Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of November.
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🚧 Accidents
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.
🚨 Crime
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.
🎭 Culture
Conservators restore a 1600s bible at the Ford Conservation Center in Omaha.
📰 Economy
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
Douglas County experiences unprecedented early voting numbers, with the election commissioner forecasting a slightly lower overall turnout compared to 2020.
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's recent revenue forecasts anticipate only slight growth, suggesting significant challenges ahead in balancing the state budget and advancing property tax relief.
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.
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