By Emily Krupicka
• The Senate Judiciary Committee continues to review Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications to fill the vacancy of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If appointed, Barrett would create a 6-3 conserverative majority in the Senate and be President Trump’s third elected justice.
• On October 11, in a 106-93 point game, the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA finals after defeating the Miami Heat. This victory scored LeBron James his fourth championship title in his basketball career.
• On election day, in addition to voting for government, Nebraska voters will have the opportunity to determine whether or not casino gambling will become legal in Nebraska. Nebraskans will vote for or against Initiatives 429, 430 and 431 which will permit casino gambling at horse races, create regulations for casinos and tax casinos.
• Almost three years after the murder of Sydney Loofe, Bailey Boswell, on October 14, was officially charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to committ a murder and improper disposal of human remains. The court is now deciding if she will face life in prison or the death penalty.
• In Hall County, coronavirus cases continue to surge, totalling over 100 in a single week. The Central District Health Department (CDHD) continues to encourage everyone to wear masks and to maintain a minimum six-foot distance between others.
• Allison Meier Madrigal, Sharon Placke and Joan Ruskamp were honored as Northwest’s three “distinguished alumni” on October 9. Each recipient was nominated for achieving their goals and doing good services that involve the community.
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