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Omaha City Councilman Garry Gernandt to remain hospitalized

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Omaha City Councilman Garry Gernandt will remain hospitalized as he undergoes additional tests.

Gernandt was taken from a press conference Wednesday afternoon to Alegent Creighton Health Creighton University Medical Center after having chest pains and feeling ill. Gernandt is in serious condition at CUMC.

Hospital spokeswoman Kathy Niver says Gernandt is resting and his condition has improved.

Gernandt was recently re-elected to the Omaha City Council. He’s represented District 4 since 2001.