25 New COVID-19 Cases Since Monday; Dodge County Now in Orange Risk Level
FREMONT – Three Rivers Public Health Department (3RPHD) reported 25 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases since Monday’s update: Dodge County: 836 cases (+13) Saunders County: 166 cases (+9) Washington County: 126 cases (+3) Total 3RPHD Case Count: 1128
Ricketts Announces Ban on Tiktok App on State Owned Devices
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the State of Nebraska will block the TikTok software application on all State-owned electronic devices due to security concerns. “The Chinese government has long engaged in systematic, covert efforts
Mary Lou Echtenkamp
Mary Lou Echtenkamp, 87, of Fremont, died in her home at Nye Square this past Monday August 10, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1933, in Columbus NE to Ida (nee Inselman) and Ernest Hellbusch. The
Man trying to steal dogs shot with his own weapon
OMAHA – A home invasion ended with a gunshot in northeast Omaha on Monday night. An Omaha man allegedly broke into a home and tried to steal two dogs at gunpoint before he was shot with his
Inmate to be charged with hate crime after assault on Black prison guard
LINCOLN — Prosecutors have charged a white prison inmate accused of attacking a Black prison guard with a hate crime after an assault inside a Nebraska prison. The Lancaster County Attorney’s Office today charged 31-year-old Devon Keezer,
Passersby Pull Man From Home on Fire
FREMONT – A man was saved from a fire in his home yesterday morning by passersby who noticed smoke coming from the structure. On Tuesday morning around 11AM, a home in the 1800 block of north Union
Midland University Students Earn PBL Honors
FREMONT – Three Midland University students secured top 10 finishes at the PBL National Leadership Experience in June. The event was scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, but was done virtually due to COVID-19.
Chamber Alerts Members to Scam Call
FREMONT – The Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce alerted its members to a scam call making the rounds again this week. The scam caller is identifying themselves as “Sports Media Marketing,” and they tell businesses in the
Omaha City Council Passes Emergency Mask Mandate Through 9/15
OMAHA – Omaha’s city council has approved an emergency mask mandate in indoor public places to prevent the coronavirus from spreading. The measure passed 7-0 on Tuesday after four hours of testimony from a divided public. The
Toddler Found Wandering Alone Results in Citation
FREMONT – The Fremont Police Department responded to two calls involving the welfare of children yesterday, making one citation and one arrest in the unrelated incidents. Tuesday morning around 11AM, police received a call reporting a toddler
