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The Nebraska amendments would protect reproductive freedom, prohibit punishment https://thesarpycounty.com/the-nebraska-amendments-would-protect-reproductive-freedom-prohibit-punishment/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Two constitutional amendments that would protect access to abortions here in Nebraska will be considered this Tuesday at the State Capitol. According to the legislative agenda, Senator Megan Hunt is seeking to submit the amendments to the Judiciary Committee. As with a bill aimed at banning abortions after six weeks, the … The post The Nebraska amendments would protect reproductive freedom, prohibit punishment appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Supporters of casino expansion beyond the existing six racetracks won a round in the Legislative Assembly. https://thesarpycounty.com/supporters-of-casino-expansion-beyond-the-existing-six-racetracks-won-a-round-in-the-legislative-assembly/ LINCOLN. Supporters of allowing casinos at more than six existing racetracks in Nebraska scored a victory of sorts last week. They helped block progress on a bill to delay until 2029 a necessary market study on the impact of casino gambling, including whether it would have a negative or positive financial impact on existing racetracks/casinos. … The post Supporters of casino expansion beyond the existing six racetracks won a round in the Legislative Assembly. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Five ‘silent’ stroke symptoms to be aware of – they can be ‘much more damaging’ https://thesarpycounty.com/five-silent-stroke-symptoms-to-be-aware-of-they-can-be-much-more-damaging/ A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. This can be caused by various reasons, such as a blood clot or a ruptured blood vessel. Whatever the cause, a stroke requires immediate medical attention. The main signs that someone is having a stroke are widely known, and the … The post Five ‘silent’ stroke symptoms to be aware of – they can be ‘much more damaging’ appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Families bear losses as pandemic aid ends, inflation continues https://thesarpycounty.com/families-bear-losses-as-pandemic-aid-ends-inflation-continues/ According to the latest Household Pulse survey by the US Census Bureau, 40 million people in the US have difficulty affording household expenses, and just over 25 million say they sometimes or often don’t have enough to eat. The survey is designed to collect data on the experience of households during the pandemic, as well … The post Families bear losses as pandemic aid ends, inflation continues appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Fitness supplement can kill brain cells ‘even at relatively low concentrations’ – study https://thesarpycounty.com/fitness-supplement-can-kill-brain-cells-even-at-relatively-low-concentrations-study/ Among the most popular supplements available to consumers are those designed to improve physical performance and energy levels. However, there is still no consensus on the effectiveness and safety of some fitness supplements. Some research suggests that taking certain amino acids in very high doses can be problematic for brain cells. According to Science Daily, … The post Fitness supplement can kill brain cells ‘even at relatively low concentrations’ – study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska Brewing Company Hosts Indoor Winter Farmers Market https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-brewing-company-hosts-indoor-winter-farmers-market/ LA VISTA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Farmers’ markets are the main activity during the warmer months, but when it gets cold, there aren’t as many. But on Sunday, people had a chance to check out the many local vendors at the indoor farmers’ market. The event was hosted by the Nebraska Brewing Company and featured vendors … The post Nebraska Brewing Company Hosts Indoor Winter Farmers Market appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police look for clues in murdered Hong Kong model https://thesarpycounty.com/police-look-for-clues-in-murdered-hong-kong-model/ Hong Kong police on Tuesday began searching a junkyard looking for clues linked to the gruesome murder of model Abby Choi, whose dismembered body parts were found in a refrigerator and cooking pots. Ex-husband Alex Kwong, his father Kwong Kau and his brother Anthony Kwong were charged with murder after police found her remains in … The post Police look for clues in murdered Hong Kong model appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case Involving Nebraska-Iowa AG https://thesarpycounty.com/supreme-court-to-hear-student-debt-forgiveness-case-involving-nebraska-iowa-ag-2/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Six months ago, President Biden announced an unprecedented plan: writing off all or part of student loan debt for 43 million eligible borrowers. Whether he has the authority to do so will be decided by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. An estimated 370,000 Nebraskas and 660,000 Iowans could get anywhere from … The post Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case Involving Nebraska-Iowa AG appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Papillion La Vista Community School Board to Vote on $130M Bond https://thesarpycounty.com/papillion-la-vista-community-school-board-to-vote-on-130m-bond/ The Papillion La Vista Community School Board is voting on the proposed bond, which includes approximately $130 million in projects. The district has identified several buildings that may be included in the projects, including Papillion High School, La Vista High School, and both high schools. In addition to the facility designs, the proposal includes land … The post Papillion La Vista Community School Board to Vote on $130M Bond appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha County Law Enforcement Encrypts Police Radio Traffic https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-county-law-enforcement-encrypts-police-radio-traffic/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Starting Monday, local law enforcement will encrypt their police radios. “All agencies will be fully encrypted by March 1st,” the Omaha police said in a statement Monday. OPD said its five sites will upgrade digital control radios at five sites sometime Monday. The OPD then rebroadcasts the unedited radio audio through … The post Omaha County Law Enforcement Encrypts Police Radio Traffic appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

