Gov. eases more restrictions

LINCOLN – Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the next steps in the State’s phased plan to loosen restrictions that have been in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

The new directed health measures easing restrictions on businesses and activities, will take effect June 22.

The new measures will allow bars and restaurants toreopen to 100 percent of their capacity.

Most counties in Nebraska (89 out of 93) will move to “Phase 3” of the reopening, Dakota, Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick counties will move to “Phase 2.”

Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt also said he expects schools to resume instruction this fall with students in their classrooms.