Sarpy County Guide & News

07/24/2026

06/29/2026

Local baseball players will represent Team Nebraska at the Stinger High School National Championship in Omaha July 1-5.

OMAHA – A pair of local baseball players will be representing Team Nebraska in the Stinger High School National Championship in Omaha. Right-handed pitcher Chase Neneman, a senior-to-be at Gretna East, and infielder Markus Gorup, a junior-to-be at Elkhorn South High School, are among 24 of the top...

06/25/2026

Is it your lucky day?

Millionaire for Life™ Ticket Sold in Papillion Wins $7,500

LINCOLN - One lucky player who bought a Millionaire for Life ticket for the Wednesday, June 24 drawing has won $7,500.

The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Wednesday's Millionaire for Life draw matched four of five winning white ball numbers and the Millionaire Ball™ for $7,500. The ticket was sold at Hy-Vee Food Store #1514, 11650 So 73rd St, in Papillion. The winning numbers from Wednesday's Millionaire for Life draw were White 03, 04, 10, 36, 37, and Millionaire Ball 05.

Nine $7,500 Millionaire for Life prizes have been won in Nebraska since the game launched on February 22.

Winning Nebraska Lottery Lotto tickets expire 180 days after the drawing. Prizes of $20,000 or more must be claimed in person at Lottery headquarters in Lincoln. Additional information about claiming prizes can be found at the Nebraska Lottery website, nelottery.com, or by calling 800-587-5200.

06/19/2026

The relay will be in Springfield and Omaha areas on Sept. 22-24 and is seeking volunteers to participate. Free sign up link is below.

Coast-to-Coast Relay to Celebrate America 250 - STARTS JULY 1st

FRONT ROYAL, VA – In 2026, the American Discovery Trail Society (ADTS) celebrates the outdoors and 250 years of our independence with the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware, starting in July and ending around Thanksgiving. This event will be the longest continuous, non-motorized relay in world history. The ADTS invites all to join in the celebration by participating for a day or more in a relay, attending one of over 100 local events, or sharing your story of personal growth and adventure. Together, we commemorate America’s past and unify our country.

Participants will carry a specialized baton displaying the header and carrying a replica of the Declaration of Independence. There will be three batons to choose from - each engraved with the three founding principles in the document: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. There will be three different colors assigned to each baton as well - red, gold and blue.

This national celebration kicks off on JULY 1st from Point Reyes National Seashore in California and crosses the Golden Gate Bridge on July 4th! The relay calendar is now available to review here: discoverytrail.org/adt-relay-calendar

Interested participants or teams are asked to register for FREE at www.discoverytrail.org/america-250-relay. Runners, cyclists, hikers, wheelchair users and horseback riders are all encouraged to take part. We also encourage interest from those who wish to help with logistics, welcoming events or sponsorships.

03/02/2026

Several area attractions make the list for the 2026 Nebraska Passport program.

https://visitnebraska.com/press-releases/2026-nebraska-passport-stops-selected?fbclid=IwY2xjawQSw3dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRSmtmMnRyZUxvZWd4eFJ2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr1ERWwtQgWHaSIyNA-mJCZTNIvpM04ij07S1O1ewmyh5VLOB4A7bHHfZnGm_aem_Y0w62tZ7CWem3Xf-0eAcsg

2026 Nebraska Passport Stops Announced

12/10/2025

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