LPS hires student paraeducators to make up for shortage of staff https://thesarpycounty.com/lps-hires-student-paraeducators-to-make-up-for-shortage-of-staff/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). Some Lincoln Public School students have the unique opportunity to work part-time in the school district while completing their senior year of high school. They help LPS address the shortage of staff working with special education students. The program started this semester. The LPS reported that this school year saw an increase … The post LPS hires student paraeducators to make up for shortage of staff appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Washington State Elementary Students Receive New Books at If You Give a Child a Book Fair https://thesarpycounty.com/washington-state-elementary-students-receive-new-books-at-if-you-give-a-child-a-book-fair/ OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska) — The second If You Give a Child a Book… fair continued Monday with members of the Nebraska team. The Scripps television station, including Nebraska, has donated over a million books with your support. At the Washington Elementary School, each child goes shopping and chooses three books to take home. We noticed … The post Washington State Elementary Students Receive New Books at If You Give a Child a Book Fair appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case Involving Nebraska-Iowa AG https://thesarpycounty.com/supreme-court-to-hear-student-debt-forgiveness-case-involving-nebraska-iowa-ag/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Six months ago, President Biden announced an unprecedented plan: writing off all or part of student loan debt for 43 million qualifying borrowers. Whether he has the authority to do so will be decided by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. An estimated 370,000 Nebraskas and 660,000 Iowans could get anywhere from … The post Supreme Court to Hear Student Debt Forgiveness Case Involving Nebraska-Iowa AG appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Nebraska High School Basketball Highlights and Scores, Feb. 27 https://thesarpycounty.com/nebraska-high-school-basketball-highlights-and-scores-feb-27/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — A handful of Lincoln high schools stamped tickets for the NSAA Men’s State Basketball Tournament Monday night. Lincoln East, Lincoln Southeast and Lincoln North Star are among the teams that will advance. Here are the results from the men’s district finals: Lincoln East 76, Lincoln SW 72 Lincoln North Star 48, … The post Nebraska High School Basketball Highlights and Scores, Feb. 27 appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

75-year-old man was able to skydive after heart surgery and extensive cardiac rehabilitation https://thesarpycounty.com/75-year-old-man-was-able-to-skydive-after-heart-surgery-and-extensive-cardiac-rehabilitation/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — From heart surgery to soaring in the sky with a healthier heart, the Lincoln man is immensely grateful for the care he has received through Bryan Health. At the age of 75, few people do what Dennis King does. Skydiving is an achievement in itself, but the way King was able … The post 75-year-old man was able to skydive after heart surgery and extensive cardiac rehabilitation appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Q Street section closes for 6 months https://thesarpycounty.com/q-street-section-closes-for-6-months/ The long-term road closure began on Monday morning. Q Street between 61st and 72nd Streets will be closed for approximately six months. Published at 18:09, February 27, 2023 and last update 2023-02-27 19:09:44-05 Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or distributed. Subscribe to the Headlines … The post Q Street section closes for 6 months appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Homeowners in Southwest Omaha are fighting the city over backup sewer damage https://thesarpycounty.com/homeowners-in-southwest-omaha-are-fighting-the-city-over-backup-sewer-damage/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The smell of sewer seeping into their basements won’t be soon forgotten by a couple of Southwest Omaha families near 106th and Y Streets. Finishing the completed basement, badly damaged by sewer backwater, was self-contained at a cost to the Bayliss family of approximately $6,000. “Because the city was unwilling to … The post Homeowners in Southwest Omaha are fighting the city over backup sewer damage appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

“Everyone Knows This Was My Dream”: Sam Griesel’s Long Trip Back to Nebraska https://thesarpycounty.com/everyone-knows-this-was-my-dream-sam-griesels-long-trip-back-to-nebraska/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) — Sam Griesel is living his dream as a Nebraska basketball player. “The whole arena was just exploding in a chant of Big Red,” he said. “And I was like, I was speechless at the time. I just looked around and smiled. That’s why I came here.” Growing up in Lincoln, Griesel … The post “Everyone Knows This Was My Dream”: Sam Griesel’s Long Trip Back to Nebraska appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

