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Omaha World-Herald
December 28, 2017
Sarpy County's population is projected to grow by a whopping amount in coming decades, expanding from nearly 159,000 in 2010 to more than 300,000 ... Given the projected population expansion, there's a good chance the number of state senators from Sarpy County will increase in coming decades,ÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 20, 2017
'Tis the season for giving and Gretna Public Schools, in partnership with the greater Sarpy County community, pulled out no stops. Last week, the school district and all eight of its schools donated 6,454 diapers to an annual drive organized by the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office Fraternal Order of Police LodgeÃÂ ...
WOWT
December 19, 2017
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) -- Sarpy County deputies worked Tuesday to ensure families around their community will have a merry Christmas. Deputies joined Sarpy County families for the annual Shop with a Sheriff event at the Gretna Walmart. Children went around the store, picking out presents,ÃÂ ...
WOWT
December 18, 2017
Martin claims he was locked up in Sarpy County when the drugs were found and police were called. Martin says his lawyers do not believe his story and he's not happy with the legal representation he's getting from the Sarpy County public defender. "He told me in front of the judge that I was pissing him offÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 15, 2017
The lawsuit, which the county filed Thursday, alleges that Gretna's annexation isn't legal because it includes agricultural land. State law says cities can annex only land that is “urban or suburban in character.” The lawsuit also alleges that if the agricultural land is not a legal annexation, some of the otherÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 14, 2017
A 67-year-old Sarpy County woman whose husband shot her in the head stayed in the basement of the couple's home for six days, officials said, partly because ... Sarpy County sheriff's deputies went to the Karl and Cheri Langill house Wednesday morning after a friend of Cheri Langill's called authorities,ÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 14, 2017
Firmature-McCoy said they'd already been serving some people in Sarpy County and Ralson, so it made sense to officially service the entire area, she said. The new territory stretches from approximately east of 72nd Street to south of West Center Road. Firmature-McCoy took over the franchise in MarchÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 13, 2017
So far, four incumbent heads of Sarpy County departments have filed for re-election next year. They are Sheriff Jeff Davis, County Clerk Deb Houghtaling, County Assessor Dan Pittman and Director of Public Works Dennis Wilson. All four are Republicans who have been elected to multiple terms.
Omaha World-Herald
December 2, 2017
Nebraska's inheritance tax, which contributes about $1.5 million a year to Sarpy County coffers, fell under the spotlight Nov. ... Sarpy County Fiscal Administrator Brian Hanson told board members that the inheritance tax is an important source of county revenue and has been used to eliminate or restrainÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 31, 1999
A future Interstate 80 interchange at 192nd Street — still years down the road — is stirring up drama in Sarpy County. And the dispute is no surprise to those familiar with the county's history of turf wars. Sarpy County is the fastest-growing county in the state. While its five cities have largely decided how toÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 11, 2017
The closing of the Sarpy County Landfill near Springfield does not mean the landfill is literally closed. Although the landfill is full and no more trash is being added, an on-site transfer station has been established where residents may dump their trash as they always have. It is then transported to the landfillÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 8, 2017
Several individuals were honored with awards during the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Nov. 14. Front, from left, Travis Castle, Shelby Rust, Senator Sue Crawford, Joanne Carlberg, Gina Vanderheiden. Back, Tim Conrad, Maury Salz, Jim Masters, Mark Vanderheiden, KarenÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 1, 2017
Sarpy County's inheritance tax, which contributes about $1.5 million a year to county coffers, fell under the spotlight Nov. ... Sarpy County Fiscal Administrator Brian Hanson told board members inheritance tax is an important source of county revenue and has been used to eliminate or restrain increases in ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 30, 2017
Sarpy County has purchased a drone, and it will soon be taking photos somewhere near you. The Sarpy County Board Sept. 21 voted to establish rules and procedures for use of the drone that are intended to protect the privacy of county residents. Megan Barrett, county communications manager, toldÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 24, 2017
A 37-year-old was seriously injured Friday in a one-vehicle crash in Sarpy County. Authorities said the crash occurred just before 1:30 p.m. near 25th Street and Fairview Road, west of Offutt Air Force Base. The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said a 2004 Chevy pickup truck driven by Jeremy Clark was ...
KETV Omaha
November 22, 2017
Amid the cornfields between Highway 370 and Interstate 80, Gretna officials see an opportunity for growth. The Gretna City Council unanimously approved an annexation plan Tuesday that would add more than 2,000 acres to Gretna's city limits. “The community is growing and we want to be ahead of the ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 16, 2017
Every Sarpy County city except Springfield did better in the period April through June of 2017 than they did in the same period of 2016. ... Overall, Papillion accounted for 34.5 percent of total net taxable sales in Sarpy County, compared to 26.1 percent for Bellevue, 16 percent for La Vista, 15.5 percent for ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 15, 2017
Male deputies donated $90 to participate, while other male employees donated $30 to participate. These men will not shave until Dec. 17. Women at the Sheriff's Office aren't left out. Female deputies who donated $30 are allowed to wear fingernail polish. Female support staff and booking clerks who ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 15, 2017
Sarpy County communities have begun work on expanding sewer service to the southern portion of the county. The newly formed Sarpy County and Sarpy Cities Wastewater Agency met for the first time on Tuesday. Agency members include the county and the cities of Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 14, 2017
A 52-year-old man accused of robbery and rape in Sarpy County will stand trial. Stephen R. Prior ... The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office said that on Oct. 18, Prior entered a home near 156th Street and Giles Road about 11:45 p.m., took money and sexually assaulted someone inside. Prior was arrested a few ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 8, 2017
They were the first of two waves of trainees totaling 15 officers destined to replace a portion of the 42 sworn sheriff's deputies who currently operate the jail. The transition from sworn law enforcement officers to approximately 40 civilian guards is expected to reduce costs through attrition as deputies retire ...
