The Oriental Trading Company said Tuesday an employee was fired after a string fashioned into a small noose was found on another employee's chair.OTC President and CEO Steve Mendlik issued the following statement about the incident: "We are saddened and angry that a member of our Oriental Trading family was recently targeted in a racial incident. We absolutely do not tolerate hate or racism in our company. After learning about this cowardly act, we immediately launched an internal investigation and filed a report with local law enforcement. After our internal investigation, we identified...…The Oriental Trading Company said Tuesday an employee was fired after a string fashioned into a small noose was found on another employee's chair.OTC President and CEO Steve Mendlik issued the following statement about the incident: "We are saddened and angry that a member of our Oriental Trading family was recently targeted in a racial incident. We absolutely do not tolerate hate or racism in our company. After learning about this cowardly act, we immediately launched an internal investigation and filed a report with local law enforcement. After our internal investigation, we identified...WW…

A day after , the state of Nebraska has imposed its first Directed Health Measure to combat the spread of COVID-19, imposing those same limitations on three additional counties. Announced in a news release from Gov. Pete Ricketts on Thursday, the restrictions apply to Douglas, Cass, Sarpy, and Washington counties.According to the measure, gatherings of more than 10 patrons, customers, or invitees — not including staff — are prohibited in schools, daycares, gyms, salons, fitness centers, auditoriums, stadiums, arenas, conference rooms, meeting halls, theaters, libraries, or other confined...…A day after , the state of Nebraska has imposed its first Directed Health Measure to combat the spread of COVID-19, imposing those same limitations on three additional counties. Announced in a news release from Gov. Pete Ricketts on Thursday, the restrictions apply to Douglas, Cass, Sarpy, and Washington counties.According to the measure, gatherings of more than 10 patrons, customers, or invitees — not including staff — are prohibited in schools, daycares, gyms, salons, fitness centers, auditoriums, stadiums, arenas, conference rooms, meeting halls, theaters, libraries, or other confined...WW…

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services issued a summary of new coronavirus cases announced Thursday in several counties, bringing the state's total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 81.NDHHS also corrected its previous tally, noting that a case was erroneously removed.Thirteen new cases were reported Thursday around the state:Four new cases in Douglas County, Douglas County Health Director Dr. Adi Pour announced the county has confirmed an additional four cases of coronavirus.DCHD is now reporting the total number of cases in the county to be 44.The most recent cases are a...…The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services issued a summary of new coronavirus cases announced Thursday in several counties, bringing the state's total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 81.NDHHS also corrected its previous tally, noting that a case was erroneously removed.Thirteen new cases were reported Thursday around the state:Four new cases in Douglas County, Douglas County Health Director Dr. Adi Pour announced the county has confirmed an additional four cases of coronavirus.DCHD is now reporting the total number of cases in the county to be 44.The most recent cases are a...WW…

A bill was discussed in committee Wednesday that would provide for year-round daylight saving time. L-B 10-15 was introduced by Senator Tom Briese Wednesday. Under this bill, Nebraska would spring ahead one hour and then stay there.There is a catch.The bill will not take effect until both the federal government allows states to do so and until two neighboring states adopt similar year-round time legislation.…A bill was discussed in committee Wednesday that would provide for year-round daylight saving time. L-B 10-15 was introduced by Senator Tom Briese Wednesday. Under this bill, Nebraska would spring ahead one hour and then stay there.There is a catch.The bill will not take effect until both the federal government allows states to do so and until two neighboring states adopt similar year-round time legislation.WW…

Following national guidelines on social grouping announced during the Monday, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Nebraskans should begin limiting events to 10 people or less. The new guidelines, announced at a 3:30 p.m. live news conference, are intended to prevent overwhelming the state's health-care system. The recommended restrictions would include restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals, churches, movie theaters, gyms, etc. It would not apply to grocery stores. RELATED: Grocery suppliesThe state is taking steps to make sure grocery stores stay stocked. In an effort to discourage hoarding, officials...…Following national guidelines on social grouping announced during the Monday, Gov. Pete Ricketts said Nebraskans should begin limiting events to 10 people or less. The new guidelines, announced at a 3:30 p.m. live news conference, are intended to prevent overwhelming the state's health-care system. The recommended restrictions would include restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals, churches, movie theaters, gyms, etc. It would not apply to grocery stores. RELATED: Grocery suppliesThe state is taking steps to make sure grocery stores stay stocked. In an effort to discourage hoarding, officials...WW…