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Legistlation balances ATV, UTV freedom and safety

South Dakota offers some of the best ATV and UTV tourism in the United States, thanks in part to their legal framework to balance safety and freedom of use. Nebraska could soon follow suit if my bill, LB 1110, passes. On February 14th at 1:30 p.m., LB 1110 will have its public hearing in front of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee. This bill would clarify our laws on ATVs and UTVs with a regulatory framework like South Dakota’s.

Offense posts solid numbers, Rocket boys’ score win

In four games last week, the offense for the Syracuse Dunbar Avoca boys’ basketball team has started to ignite. The Rocket boys’ basketball team found a win in one game and were within 2-3 points in two other games last week. With the increase in offense, the boys are putting themselves in positions to add to the win column, but still need to find a crisp rhythm for a complete game.

SAH thanks Auxiliary for emergency blood warmer

Syracuse Area Health would like to thank the SAH Auxiliary Members for their donation of an emergency blood warmer. SAH Staff are pictured here with the new blood warmer, which was purchased for the Emergency Room to replace an old inefficient blood warmer. It is used to heat the blood or other fluids to a safe set point prior to transfusion into a patient. This could be necessary in cases where patients have experienced massive trauma and need large transfusions, or when they are fragile for medical reasons.

Syracuse grads compete in college track meets

Syracuse graduates Meredith Clark (‘19) and Lauren Meyer (‘20), both athletes on the South Dakota University track team, ventured to the UNL Adidas Classic in Lincoln on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29. Meyer jumped 17’ 5 ½” for 9th in the long jump and 36’3” for 9th in the triple jump. Clark placed 5th in the women’s shot put with a toss of 48’ ½”. She also competed in the weight throw but fouled on each attempt. South Dakota continues their indoor season on Saturday, February 5, at the South Dakota Alumni Meet in Vermillion.

NSP investigating Sunday morning I-80 crash

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred Sunday morning on Interstate 80 near Grand Island. The crash occurred shortly after an Aurora Police Officer attempted a traffic stop on one of the involved vehicles.

U-Haul benefits small business at Hwy. 50 auto repair

U-Haul Company of Nebraska is pleased to announce that Hwy. 50 Auto Repair LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Syracuse community. Hwy. 50 Auto Repair at 1201 Park St. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, pre-tow inspection and moving supplies.

Reaffirming the Right to Life

We’re on the cusp of a historic moment in America. After 49 years, the Supreme Court is set to revisit the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in 1973. This year, they have an opportunity to undo one of the worst decisions ever made by our nation’s highest court.