want residents to know how the appraisal process works. The county announced on Tuesday that it is finalizing the fiscal year 2024 budget, and officials say they are trying to keep tax rates as low as possible … The post Pottawattamie County Property Owners Will Receive Updated Estimates Soon appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two upcoming openings https://thesarpycounty.com/two-upcoming-openings/ Cibo Wine 00 Soon at number 11 and in Jackson, Cibi Vino is putting the finishing touches ahead of its expected opening in the coming weeks. The Italian Small Plate Diner at 1101 Jackson continues to hire and train staff for its official grand opening, and interested parties are encouraged to apply here. Evil food … The post Two upcoming openings appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Speaker of the Legislative Assembly responds to Kavanaugh’s filibustering by promoting long nights of legislative debate https://thesarpycounty.com/speaker-of-the-legislative-assembly-responds-to-kavanaughs-filibustering-by-promoting-long-nights-of-legislative-debate/ LINCOLN — Assembly Speaker John Arch on Tuesday laid out the first price he’ll demand for dogged piracy by state senator Machal Kavanaugh of Omaha and others slowing down the legislative session to limit discussion of legislation. Arch announced that he would begin hosting evening debates two weeks earlier than planned on Tuesday, March 28. … The post Speaker of the Legislative Assembly responds to Kavanaugh’s filibustering by promoting long nights of legislative debate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chemical previously found in household items linked to Parkinson’s disease – study https://thesarpycounty.com/chemical-previously-found-in-household-items-linked-to-parkinsons-disease-study/ The researchers say the industrial solvent trichlorethylene (TCE) has been widely used in the past. TCE has been used to remove caffeine from coffee, it has been used in cleaning wipes, aerosol cleaners, tool cleaners, paint removers, and aerosol adhesives. Although the chemical has been banned by the food and pharmaceutical industries since the 1970s, … The post Chemical previously found in household items linked to Parkinson’s disease – study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Catalytic converter thieves with a stolen car caught red-handed in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/catalytic-converter-thieves-with-a-stolen-car-caught-red-handed-in-lincoln/ Walker / Amazon.com, Inc. LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska)-A 17-year-old is in custody after police said he was part of a crew trying to steal a catalytic converter on Tuesday morning. Officers were first called to North 27th Street and Fletcher Avenue at around 1:26 a.m. They got a tip that looked like someone was cutting a … The post Catalytic converter thieves with a stolen car caught red-handed in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s legislative filibuster enters third week as progress continues to stall https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-legislative-filibuster-enters-third-week-as-progress-continues-to-stall-2/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska Legislature is in its third week of stonewalling a woman. Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has vowed to oppose anything unless, in her view, the rest of the body agrees. “I’ll be back to reading letters from individuals opposed to LB574,” Cavanaugh said. “I am the parent of a transgender … The post Nebraska’s legislative filibuster enters third week as progress continues to stall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Plans being finalized for the home, farm and garden show area https://thesarpycounty.com/plans-being-finalized-for-the-home-farm-and-garden-show-area/ Plans are being finalized for the 2023 Boone County Home, Farm and Garden Show in Albion. This year’s show dates are Friday 24 March and Saturday 25 March. Friday night preview will be 4-9pm. Saturday starts at 9:00 with the famous PitBoss Challenge. This year there will be dozens of vendors with offers for your … The post Plans being finalized for the home, farm and garden show area appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two people cut a catalytic converter out of a car in north Lincoln; teenager charged with https://thesarpycounty.com/two-people-cut-a-catalytic-converter-out-of-a-car-in-north-lincoln-teenager-charged-with/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). The teen faces charges after the Lincoln Police Department said he was one of two people caught cutting a catalytic converter from a car in northern Lincoln. On Tuesday morning, around 1:26 a.m., officers were sent to the 27th Street and Fletcher Avenue area to report a theft in progress. According to … The post Two people cut a catalytic converter out of a car in north Lincoln; teenager charged with appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska’s legislative filibuster enters third week as progress continues to stall https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraskas-legislative-filibuster-enters-third-week-as-progress-continues-to-stall/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska Legislature is in its third week of stonewalling a woman. Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has vowed to oppose anything unless, in her view, the rest of the body agrees. “I’ll be back to reading letters from individuals opposed to LB574,” Cavanaugh said. “I am the parent of a transgender … The post Nebraska’s legislative filibuster enters third week as progress continues to stall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police said a 7-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself. https://thesarpycounty.com/police-said-a-7-year-old-boy-died-after-accidentally-shooting-himself/ CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) – Friends and family of a Cleveland first grader mourn after police say he died by accidentally shooting himself in the head. Police say Demetrius Dunlap, 7, was shot and killed around 2:00 p.m. Saturday while sitting on a couch in a house on Cleveland’s West Side. His family took him to … The post Police said a 7-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Teen shot dead outside NYC high school leading to lockdown https://thesarpycounty.com/teen-shot-dead-outside-nyc-high-school-leading-to-lockdown/ Police said a teenager was shot and killed outside a Manhattan high school on Tuesday morning, leading to a lockdown. The shooting happened around 10 a.m. at Martin Luther King High School on the Upper West Side, police said. The teenager was taken to a local hospital in a stable condition. The school and neighboring … The post Teen shot dead outside NYC high school leading to lockdown appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Water Problems: From Lead Pipes and Nitrates to Too Little Water, broadcast in the Nebraska Legislature https://thesarpycounty.com/water-problems-from-lead-pipes-and-nitrates-to-too-little-water-broadcast-in-the-nebraska-legislature/ This story was originally published in the Nebraska Examiner. LINCOLN – Run plumbing to old houses in Omaha. Too high nitrate levels in rural and public wells. And not enough water to service the expansion of the growing biotech campus in Blair. There were many reports of water problems in the Nebraska Legislature on Monday, … The post Water Problems: From Lead Pipes and Nitrates to Too Little Water, broadcast in the Nebraska Legislature appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Lincoln shoplifter on the run after smashing a liquor bottle into the head of a Kwik Shop worker https://thesarpycounty.com/lincoln-shoplifter-on-the-run-after-smashing-a-liquor-bottle-into-the-head-of-a-kwik-shop-worker/ Pexels LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — The Lincoln Police Department is looking for a shoplifter who assaulted an employee early Tuesday morning. We were told it happened at the Kwik Shop near 56th & Holdrege Street, around 1:11am The 34-year-old worker says a younger male walked in, grabbed a bottle of liquor and attempted to walk … The post Lincoln shoplifter on the run after smashing a liquor bottle into the head of a Kwik Shop worker appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The wheels of the bus debate go round and round https://thesarpycounty.com/the-wheels-of-the-bus-debate-go-round-and-round/ The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education’s Monday evening meeting had a long agenda to tackle, including approving the hiring of a number of coaches, purchasing Chromebooks for student use, and issuing of the offer documents, among other points. But the board has repeatedly stopped short of questioning the details of the proposals’ budget. A … The post The wheels of the bus debate go round and round appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha woman convicted of child neglect resulting in death, arrested for violating probation https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-woman-convicted-of-child-neglect-resulting-in-death-arrested-for-violating-probation/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – The latest chapter in the disturbing case of child neglect. An Omaha woman whose 6-month-old daughter died in her care a few years ago is back in police custody. Investigators say Karmaleta Price, 25, violated her probation and last month a judge issued a warrant for her arrest. The Omaha police … The post Omaha woman convicted of child neglect resulting in death, arrested for violating probation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Nebraska state trooper sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a child https://thesarpycounty.com/former-nebraska-state-trooper-sentenced-to-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-a-child-2/ Bellevue, Neb. (Nebraska) – A former Nebraska state trooper will spend decades behind bars. According to Sarpy County officials, 25-year-old Brandon Dolezal was sentenced Monday in the Sarpy County Courthouse to 20 to 40 years in prison for first-degree sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Dolezal, who is a former Nebraska state trooper, was arrested … The post Former Nebraska state trooper sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a child appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha man dies from injuries sustained in collision with school bus https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-man-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-collision-with-school-bus/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Omaha police confirmed Tuesday morning that he died from his injuries. Here’s what we know from the police: A driver involved in an accident at 58th and Blondeau Streets on March 9 died due to injuries sustained during the accident. Yusuf Kafele, 61, from Omaha, died in hospital on Monday, March … The post Omaha man dies from injuries sustained in collision with school bus appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Woman arrested for evacuating Grand Island business https://thesarpycounty.com/woman-arrested-for-evacuating-grand-island-business/ GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Nebraska) — A Grand Island woman was arrested over the weekend after she made false statements and damaged property at a Walgreens store. The incident happened Friday at a Walgreens store on Webb Road. According to police, 28-year-old Samantha Schultz entered the store and told the cashier that a man with a … The post Woman arrested for evacuating Grand Island business appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer you should never ignore, says a gynecologist https://thesarpycounty.com/the-subtle-symptoms-of-ovarian-cancer-you-should-never-ignore-says-a-gynecologist/ According to Cancer Research UK, around 7,400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK, making it the sixth most common cancer in women. Ovarian cancer is more common in older women over 50, but anyone can get the disease, and there are certain risk factors that can increase your chance of … The post The subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer you should never ignore, says a gynecologist appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Handcuffed dead officer arrests man wanted for mortal wound https://thesarpycounty.com/handcuffed-dead-officer-arrests-man-wanted-for-mortal-wound/ Herman, Missouri, Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith was handcuffed around the wrists of the man police say killed him, Kenneth Simpson, who was arrested Monday after hours of standoff. Griffith was shot dead and officer Adam Sallentrup was wounded around 9 p.m. Sunday when they went to arrest Simpson at a Herrmann store on a string … The post Handcuffed dead officer arrests man wanted for mortal wound appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Video shows teen with autism pulled off train in New York City and beaten in disturbing attack https://thesarpycounty.com/video-shows-teen-with-autism-pulled-off-train-in-new-york-city-and-beaten-in-disturbing-attack/ A 15-year-old boy with autism was pulled off a train in Manhattan and beaten on the platform by a group of callous strangers who showered him with racial slurs, disturbing the video show. A disturbing clip posted to Instagram late Monday night shows a young woman in a Chicago Bulls sweatshirt pulling a defenseless teenager … The post Video shows teen with autism pulled off train in New York City and beaten in disturbing attack appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Haters gonna hate https://thesarpycounty.com/haters-gonna-hate/ Early last month, Pitchfork, an online indie music news and review site, posted a highly negative review of the glam rock album Rush!. by the Italian group Måneskin. Negative reviews aren’t new to Pitchfork, but this one was particularly scathing; his mood was neatly spelled out in the article’s subtitle, in which author Jeremy Larson … The post Haters gonna hate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The creatures cause traffic jams in Nebraska; drivers said to stay alert as the seasons change https://thesarpycounty.com/the-creatures-cause-traffic-jams-in-nebraska-drivers-said-to-stay-alert-as-the-seasons-change/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – The Nebraska State Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert while wildlife is on the move. The message comes after the soldiers capture some creatures causing a traffic jam in the west. They say animals are adapting to the changing seasons. Drivers are asked to keep an eye out for deer, … The post The creatures cause traffic jams in Nebraska; drivers said to stay alert as the seasons change appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Former Nebraska state trooper sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a child https://thesarpycounty.com/former-nebraska-state-trooper-sentenced-to-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-a-child/ Bellevue, Neb. (Nebraska) – A former Nebraska state trooper will spend decades behind bars. According to Sarpy County officials, 25-year-old Brandon Dolezal was sentenced Monday in the Sarpy County Courthouse to 20 to 40 years in prison for first-degree sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Dolezal, who is a former Nebraska state trooper, was arrested … The post Former Nebraska state trooper sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a child appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norfolk man arrested on fifth count DUI charge https://thesarpycounty.com/norfolk-man-arrested-on-fifth-count-dui-charge/ A Norfolk man is facing a list of felony charges after he was arrested for alleged drunk driving late on Monday evening. At 11:57 p.m., Norfolk Police placed a traffic stop on a car that was speeding on the 1000 block of Riverside Boulevard, Capt. Michael Bauer said in a news release. An officer made … The post Norfolk man arrested on fifth count DUI charge appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Soldiers Arrest Lincoln After Laser Attacking State Patrol Helicopter https://thesarpycounty.com/soldiers-arrest-lincoln-after-laser-attacking-state-patrol-helicopter/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Nebraska State Patrolmen have arrested a man for hitting an NSP helicopter multiple times with a laser as it flew over the city of Lincoln. Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense and any laser strike constitutes an in-flight emergency. At approximately 10:00 pm on Friday, NSP pilots took … The post Soldiers Arrest Lincoln After Laser Attacking State Patrol Helicopter appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Above average temperatures and sunny skies from Tuesday to Wednesday; Thursday possible light snowfall https://thesarpycounty.com/above-average-temperatures-and-sunny-skies-from-tuesday-to-wednesday-thursday-possible-light-snowfall/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) -SCOTTSBLUFF,Neb. (KNEP)-After a cold start to the week, the thermostat will drift above average once we enter Tuesday through Wednesday, with a chance of snow for Thursday. Since our high pressure system will be located towards our east, it will funnel in the heat from the Gulf of Mexico (warm air), … The post Above average temperatures and sunny skies from Tuesday to Wednesday; Thursday possible light snowfall appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.