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2023 Nebraska Passport stops select features of two North Platte businesses https://thesarpycounty.com/2023-nebraska-passport-stops-select-features-of-two-north-platte-businesses/ NORTH PATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – Nebraska Tourism announced stops included in the 2023 Nebraska Passport program, which includes two Lincoln County businesses, The Flower Market and Grain Bin Antique Town. Sara Talbott said the Flower Market has been applying for the program for eight years. “Finally we have been selected for the Passport program. We … The post 2023 Nebraska Passport stops select features of two North Platte businesses appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska authorities say two men killed a bald eagle and planned to eat it https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-authorities-say-two-men-killed-a-bald-eagle-and-planned-to-eat-it/ STANTON COUNTY, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Two 20-year-old Honduran citizens who both reside in Norfolk were arraigned Tuesday for possession of a dead American bald eagle, according to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office. Here’s what we know from the police: At around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, the sheriff’s office responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle … The post Nebraska authorities say two men killed a bald eagle and planned to eat it appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska legislators discuss concealed carry gun bill again https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-legislators-discuss-concealed-carry-gun-bill-again/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Should Nebraskas be allowed to hide guns without permission or training? The mayor of Omaha and the police chief of the state’s two largest cities oppose it. If you want to carry a weapon and hide it in Nebraska, you must have a permit and complete an 8-hour training course. But … The post Nebraska legislators discuss concealed carry gun bill again appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

A simple nasal spray could be a solution for ALS and dementia https://thesarpycounty.com/a-simple-nasal-spray-could-be-a-solution-for-als-and-dementia/ Scientists believe they are one step closer to developing a nasal spray to treat motor neuron disease (MND) and some types of dementia. Experts from the University of Sheffield suggest that the use of a small peptide – a molecule containing a few amino acids – can block mutant repetitive chains of information that can … The post A simple nasal spray could be a solution for ALS and dementia appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The staff, shocked by her shocking death, remembered the decapitated Abby Choi as a “merciful” and “kind” model. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-staff-shocked-by-her-shocking-death-remembered-the-decapitated-abby-choi-as-a-merciful-and-kind-model/ The dismemberment of model Abby Choi haunts the people who worked with her just weeks before the rising fashion model was brutally murdered, The Post has learned. Choi, 28, whose mutilated remains were found on Friday in pots and a fridge in a house in suburban Hong Kong, previously told her more than 100,000 Instagram … The post The staff, shocked by her shocking death, remembered the decapitated Abby Choi as a “merciful” and “kind” model. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Gun bill opponents say ‘constitutional carry’ bills have increased violent crime https://thesarpycounty.com/gun-bill-opponents-say-constitutional-carry-bills-have-increased-violent-crime/ LINCOLN. The gun rights debate returned to the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday, with supporters and opponents of the so-called “constitutional carry” bill divided over how far those rights should go. Advocates for allowing people to carry concealed weapons without obtaining a government permit and taking a gun safety course have argued that Nebraska’s constitution is … The post Gun bill opponents say ‘constitutional carry’ bills have increased violent crime appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska lawmakers cite two men accused of shooting and killing a bald eagle https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-lawmakers-cite-two-men-accused-of-shooting-and-killing-a-bald-eagle/ Marneejill / flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Two men were subpoenaed after MPs said they were caught with a dead bald eagle on Tuesday afternoon. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the Wood Duck recreation area on reports of a suspicious vehicle. Officers spotted the vehicle in … The post Nebraska lawmakers cite two men accused of shooting and killing a bald eagle appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The Prairie Arts Center hosts the annual High School Invitational https://thesarpycounty.com/the-prairie-arts-center-hosts-the-annual-high-school-invitational/ NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Nebraska) – North Platte High School’s invitation-only art exhibit is on view throughout the month of March at the Prairie Arts Center. The exhibition provides an opportunity for students to showcase their talents and skills and showcase them for all to see in the surrounding areas. There were five area schools that … The post The Prairie Arts Center hosts the annual High School Invitational appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Douglas County Emergency Management conducts first siren test of the season https://thesarpycounty.com/douglas-county-emergency-management-conducts-first-siren-test-of-the-season/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – This sound is heard every year, preparing us for the season of severe weather. The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management is making all this noise to keep the outdoor emergency system running as the season approaches. “For these first tests right after winter, because winters are harsh, we often, maybe … The post Douglas County Emergency Management conducts first siren test of the season appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

$150,000 guard dogs are the new must-have security system for the rich https://thesarpycounty.com/150000-guard-dogs-are-the-new-must-have-security-system-for-the-rich/ Release the hounds! Dogs have long been a status symbol in Los Angeles, but the latest must-have breed isn’t some tiny designer fur bauble bred for Instagram. Due to home invasions in the City of Angels, mansion owners with money are shelling out for well-trained guard dogs worth up to $150,000 each. These furry beasts … The post $150,000 guard dogs are the new must-have security system for the rich appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chili and Elote, Potholes of Omaha, Gun at school https://thesarpycounty.com/chili-and-elote-potholes-of-omaha-gun-at-school/ Read past Reed Moore daily newsletters Today’s highlights: Chile and Eloth are Sarah Locke’s favorites this week. The city of Omaha has not had a pothole repair contract since 2019. No charges will be brought against a Lincoln boy who brought a loaded gun to an elementary school. Six vendors will offer you a variety … The post Chili and Elote, Potholes of Omaha, Gun at school appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

