By &nbsp|&nbspEvery year, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska puts on a fundraiser, allowing young girls to further explore the world of art.It's their annual artVenture event happening in April.For months, Girls Scouts and artists across Nebraska work side-by-side to create collaborative, original artwork. You'll be able to see and purchase some of their art pieces at artVenture's silent auction.Many girl scouts tell 10/11 it's rewarding to finally see their hard work on display."When I saw [my artwork] at the auction, it made me feel really happy because something we worked really hard on was...…By &nbsp|&nbspEvery year, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska puts on a fundraiser, allowing young girls to further explore the world of art.It's their annual artVenture event happening in April.For months, Girls Scouts and artists across Nebraska work side-by-side to create collaborative, original artwork. You'll be able to see and purchase some of their art pieces at artVenture's silent auction.Many girl scouts tell 10/11 it's rewarding to finally see their hard work on display."When I saw [my artwork] at the auction, it made me feel really happy because something we worked really hard on was...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspNumbers released from the University of Nebraska Medical Center estimate nearly 96 million Americans could become infected with COVID-19, resulting in roughly 480,000 deaths.UNMC said those numbers can only hold true if no precautions are taken to stop the spread of the virus.Nebraska State Senators were briefed on the UNMC's “Best Guess Epidemiology" numbers for the coronavirus on Tuesday morning.Lincoln Lancaster County Health Director Pat Lopez presented lawmakers with the numbers provided by UNMC, which estimates 96 million people could be infected with the virus in the...…By &nbsp|&nbspNumbers released from the University of Nebraska Medical Center estimate nearly 96 million Americans could become infected with COVID-19, resulting in roughly 480,000 deaths.UNMC said those numbers can only hold true if no precautions are taken to stop the spread of the virus.Nebraska State Senators were briefed on the UNMC's “Best Guess Epidemiology" numbers for the coronavirus on Tuesday morning.Lincoln Lancaster County Health Director Pat Lopez presented lawmakers with the numbers provided by UNMC, which estimates 96 million people could be infected with the virus in the...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced Thursday it will prohibit overnight camping at state parks, state recreation areas and wildlife management areas starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, May 8, with a possible extension.In addition, the closure of state park area lodging and cabins will be extended through May 8.The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recommends travelers coming to Nebraska or back to Nebraska from out-of-state should limit public interactions, practice strict social distancing, self-monitor for symptoms, and self-quarantine for 14...…By &nbsp|&nbspThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced Thursday it will prohibit overnight camping at state parks, state recreation areas and wildlife management areas starting Monday, April 6 through Friday, May 8, with a possible extension.In addition, the closure of state park area lodging and cabins will be extended through May 8.The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services recommends travelers coming to Nebraska or back to Nebraska from out-of-state should limit public interactions, practice strict social distancing, self-monitor for symptoms, and self-quarantine for 14...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspKansas ranchers eager to prepare their land for cattle grazing have mostly brushed off the plea from state health officials to voluntarily cut back this spring’s prairie burning to reduce air pollution during the coronavirus pandemic.With the potential of the pandemic overwhelming the state’s medical facilities, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on March 26 encouraged land owners and managers to reduce burned acres this spring in an effort to mitigate respiratory concerns connected to breathing the smoke.Officials warned that individuals with respiratory issues,...…By &nbsp|&nbspKansas ranchers eager to prepare their land for cattle grazing have mostly brushed off the plea from state health officials to voluntarily cut back this spring’s prairie burning to reduce air pollution during the coronavirus pandemic.With the potential of the pandemic overwhelming the state’s medical facilities, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment on March 26 encouraged land owners and managers to reduce burned acres this spring in an effort to mitigate respiratory concerns connected to breathing the smoke.Officials warned that individuals with respiratory issues,...WW…

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and health officials updated the community on the City’s efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at a briefing on Monday.Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County have jumped to 31.City of Lincoln officials said the cases are individuals ranging in age from 29 to 71.City officials said in regards to 13 of the new illnesses, two individuals are in their 20's, three in their 30's, one in their 40's, four in their 50's, two in their 60's, and one in their 70's. One individual is currently hospitalized.Of these 13 individuals, four were contracted via...…Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and health officials updated the community on the City’s efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at a briefing on Monday.Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County have jumped to 31.City of Lincoln officials said the cases are individuals ranging in age from 29 to 71.City officials said in regards to 13 of the new illnesses, two individuals are in their 20's, three in their 30's, one in their 40's, four in their 50's, two in their 60's, and one in their 70's. One individual is currently hospitalized.Of these 13 individuals, four were contracted via...