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Hi twitterverse. Friday was my last day at the Omaha World-Herald. I’m sticking around town, but I’m leaving the world of journalism for now. I grew up reading the paper with my parents, and I delivered it to front porches in my neighborhood in middle school. (1/3)
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.@ceditor is one of the hardest-working, most empathetic people I know. Her guidance & careful thinking were invaluable. Approached every story she touched with a careful eye & compassion. Lee's decision on her and @randyessex = heartless, greedy, short-sighted, & a bad biz move.
Omaha World-Herald Guild@owhguild16 Feb 2022
Our statement on @LeeEntNews heartless & seemingly thoughtless decision today to can two of our top editors.
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My name appeared 2x today in the @OWHnews. "What is the cost of a 21-second birthday shoutout from a top player at one of the best volleyball schools...?" @aliaconleyOWH answers w an amusing blog on the time she used #NIL to give me the best bday gift! omaha.com/sports/huskers/vol…

Thanks, NIL: $35 bought a birthday shoutout from Husker Nicklin Hames

Getting in early on the Name, Image, Likeness action allowed a Husker fan to snag a birthday shout-out for her friend from Nebraska volleyball setter Nicklin Hames.

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And finally, Omaha's public library system is in store for some big changes ahead -- and the city may partner with a nonprofit whose donors have funded some of Omaha's biggest civic projects as it develops the library plan. omaha.com/news/local/find-ou…

Find out what could be in store as Omaha reimagines its public libraries

Omaha is drafting the next chapter of its public library system, a plan expected to lead to the demolition of the downtown central library and a new central library hub

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Back then, I loved learning about everything happening in my city, or stumbling onto a really great story. As an intern in 2016, and again when I rejoined the paper in 2019, I was starstruck by the kind, talented, caring people who continue to put out vital local journalism (2/3)
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I’m so happy to have contributed to that mission and look forward to cheering on @OWHnews and @owhguild from the sidelines. I appreciate everyone who has shared their perspective with me, or read our work. Thank you. One more story to come!
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Douglas County could press forward on implementing an indoor mask mandate without the state’s backing. But NE law says that kind of public health measure is subject to state approval, and state officials have warned of a lawsuit. From @jeffreyrobb omaha.com/news/local/followi…

Following state's denial, options for an Omaha mask mandate are limited

Douglas County could press forward on implementing a mask mandate. But Nebraska law says that kind of public health measure is subject to state approval, and state officials have warned

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UNL is suspending operations of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity less than a day after protesters descended on the Greek house in response to reports that a student was sexually assaulted there Monday. omaha.com/news/state-and-reg…

UNL to temporarily close fraternity while investigating alleged sexual assault

UNL is suspending operations of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity less than a day after protesters descended on the Greek house in response to reports that a student was sexually

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The State of Nebraska rejected the Douglas County health director's request for authority to implement a county mask mandate. Story via @CHRISBURBACH: omaha.com/news/local/state-o…

State of Nebraska rejects Douglas County's request to order a mask mandate

The State of Nebraska on Tuesday rejected a request from Douglas County’s health director who was seeking authority to implement a countywide mask mandate.

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And Lincoln has a mask mandate again. Comes as the Douglas County Health director has asked the state for permission to order a mandate in Omaha. As of last week, Omaha City Council said they were not pursuing one. Stothert today: "I do not support another mask mandate."
Matt Olberding@LincolnBizBuzz24 Aug 2021
#LNK bringing back its mask mandate. Everyone 2 and up will have to wear them in indoor spaces. In effect at least until Sept. 30.
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The best birthday gift from the best reporter and friend :)
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Douglas County Health Director Lindsay Huse says she is seeking a mask mandate for the Omaha metro area. Last week, Huse said she was told by Nebraska state officials that a move to issue a mask mandate would be challenged by the state.
Christopher Burbach@CHRISBURBACH24 Aug 2021
Replying to @CHRISBURBACH
Huse says she has sent a request to state DHHS for a directed health measure temporarily requiring masks for most people over 5 years old in most indoor settings in Douglas county
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Here's @JulieAnderson41's story from last week on the possibility of a state challenge: omaha.com/livewellnebraska/h…

Nebraska officials would challenge county-issued mask mandate, health director says

Douglas County Health Director Lindsay Huse said she has been told by Nebraska state officials that a move to issue a mask mandate would be challenged by the state.

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Christopher Burbach@CHRISBURBACH24 Aug 2021
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The county wide mask mandate could take effect tomorrow if the state approves, Huse says. From right here that seems like a pretty big “if,” as just last week she said state officials had told her they would sue to block a Douglas County mask mandate
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NEW: A long list of organizations and two Nebraska state senators launched a petition drive today that would let voters decide whether the state's minimum wage should increase to $15 an hour by 2026. Story: omaha.com/news/state-and-reg…

Petition effort launched in Nebraska to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026

A petition drive was announced Monday that would let Nebraska voters decide whether the state's minimum wage should incrementally increase from $9 to $15 an hour.

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Let's gooooooooooooo
Sam McKewon
@swmckewonOWH6 Aug 2021
Lauren Stivrins will be back. Eventually. More from @LincolnOWH: omaha.com/sports/huskers/vol… #huskers

Lauren Stivrins sets sights on national title in return to Nebraska volleyball

Lauren Stivrins, the Nebraska volleyball All-American who's been recovering from a back injury, announced Friday she will return this fall for her final season with the Huskers.

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Neighbors along Farnam Street from Saddle Creek to Elmwood Park have long called for an end to the sometimes-one-way, sometimes-two-way rules that govern the stretch of road. With UNMC development on the way, the city is moving ahead with plans to make it a permanent 2-way:
Omaha World-Herald@OWHnews6 Aug 2021
The City of Omaha's capital spending plan earmarks $100,000 to make detailed designs in 2022 and budgets another $2 million in 2023 to install the changes on Farnam Street. More from @jeffreyrobb: omaha.com/news/local/govt-an…

Farnam heads toward becoming permanent two-way street through Dundee in 2023

The City of Omaha's capital spending plan earmarks $100,000 to make detailed designs in 2022 and budgets another $2 million in 2023 to install the changes on Farnam Street.

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