Stories from Wednesday, October 26, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — In celebration of National First Responders Day, which takes place annually on Oct. 28, and to show appreciation for all those who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the communities they serve, Western Governors University (WGU) has launched a new scholarship designed for first responders and their spouses. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — In celebration of National First Responders Day, which takes place annually on Oct. 28, and to show appreciation for all those who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the communities they serve, Western Governors University (WGU) has launched a new scholarship designed for first responders and their spouses. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The American Volleyball Coaches Association will bring 30 women's volleyball student-athletes – including one from McCook Community College – to its 2022 Convention in Omaha to serve as demonstrators for its on-court educational sessions...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The suspect of a quadruple homicide that occurred in Laurel on August 4 has now been discharged from the hospital and lodged in jail. Jason Jones, 42, of Laurel, was discharged from CHI St. Elizabeth in Lincoln Wednesday morning. In the early morning hours of August 5, Troopers with the NSP SWAT Team found Jones with significant burns while they were serving a warrant at his home in Laurel. ...