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Domestic violence incident led to officer-involved shooting

Two people were injured following an officer-involved shooting stemming from a domestic violence incident in South Omaha.

Although the police are investigating the incident, they are considering the possibility that the woman may have been kept in a closet against her will.

Officers responded to a domestic violence call around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. South 43rd and Frances Street.

Police said when they arrived at the scene they heard gunshots and a woman screaming from a closet. OPD officers “immediately opened the closet door” and two fired shots, according to a report.

It was learned that the woman’s life was not in danger after she was taken to the hospital. The man is in hospital with extremely critical injuries.

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New details in Thursday’s shooting of Omaha HS special education teacher

Expect new details Thursday about the shooting of an Omaha high school special education teacher at his home in Sarpy County.

Sarpy County Sheriff Jeff Davis is holding a press conference at 10:30 a.m. to announce what the investigation has uncovered so far.

Rebecca Geiger In what started as a domestic violence incident, she was reportedly shot and killed by her husband Rory on October 28.

“A gunshot was fired from inside the home by an individual outside the glass window. One of our officers returned fire,” Davis said in an update.

Life-saving measures were given to Rory, but he was also pronounced dead.

Ms. Geiger had just started her 10th year at Westside High School.

Vargas and Bacon race still unannounced

Winner of tight race between Rep. Don Bacon and State Sen. Tony Vargas for the 2nd Congressional District seat It has not been officially announced yet.

However, Bacon’s victory was declared Final voter lists are pending.

In its latest updatesBacon’s share in the AP is 51.4% and Vargas’ share is 48.6%.

Vargas had a slight lead in the totals heading into the final hours of Election Night, but by Wednesday morning the totals were Bacon returned to Washington.

The rematch between the two candidates is being played in a way reminiscent of the current situation. Same race two years ago.

What’s next for medical marijuana in Nebraska?

Both Nebraska medical marijuana measures Adopted after Tuesday’s vote – but the problem is not yet fully resolved.

more than that 70% of Nebraskans Voted in favor of legalizing medical marijuana. However, Judge Susan Strong is expected to rule on this issue. Validity of petition signatures this month.

“Seven out of ten Nebraskans who voted said yes, and it didn’t matter whether those votes came from rural or urban areas. Reporter Brian Mastre, Eastern Nebraska, Western Nebraska, city, country; “They all resolutely support this initiative,” he said.

A decision must be made to confirm the results on December 2. Even if 3,500 signatures are signed It’s definitely stainedTuesday’s results may be invalidated.

Biden will make statements on Thursday after Trump’s victory

Donald Trump has regained his presidency.

President Biden to make first appearance since Trump’s victory Make a statement on Thursday around 10 a.m. CT.

AP states that with Trump’s return, Biden will ask for a completely new administration from his administration.

“The next president now has 75 days to transition period The AP says he needs to assemble his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20.

Republicans want to win the House of Representatives

There are Republicans gained control The U.S. Senate announced early Wednesday.

AP reports that control over the US House of Representatives has been lost back and forth between Republican or Democratic majority.

“Several separate seats, or even a single seat determine the outcome. Final calculations will take some time, possibly pushing the decision to next week or later, the AP reported.

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