Dedicated donor: 90-year-old Nebraska man donates platelets for 725th time

“I’ve been blessed with good health so I thought I should give back,” the North Platte man said. “They tell me on the internet which hospital my platelets have gone to, so I know it’s pretty important.” Press Release Distribution Service

Weaver Lily Hope donates Chilkat Protector mask to Juneau’s Sealaska Heritage Institute

Weaver Lily Hope donates Chilkat Protector mask to Juneau’s Sealaska Heritage Institute A Chilkat mask woven to document the coronavirus pandemic has been donated to Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau. Weaver Lily Hope created a similar mask as part of an online art competition in April. It took her 60 hours to weave the mask, which was…

Berkowitz’s office pushes back on AG memo exempting state buildings from mask order

Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announces a mask mandate for the municipality during a press conference on Friday, June 26, 2020. (Screenshot of meeting broadcast via Facebook Live) Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s office pushed back on Monday after the state Attorney General attempted to limit the mayor’s mask order in state of Alaska buildings and facilities.…

Doane University to expand cannabis studies program this fall

The program director is planning to propose a full degree program to the Faculty Council later this fall that could create a cannabis studies major in time for the 2021-22 academic year. Press Release Distribution Service

Husker Harvest Days cancels 2020 show

Farm Progress, the organization behind the show, said the spike in coronavirus cases in several states to the decision, because vendors and attendees come from all over the U.S. Press Release Distribution Service

Doane University to expand cannabis studies program this fall

The program director is planning to propose a full degree program to the Faculty Council later this fall that could create a cannabis studies major in time for the 2021-22 academic year. Press Release Distribution Service

Doane University to expand cannabis studies program this fall

The program director is planning to propose a full degree program to the Faculty Council later this fall that could create a cannabis studies major in time for the 2021-22 academic year. Press Release Distribution Service

Western Nebraska woman was dedicated to goal of veterans memorial

Hazel Kleich, who died in 2017, was the driving force behind the just-finished memorial that is made up of stones engraved with the names of veterans buried in the cemetery. Press Release Distribution Service

Emerald ash borer found outside eastern Nebraska for first time

Emerald ash borers, invasive beetles that attack and kill ash trees, were found in Kearney, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture said Monday. Press Release Distribution Service

Emerald ash borer found outside eastern Nebraska for first time

Emerald ash borers, invasive beetles that attack and kill ash trees, were found in Kearney, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture said Monday. Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraskans react to Supreme Court decision on abortion case

Civil rights organizations on Monday applauded a U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a Louisiana law that would have struck a major blow against abortion rights, while anti-abortion groups said the ruling eroded their faith in the court. Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska faring better than nation during pandemic economic hit

While recovery from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is likely to be a multi-year journey nationally, Nebraska appears positioned to begin a strong recovery in terms of non-farm income as early as next year. Press Release Distribution Service

White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019, AP sources say

Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of Americans, a full year earlier than has been previously reported, according to U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence. The assessment was included in at least one…

2020 CHSCA All-State Games canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Colorado High School Coaches Association All-State Games have been canceled. The annual prep event features outgoing senior athletes in a variety of sports, including football, basketball and softball. Traditionally, it has been held in June, but in light of the coronavirus outbreak this year’s games were moved in April to July 13-18 at…

2020 CHSCA All-State Games canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Colorado High School Coaches Association All-State Games have been canceled. The annual prep event features outgoing senior athletes in a variety of sports, including football, basketball and softball. Traditionally, it has been held in June, but in light of the coronavirus outbreak this year’s games were moved in April to July 13-18 at…

El Paso County father held in the shooting death of his 6-year-old son

Provided by El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Nikolay Krutitskiy. A 6-year-old child has been identified as a shooting victim and his father has been arrested as a suspect in his son’s death, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, deputies were sent to the Yoder Post Office regarding the shooting of a…

AP FACT CHECK: Actually, 20% of U.S. lives in a coronavirus hot spot

WASHINGTON — It’s been a frequent Trump administration talking point on the recent spike in COVID-19 infections: Don’t worry, only a small sliver of U.S. counties is at greater risk. In offering this reassurance, Vice President Mike Pence and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar have said that only 3% or 4% of counties…

Woman accused of making racist comments at CU Boulder fails to appear for hearing

Rebekah Krajacic (Boulder County Sheriff’s Office / Courtesy photo) The woman accused of using racist language during a confrontation with students at the University of Colorado Boulder last year failed to appear for a hearing Friday. Rebekah Krajacic, 33, is charged with one count of misdemeanor harassment. According to court records, Krajacic was scheduled for…

PHOTOS: Firefighters take on wildfire southeast of Chatfield State Park

A 461-acre wildfire southeast of Chatfield State Park has been 100% contained and evacuation orders are being lifted, officials said late Monday afternoon. No structures have been damaged and no injuries have been reported in the Chatridge 2 fire, according to Eric Hurst, a South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman. Fire investigators on Monday evening said…

Inmate in Boulder County Jail arrested for attempted murder

An inmate in the Boulder County Jail has been charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly choking a cellmate and slamming the victim’s head into the floor. Stephen Christopher Wolf, 26, allegedly attacked his cellmate at about 5:30 a.m. Monday at the jail, 3200 Airport Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Boulder Sheriff Stephen Wolf…

Inmate in Boulder County Jail arrested for attempted murder

An inmate in the Boulder County Jail has been charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly choking a cellmate and slamming the victim’s head into the floor. Stephen Christopher Wolf, 26, allegedly attacked his cellmate at about 5:30 a.m. Monday at the jail, 3200 Airport Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Boulder Sheriff Stephen Wolf…

Woman shot in Aurora on Monday is taken to a local hospital

A woman was shot in Aurora on Monday night, police said. Related Articles Suspect, victim in fatal shooting in Arvada are identified Aurora woman shot while looking out window after hearing fireworks, police say Man fatally shot following suspected fight in Denver, police say Man killed in Arvada shooting; suspect in custody With the full…

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