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Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
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Good morning, Omaha. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rachael Bickerstaff, charged with four counts of motor vehicle homicide and DUI, was driving at 139 mph before causing a crash in Omaha that killed four, including three of her children. KETV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Omaha police investigate a shooting in the Old Market area that critically injured one person, leading to a vehicle chase and the driver's arrest. KETV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Conservators restore a 1600s bible at the Ford Conservation Center in Omaha. Omaha World-Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Gretna City Council is recommended to not move forward with Rod Yates' $5 billion Good Life District project, citing financial and legal concerns, despite potential economic development benefits. Nebraska Examiner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska's education-scholarship law, Legislative Bill 1402, has awarded nearly 4,000 scholarships, aiding students to attend private and parochial schools, with its future up for a vote this year. Omaha World-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eleven rural Nebraska counties see a significant increase in voter turnout after implementing all-mail voting, though state law restricts larger cities from adopting this approach. Flatwater Free Press
- ➤ Douglas County experiences unprecedented early voting numbers, with the election commissioner forecasting a slightly lower overall turnout compared to 2020. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ In the tight Nebraska 2nd District U.S. House race, Rep. Don Bacon emphasizes national security and bipartisan leadership, while State Sen. Tony Vargas focuses on healthcare, abortion rights, and opposing Trump's influence. Nebraska Examiner
- ➤ Nebraska's recent revenue forecasts anticipate only slight growth, suggesting significant challenges ahead in balancing the state budget and advancing property tax relief. Omaha World-Herald
- ➤ A former paid circulator for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana testified in court about signing petition pages outside of a notary's presence following management's instructions, amid a lawsuit challenging the initiative's legal sufficiency. Omaha World-Herald
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Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille Live at Reverb Lounge
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Music Bingo Night at RTG on Center
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Nowhere Record Release Celebration
Celebrate the launch of NOWHERE's new album 'NEW PAIN' featuring performances by Western Haikus and Living Conditions.
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Lainey Wilson Concert at Omaha Holiday Boutique
Experience a night of country music featuring Lainey Wilson along with Zach Top and Jackson Dean at the CHI Health Center.
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2024 Omaha Holiday Boutique
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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Creighton Bluejays Men's Basketball Game
Experience an exciting college basketball showdown as the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights take on the Creighton Bluejays at the CHI Health Center.
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A Motown Christmas Concert Experience
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Free Coworking Week at Elevator Co-Warehousing
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Tyler Fischer Stand-Up Comedy Show
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