04/05/21 • Nebraska vaccine data • Nationwide case trends
Omaha Election 2021: Get to Know the Candidates
Primary day is Tuesday. Though tens of thousands have already voted by mail, many more will select candidates to face off in May’s general election. Read our complete coverage of every race as well as our April cover story that explores what this election cycle means for Omaha’s future.
Reed Moore’s Daily Rundown
Happy National Nebraska Day
Honestly, today’s news IS for everyone: The Douglas County Health opens COVID-19 vaccination appointments to all residents 16 and older, a pilot program could add a bike lane to Harney street through midtown, and Nebraska sees an increase in younger people hospitalized for COVID-19.
Around Omaha
- The Douglas County Health Department opens COVID-19 vaccination appointments to residents 16 and older. Those under 18 can receive the Pfizer vaccine, and anyone under 19 must have parental consent.
- Omaha church-goers return to indoor services on Easter Sunday, and many parishes keep people socially distanced for their safety.
- A proposed pilot program could add a bike lane to Harney Street from 10th Street in downtown to Turner Boulevard in midtown.
- A female-owned tea shop that started business in June 2020 has managed to thrive, despite the pandemic, thanks to support from the community.
- The Black Police Officer Association hosts a drive-through Easter event, giving away goodie bags and hot dogs, as well as holding a raffle to give bikes to children.
- Omaha mayoral candidates make their closing arguments before Tuesday’s primary election.
Around Nebraska
- Gov. Pete Ricketts offers his support for Georgia Republicans’s new voting law, after the MLB pulls the July 13 All-Star Game from Atlanta.
- Nursing home residents are allowed to leave their facilities to celebrate Easter with their loved ones.
- As COVID-19 cases in Nebraska rise again, the state is seeing an increase in younger people hospitalized with the disease.
Reed Moore’s Things to Do in Omaha on 4/20
Get Meta at 42 Degrees
With seven locations in Omaha and one in Council Bluffs, 42 Degrees has become a mainstay as far as head shops are concerned. Chances are you can find one near you, or “by your mom’s house,” as their salacious advertisements suggest.
Ultimately, 4/20 is in the company’s name. And as such, 42 Degrees is a no-brainer for anyone looking to make some celebratory purchases or admire fantastic glass art on the 4/20 holiday.
The reason 42 Degrees remains a staple in Omaha is because it simply has everything 4/20 related. From pipes and grinders to vitamins and vapes, there are plenty of tools to assist you in making this 4/20 the greatest one ever.
If you are feeling well enough to visit, then any one of 42 Degrees’ eight locations will make for a perfect stop on your quest to have a legendary 4/20 holiday experience. Mask up and party on.
The Daily Funny
