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Fremont, Nebraska Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Fremont face a federal lawsuit over its firefighter hiring rules?
  • How did Fremont’s opioid funds differ from other Nebraska counties’ spending?
  • How did Midland’s five-set home battle slip away in Fremont?

Also on today's calendar: BD Construction Ribbon Cutting and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homeschooled Firefighter's Attorney Warns Fremont (NE) of Possible Federal Lawsuit (firefighternation.com) — Fremont city officials are facing a potential federal lawsuit after a homeschooled firefighter applicant was removed from the hiring process because his diploma wasn’t from an accredited school, despite later policy changes. Attorneys argue Fremont violated his religious freedom and equal protection rights, citing his strong qualifications and the city’s own reversal on diploma rules. The case could shape how Fremont treats homeschool graduates in future hiring.
   

• Nebraska counties got money meant to combat the opioid crisis. Some are spending it on Flock cameras and other police tools. (heartlandbeat.com) — Fremont used its share of opioid settlement money to buy ambulance medications like naloxone and fund paramedic training for four people, while several other Nebraska counties steered similar funds toward police cameras, K-9s and SWAT training. Experts question whether law-enforcement gear fits the spirit of the settlements, arguing the money should prioritize treatment, prevention and recovery services statewide.
   

• Hagedorn's historic night powers No. 14 Mustangs over No. 15 Midland (msidemustangs.com) — Fremont volleyball fans saw a thriller as No. 15 Midland pushed No. 14 Morningside to five sets at home before falling 15-11 in the decider. Despite Midland’s strong fourth-set response, Morningside’s Sidda Hagedorn delivered a school-record 30 kills to seal the upset. The match showcased high-level GPAC play right here in Fremont’s own gym.
   

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    Monday October 5
  • Girls Volleyball: Yutan vs Douglas County West (Junior High)
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  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Product/Event Demonstrator in Fremont. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Fremont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fremont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gretna

  • OPPD - Turtle Creek Station RfC (nebraska.gov)
  • The October 1st Education News (omaha.com)
  • NU regents will consider changes to Elephant Hall renovation (omaha.com)

Omaha

  • Regents to consider more than $550 million increase to Project Health in Omaha (thereader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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