WATCH: Meat Bandits raid Hog Wild’s freezer, Lincoln police say https://thesarpycounty.com/watch-meat-bandits-raid-hog-wilds-freezer-lincoln-police-say/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – Police are looking for two meat thieves who broke into the freezer of a Lincoln barbecue restaurant in February. Lincoln Police say the two burglars were caught on camera at the Hog Wild Pit BBQ near 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway on Feb. 20. The thieves broke into the restaurant’s freezer … The post WATCH: Meat Bandits raid Hog Wild’s freezer, Lincoln police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Elderly woman hospitalized with liver and muscle injury after mixing juice and statins https://thesarpycounty.com/elderly-woman-hospitalized-with-liver-and-muscle-injury-after-mixing-juice-and-statins/ Statins are the most widely prescribed drugs for treating high cholesterol, but their side effects remain a controversial issue. Sometimes medications cause calcium to spontaneously leak from storage within muscle cells. When muscle tissue releases its proteins and electrolytes into the blood (rhabdomyolysis), the consequences can be fatal. According to various studies, one way to … The post Elderly woman hospitalized with liver and muscle injury after mixing juice and statins appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Council Bluffs rebuilds Southern Expressway https://thesarpycounty.com/council-bluffs-rebuilds-southern-expressway/ CANSEAL BLUFFS, Iowa (Nebraska) – One of the busiest roads in Council Bluffs will be closed and delayed from Monday. The city is renovating the Southern Expressway between Interstate 80 and 19th Avenue. Construction will begin on Monday, March 6 and is expected to be completed by November. Phase 1 of the Council Bluffs Southern … The post Council Bluffs rebuilds Southern Expressway appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

It looks like the new husband of the “Squad” member, whom she secretly married, seriously violated the law https://thesarpycounty.com/it-looks-like-the-new-husband-of-the-squad-member-whom-she-secretly-married-seriously-violated-the-law/ It seems that the new teammate has as little respect for the law as his wife does for law enforcement. After news broke this week that far-left Rep. Corey Bush of Missouri secretly married a man her campaign hired for security, questions began to arise about the ethics of a congressman paying a romantic partner … The post It looks like the new husband of the “Squad” member, whom she secretly married, seriously violated the law appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Illinois mother of three found shot to death, police search ex-husband’s home https://thesarpycounty.com/illinois-mother-of-three-found-shot-to-death-police-search-ex-husbands-home/ An Illinois mother was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds after she failed to pick up her three children from school, and police raided her ex-husband’s home Wednesday. The bullet-riddled body of 41-year-old Rebecca Blifnick was discovered by a relative on February 23 at her home at 2528 Kentucky Road in Quincy, a city of … The post Illinois mother of three found shot to death, police search ex-husband’s home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Tourism’s 2023 Passport Program includes six stops in Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-tourisms-2023-passport-program-includes-six-stops-in-lincoln/ Nebraska Passport Program 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Nebraska Tourism announced Wednesday the destinations in this year’s Passport program, which includes six stops in Lincoln. Officials say the Nebraska Passport program “inspires” people to visit local destinations and businesses across the state to collect stamps. “We are thrilled to kick off the 2023 Nebraska Passport … The post Nebraska Tourism’s 2023 Passport Program includes six stops in Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NFAT Reaches $500,000 Fundraising Goal; transit to reopen its doors https://thesarpycounty.com/nfat-reaches-500000-fundraising-goal-transit-to-reopen-its-doors/ Legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne famously said, “Know how to win and how to lose and be able to handle adversity.” Despite nearly insurmountable adversity and an ongoing barrage of often negative public scrutiny, the North Fork Area Transit board has reached its $500,000 fundraising goal, the organization announced Wednesday. Achieving the goal means … The post NFAT Reaches $500,000 Fundraising Goal; transit to reopen its doors appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

More than 100 people will lose their jobs due to the closure of the Nebraska Book Company https://thesarpycounty.com/more-than-100-people-will-lose-their-jobs-due-to-the-closure-of-the-nebraska-book-company-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska) — After providing educational materials to more than 2,000 university partners for over a century, the Lincoln-based Nebraska Book Company will cease operations on March 1. According to their website, NBC first started in 1915 and was the first to stock and distribute used textbooks in college bookstores to provide the academic … The post More than 100 people will lose their jobs due to the closure of the Nebraska Book Company appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot suffers a landslide defeat to police union-backed candidate https://thesarpycounty.com/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-suffers-a-landslide-defeat-to-police-union-backed-candidate/ Paul Wallace and Brandon Johnson will face off in a runoff election to become Chicago’s next mayor after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, chiding the leader who made history as the head of the country’s third-largest city. Wallas, the former general manager of the school, backed by the police union, … The post Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot suffers a landslide defeat to police union-backed candidate appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Popular drink proven to improve liver health in people at risk of liver disease https://thesarpycounty.com/popular-drink-proven-to-improve-liver-health-in-people-at-risk-of-liver-disease/ The liver is an important organ that performs many complex functions that are critical to maintaining overall health. In addition to detoxifying the blood, the liver plays a role in metabolism. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat builds up in the liver, which can lead to scarring of the organ and reduced function. … The post Popular drink proven to improve liver health in people at risk of liver disease appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