Seattle Times
November 7, 2017
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A woman charged with vehicular homicide and drunken driving after a fatal Sarpy County collision has pleaded not guilty ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 7, 2017
A familiar storyline remained in place last month when the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation published Nebraska Department ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 7, 2017
Johnson is charged in Sarpy County Court with robbery and first-degree forgery, both on Sept. 26. Details on the forgery allegations are unclear ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 7, 2017
John Hubbard, director of corrections for Sarpy County, said deputies serving at the jail cost about $80,000 a year compared to the ...
Kearney Hub
November 4, 2017
Vance J. Johnson, 20, of Kearney was charged Thursday in a Sarpy County warrant alleging felony robbery of a residence in Papillion and with ...
Kearney Hub
November 3, 2017
Johnson is charged in Sarpy County Court with robbery and first-degree forgery, both on Sept. 26. Details on the forgery allegations are unclear. Late this morning, Johnson was being held at the Buffalo County Jail awaiting transportation to Sarpy County. No hearing date has been set. Johnson had been a ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 3, 2017
The SDLEA is a combined effort of the Bellevue, La Vista and Papillion police departments, along with the Douglas and Sarpy County sheriff ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 3, 2017
Betsworth has been with the department since 2005. He teaches officers how to teach field training classes. Shiller has been with the ...
Omaha World-Herald
November 1, 2017
Creation of the Sarpy Douglas Law Enforcement Academy is the latest expression of inter-jurisdictional cooperation between Sarpy County, the ...
WOWT
October 31, 2017
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) -- Sarpy County has called off a lawsuit over Gretna's annexation plans – at least for now. The lawsuit said ...
Omaha World-Herald
October 31, 2017
Both developments came early Monday afternoon, a day before the annexation lawsuit was set to go before a Sarpy County District Court judge ...
Omaha World-Herald
October 28, 2017
Service dog Manny was a hit Oct. 17 at Sarpy County's annual Student Government Day. The black lab warmed up to Kaiden Steingraber, ...
Omaha World-Herald
October 27, 2017
County leaders sign the Sarpy County and Sarpy Cities Wastewater Agency into existence Tuesday during a gathering at the Sarpy County ...
Omaha World-Herald
October 20, 2017
Sarpy County residents slept soundly Friday night knowing that authorities had arrested a man suspected of robbery and rape this week.
WOWT
October 18, 2017
(WOWT) -- A proposed annexation plan has prompted legal action in Sarpy County. The Sarpy County Attorney's office announced Wednesday ...
Omaha World-Herald
October 17, 2017
Sarpy County Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene of a shooting near 183rd Terrace and Emiline Street in Sarpy County on Thursday, Oct. 5.
KETV Omaha
October 17, 2017
Sarpy County, and the mayors of Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion and Springfield signed the agreement Tuesday creating the Sarpy ...
WOWT
October 5, 2017
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) -- Authorities have identified the victims of a Sarpy County traffic accident Wednesday night. Alexandra ...
Omaha World-Herald
October 3, 2017
Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov said he believes the county has standing to challenge Gretna's annexation plan, but whether the county will ...
Autobody News
December 31, 1999
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts was honored as a top business by the Sarpy County People's Choice Awards in Sarpy County, NE. ... said, “The staff at CARSTAR Don & Ron's are truly honored our loyal customers and friends voted CARSTAR as one of the top body shops in the Sarpy County area.”.
WOWT
December 31, 1999
La Vista, Neb. (WOWT) -- La Vista Police have identified the two victims killed Wednesday afternoon when concrete truck toppled onto a car.
Omaha World-Herald
December 31, 1999
The Sarpy County Museum's year-long emphasis on the 100th anniversary of American involvement in World War I continues Sunday when ...
Omaha World-Herald
December 31, 1999
Stephen R. Prior made his first appearance in Sarpy County Court on Monday morning. His next court appearance is scheduled for next month.
Omaha World-Herald
August 30, 2017
Papillion Mayor David Black's Aug. 23 presentation at an economic forum sponsored by the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce wasÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
August 30, 2017
Sarpy County has not increased its levy in more than a decade. The levy was at 29.99 cents per $100 of valuation from 2002 to 2015, when itÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
August 28, 2017
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, an unwelcome tenant at the Sarpy County Courthouse, is moving east to 45th Street on the southÃÂ ...
WOWT
August 23, 2017
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) -- A Sarpy County woman has been sentenced to 10-20 years in prison and ordered to register as a sexÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
August 23, 2017
He ran for Sarpy County Sheriff in 1974 and after being defeated, began working as a truck driver at Pamida. He eventually became fleetÃÂ ...
Omaha World-Herald
August 23, 2017
The Sarpy County Walk to End Alzheimer's, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, will be held at Bellevue West High School, 1501ÃÂ ...
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