10/07/20 • Day 24 of Phase IV • Nationwide case trends
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Today we have stories about the Omaha City Council voting to extend the mask mandate, a former catholic principal facing child pornography charges and Don Kleine’s continuing rift with the Democratic party.
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In Omaha
- The Omaha City Council has voted to extend the City’s mask mandate through Nov. 24.
- Federal officials have filed a complaint alleging production of child pornography against a former Catholic school principal.
- Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine is leaving the Democratic Party following criticism of his handling of the James Scurlock case.
- On Tuesday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man who shot himself at Douglas County Jail had been booked on more charges.
Around the State
- The Eastern Office of Aging has been forced to make budget cuts due to financial struggles.
- Several academic programs are on the chopping block as part of an effort to address financial struggles at Doane University.
- The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a recent fire set on the sidewalk outside of the Capitol Building.
What to do during quarantine?
From our list of things to do during quarantine:
New Hobbies
While fall can bring a lot of fun outdoor activities, it also harkens winter and months spent inside. So if you’ve got down time, why not start a new hobby? Start knitting scarves and gloves for your family. Or maybe get on goodreads.com and join your friends in their mad dash to complete end-of-year book reading challenges.
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