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspThe Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the murder conviction and death penalty sentence of a state prisoner who admitted killing his cellmate in 2017 for being too talkative.Patrick Schroeder, 42, was sentenced to death by a panel of three judges in 2018 for strangling 22-year-old Terry Berry in April 2017 at the Tecumseh State Prison in southeast Nebraska. At the time, the two were sharing a 10-by-12 cell meant for solitary confinement. Schroeder told investigators that he killed Berry for being too talkative and said he had warned Berry several times that he needed to...…By &nbsp|&nbspThe Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the murder conviction and death penalty sentence of a state prisoner who admitted killing his cellmate in 2017 for being too talkative.Patrick Schroeder, 42, was sentenced to death by a panel of three judges in 2018 for strangling 22-year-old Terry Berry in April 2017 at the Tecumseh State Prison in southeast Nebraska. At the time, the two were sharing a 10-by-12 cell meant for solitary confinement. Schroeder told investigators that he killed Berry for being too talkative and said he had warned Berry several times that he needed to...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspOn Friday, the University of Nebraska announced the NebraskaPromise program.The program allows for students whose families are at or below the median income level in Nebraska, which is $60,000, to attend the University of Nebraska tuition-free.You must be a Nebraska resident, a full-time undergraduate student, and maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to qualify.“This newly introduced program will impact over 1,000 Nebraska students. It will take affect next year for new students, as well as students already attending the university,” said NU Regent Tim Clare.Clare went on to say the NU...…By &nbsp|&nbspOn Friday, the University of Nebraska announced the NebraskaPromise program.The program allows for students whose families are at or below the median income level in Nebraska, which is $60,000, to attend the University of Nebraska tuition-free.You must be a Nebraska resident, a full-time undergraduate student, and maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to qualify.“This newly introduced program will impact over 1,000 Nebraska students. It will take affect next year for new students, as well as students already attending the university,” said NU Regent Tim Clare.Clare went on to say the NU...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspA prominent model being used by experts and government leaders to track and plan for the impacts of COVID-19 updated Friday with suggestions on when individual states may be able to relax distancing rules.now projects that Nebraska could relax social distancing after June 29th, by putting in place a containment strategy that would include testing, isolating and contact tracing for anyone who tests positive, and limiting large gatherings.The model projects a peak in deaths in Nebraska on May 1st, but lowered its projected number of total deaths in the state to 127.In some...…By &nbsp|&nbspA prominent model being used by experts and government leaders to track and plan for the impacts of COVID-19 updated Friday with suggestions on when individual states may be able to relax distancing rules.now projects that Nebraska could relax social distancing after June 29th, by putting in place a containment strategy that would include testing, isolating and contact tracing for anyone who tests positive, and limiting large gatherings.The model projects a peak in deaths in Nebraska on May 1st, but lowered its projected number of total deaths in the state to 127.In some...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspAs COVID-19 test results continue to be tabulated, a meat packing plant in northeast Nebraska will be closing indefinitely.Steve Stouffer, Group President of Fresh Meats at Tyson Foods, said in a press conference in Norfolk Monday that the company's Madison plant began testing this past weekend, and that operations will be halted for the time being while more testing occurs."As we continue the process of sampling our team members through the beginning of this week, our plant will remain out of operation until those samples and tests are returned," Stouffer said. "We will then...…By &nbsp|&nbspAs COVID-19 test results continue to be tabulated, a meat packing plant in northeast Nebraska will be closing indefinitely.Steve Stouffer, Group President of Fresh Meats at Tyson Foods, said in a press conference in Norfolk Monday that the company's Madison plant began testing this past weekend, and that operations will be halted for the time being while more testing occurs."As we continue the process of sampling our team members through the beginning of this week, our plant will remain out of operation until those samples and tests are returned," Stouffer said. "We will then...WW…

By &nbsp|&nbspThe Nebraska Board of Pardons held a public meeting to consider an application for clemency from Caril Ann Clair (Fugate) Tuesday at 2 p.m. This request was denied.Caril Fugate"I think it's important as you look at the purpose of her request that this is not the role of the pardon's board," said Doug Peterson, Attorney General. "We can't come in and alleviate the burden she feels for this case. "Fugate had asked to be pardoned for the following convictions:- Felony Murder in the First Degree in Lancaster County; Sentenced December 20, 1958 -Felony Murder in the First Degree in...…By &nbsp|&nbspThe Nebraska Board of Pardons held a public meeting to consider an application for clemency from Caril Ann Clair (Fugate) Tuesday at 2 p.m. This request was denied.Caril Fugate"I think it's important as you look at the purpose of her request that this is not the role of the pardon's board," said Doug Peterson, Attorney General. "We can't come in and alleviate the burden she feels for this case. "Fugate had asked to be pardoned for the following convictions:- Felony Murder in the First Degree in Lancaster County; Sentenced December 20, 1958 -Felony Murder in the First Degree in...WW…