3RPHD Risk Dial Rises- Now Between Moderate and High Risk Levels
The COVID-19 Community Risk Dials for the Three Rivers Public Health Department (3RPHD) jurisdiction of Dodge, Washington, and Saunders counties has been updated for the week. The 3RPHD jurisdiction saw an uptick in the overall positivity rate,
Amazon Tech Giant Breaks Ground on Fulfillment Facility in Papillion
An architectural model of what the Amazon facility will look like upon completion. Credit: Greater Omaha Chamber OMAHA- Amazon announced its newest robotic fulfillment center via a virtual press conference yesterday, saying they expect the facility to
MCC Receives Major Grant to Fund New Re-entry Service Program
OMAHA – Metropolitan Community College is the recipient of a $900,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. The award will fund a new program within MCC’s 180 Re-entry
Emery D. Johnson
Emery D. Johnson, age 96, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Nye Pointe. Emery was born June 21, 1924, to Walfred and Irene (Johnson) Johnson, in Oakland. Emery attended and graduated from Oakland
Mary J. Smith
Mary J. Smith Born June 20, 1958 – Died October 25, 2020 Services may be held at a later date.
Jeanette S. Jeppesen
Jeanette S. Jeppesen, age 57, of Fremont Died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Methodist Fremont Health Jeanette was born December 19, 1962 in Fremont to Larry and Melissa ‘Davis’ Strong. Jeanette graduated from Fremont High School
DHHS Deploying COVID-19 Testing Pods
LINCOLN- As part of Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) pandemic response, DHHS has worked with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and the Department of Economic Development (DED) to purchase five walk-up and five
Huskers-Wisconsin Game Canceled; UW Program Out with COVID
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin has canceled its scheduled game at Nebraska on Saturday. The game will go down as a “no contest,” rather than a forfeit. According to Big Ten protocol, Wisconsin must pause all team activities
EMA Issued for Missing 48-Year-Old Male
*** THIS ALERT HAS BEEN CANCELED *** NEBRASKA – An Endangered Missing Advisory has been activated in Eastern Nebraska to determine the whereabouts of Chad Townsend. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Townsend, who
Hy-Vee Becomes First Retail Grocery Chain to Implement Sterile Cart System
Sterile Cart is fully automated and will be installed in the majority of Hy-Vee stores in November. Hy-Vee, Inc. is introducing an automated cleaning system that fully cleans and sanitizes shopping carts after every use. By mid-November,