HS Basketball District Finals (Monday, February 27) https://thesarpycounty.com/hs-basketball-district-finals-monday-february-27/ Basketball scoreboard HS District Finals (Monday, February 27) Amherst 65, Hershey 34 Bellevue West 68, Lincoln Northeast 43 Bennington 47, Beatrice 34 Central City 43, Wayne 38 Dundee County Stratton 51, Holy Family Humphrey/Lindsey 36 Elkhorn South 53, Papillion-LaVista South 49 Elm Creek 50, McCool Junction 36 Freeman 53, Oakland Craig 22 Johnson Brock 51, … The post HS Basketball District Finals (Monday, February 27) appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Pillen Crosses Political Passage to Support Democrat Lincoln’s Mental Health Bill https://thesarpycounty.com/pillen-crosses-political-passage-to-support-democrat-lincolns-mental-health-bill/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska Examiner). On Thursday, Republican Gov. Jim Pillen stepped through the political aisle to give a surprise personal testimony in support of the mental health support bill. The bill was introduced by State Senator Anna Wishart of Lincoln, a Democrat in the officially nonpartisan State Legislature. She is also the main sponsor of … The post Pillen Crosses Political Passage to Support Democrat Lincoln’s Mental Health Bill appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha city struggles to deal with hundreds of potholes https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-city-struggles-to-deal-with-hundreds-of-potholes/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) – Potholes are common in Omaha this time of year, but many feel they are inevitable. “I zigzag, try to avoid potholes like everyone else, and sometimes it gets a little crazy,” says Omaha resident Martin Richardson. “We’re seeing our typical pothole season in late February and March, which is happening right … The post Omaha city struggles to deal with hundreds of potholes appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Channel 8 News Internship Program https://thesarpycounty.com/channel-8-news-internship-program/ CHANNEL 8 NEWS in Lincoln, Nebraska is hiring for various internships. This is not a “sit back and watch others” internship program. These are paid positions, learning all the key areas of newsroom, having a seat at the table and a voice on the newsroom. You will be exposed to a variety of on-air and … The post Channel 8 News Internship Program appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Two simple food substitutions can lower cholesterol levels by 10% – study https://thesarpycounty.com/two-simple-food-substitutions-can-lower-cholesterol-levels-by-10-study/ Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the blood. Too much of it can cause problems as it can build up leading to blockages. In severe cases, it can lead to medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes, depending on the blockage in the blood vessels. Diet is the main cause of high … The post Two simple food substitutions can lower cholesterol levels by 10% – study appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Guy Fieri’s Board of Hire Bluffs Kitchen + Bar is hosting an event on Tuesday https://thesarpycounty.com/guy-fieris-board-of-hire-bluffs-kitchen-bar-is-hosting-an-event-on-tuesday/ COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Nebraska) — Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is opening a new concept restaurant at Harrah’s Council Bluffs. The casino is holding a recruitment event for the restaurant on Tuesday from 15:00 to 18:00. Those interested in applying are asked to apply early on the Ceasar’s Entertainment website to secure a seat on Tuesday. … The post Guy Fieri’s Board of Hire Bluffs Kitchen + Bar is hosting an event on Tuesday appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha business owners build and close Q Street https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-business-owners-build-and-close-q-street/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — Commuters in South Omaha are discovering that one of their favorite streets has been closed for months. On Monday, public works closed the section of Q Street between 60th and 72nd streets. Some people are not happy with the changes. Q Street is undergoing major redevelopment next to 65th Street, right … The post Omaha business owners build and close Q Street appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Omaha South is raising a collective voice to say the area is ready to receive $100 million in ARPA funds. https://thesarpycounty.com/omaha-south-is-raising-a-collective-voice-to-say-the-area-is-ready-to-receive-100-million-in-arpa-funds/ OMAHA — South Omaha leaders convened Monday for the second time in a week to deliver a message to state officials that they are ready to commit about $100 million in pandemic recovery funds to use in their community. This time, their rallying point was the Plaza de la Raza – and the site’s long-awaited … The post Omaha South is raising a collective voice to say the area is ready to receive $100 million in ARPA funds. appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Police arrest man after hours of standoff at Lincoln’s home https://thesarpycounty.com/police-arrest-man-after-hours-of-standoff-at-lincolns-home/ LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska) – A man was arrested Monday afternoon after an hours-long standoff at a Lincoln home. Assistant Police Chief Jason Stille said police were called to a home near 36th and Van Dorn Streets as part of an investigation into terrorist threats and the misuse of 911. When police arrived, Steven Shiffermiller, 36, … The post Police arrest man after hours of standoff at Lincoln’s home appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Experiencing long waiting lists and growing need, Save the Children Institute expands to provide “hope and healing” https://thesarpycounty.com/experiencing-long-waiting-lists-and-growing-need-save-the-children-institute-expands-to-provide-hope-and-healing/ OMAHA, Nebraska (Nebraska) — The Save the Children Institute was founded 130 years ago and has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of children and families. Ten years ago, he began laying the bricks for what would come next in the Campaign of Hope. To understand why a $46 million campaign is needed, … The post Experiencing long waiting lists and growing need, Save the Children Institute expands to provide “hope and healing” appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

Suspect arrested after clash with police in southeast Lincoln https://thesarpycounty.com/suspect-arrested-after-clash-with-police-in-southeast-lincoln/ LINCOLN, Nebraska (Nebraska). A Lincoln man is in custody after a confrontation with police in southeast Lincoln on Monday afternoon. Lincoln police responded to a house near 36th Street and Van Dorn around 1:45 p.m. to investigate a report of terrorist threats and 911 abuse. Police said Steven Schiffermiller, 36, left the house but ran … The post Suspect arrested after clash with police in southeast Lincoln appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.

NHS launches health care revolution to stop drugs https://thesarpycounty.com/nhs-launches-health-care-revolution-to-stop-drugs/ Family physicians will be asked to stop relying on “the pill for every disease” as part of “one of the biggest reforms in modern healthcare ever seen.” Instead of regularly handing out expensive drugs, general practitioners and pharmacists will be asked to consider “social recipes” aimed at addressing the root causes of health problems. The … The post NHS launches health care revolution to stop drugs appeared first on The Sarpy County, Nebraska, News.