One injured after a car crashed into a building in East Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/one-injured-after-a-car-crashed-into-a-building-in-east-lincoln/ Veronica Barreto, Channel 8 Veronica Barreto, Channel 8 Veronica Barreto, Channel 8 LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – One person was injured Wednesday after a car crashed into a building in east Lincoln. The incident occurred at LincOne Federal Credit Union near North 48th and W Streets at around 11:50 am Lincoln Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief … The post One injured after a car crashed into a building in East Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Kearney Police are investigating numerous thefts on the farm https://thesarpycounty.com/kearney-police-are-investigating-numerous-thefts-on-the-farm/ KEARNEY, Neb. (Nebraska) – Kearney Police are investigating after several businesses were burglarized earlier this week. Over the course of Tuesday morning, KPD said a total of four burglaries were reported, three in North Kearney and one downtown. Preliminary investigations show that the thefts took place between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The four businesses … The post Kearney Police are investigating numerous thefts on the farm appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Norfolk teammates looking for additional mentors https://thesarpycounty.com/norfolk-teammates-looking-for-additional-mentors/ Norfolk TeamMates serves students in grades 5 through 12. TeamMates is for students who could benefit from the extra support and encouragement of another caring adult in their life. Norfolk has around 55 matches, with a need for around eight female mentors and 10 male mentors. Tutors meet students typically during lunch or an open … The post Norfolk teammates looking for additional mentors appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The bill on financing the construction of the Eastern Ring Road is considered in the legislative committee https://thesarpycounty.com/the-bill-on-financing-the-construction-of-the-eastern-ring-road-is-considered-in-the-legislative-committee/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Part of the planning to complete the Lincoln Beltway system could be paid for by a new bill that was heard by the committee on Tuesday. LB721 will provide $25 million in government funding for the planning of the Eastern Beltway. Planning includes preparation of environmental impact studies, evaluation of documents for … The post The bill on financing the construction of the Eastern Ring Road is considered in the legislative committee appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska legislator gets people to vote on weighty TIF requests https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-legislator-gets-people-to-vote-on-weighty-tif-requests-2/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner). On Tuesday, a Nebraska lawmaker criticized Omaha’s practice of funding the city of Omaha with tax increases and is calling for people to vote before the tool can be used in projects the size of, say, a modern streetcar or an intersection remodel. “It’s not about the merits of the project, … The post Nebraska legislator gets people to vote on weighty TIF requests appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Diving team helps search for missing Aurora couple https://thesarpycounty.com/diving-team-helps-search-for-missing-aurora-couple-2/ HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska) – It’s been almost two months since anyone has seen the missing Aurora couple. A group of divers from Oregon have been searching for Robert and Loveda Proctor for four days now. Adventures with Purpose is made up of a group of scuba divers who use sonar to search for missing people. … The post Diving team helps search for missing Aurora couple appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Murdo murder jurors make rare field trip before deliberation https://thesarpycounty.com/murdo-murder-jurors-make-rare-field-trip-before-deliberation/ On Wednesday, jurors visited the South Carolina estate where prosecutors say disgraced attorney Alex Murdo shot and killed his wife and son after examining the crime scene before returning to court to hear closing arguments in a closely watched murder trial. Vans with tinted windows took jurors about 30 minutes from the Walterboro courthouse to … The post Murdo murder jurors make rare field trip before deliberation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The trio stole four Ferraris in a wild robbery at a Nassau County service center. https://thesarpycounty.com/the-trio-stole-four-ferraris-in-a-wild-robbery-at-a-nassau-county-service-center/ Authorities said three scammers broke into a Ferrari service center on Long Island and made off with four luxury cars. The trio smashed the glass door of a Long Island Ferrari service center on South Service Road in Plainview shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, police said. The stolen vehicles included convertibles and two-door Ferraris, police … The post The trio stole four Ferraris in a wild robbery at a Nassau County service center. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

The man refused to leave after breaking into the East Lincoln home, police say https://thesarpycounty.com/the-man-refused-to-leave-after-breaking-into-the-east-lincoln-home-police-say/ Courtesy of Lincoln Police LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A man resisted arrest late Tuesday night after breaking into the East Lincoln home of a former acquaintance, police say. At around 11:30 pm, a woman reported that 45-year-old Michael Thomas broke into her home near 56th and Van Dorn Streets. Thomas, who entered the house through … The post The man refused to leave after breaking into the East Lincoln home, police say appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.