Stories from Wednesday, November 13, 2024

McCOOK, Neb. — The Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is urging residents to get vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Influenza (flu) as respiratory virus season approaches. These viruses, which are common during the fall and winter months, pose a serious health risk, particularly for young children, older adults, and people with certain medical conditions...

Nebraska Attorney General Sues Social Media Influencers over “E-Commerce Automation” Schemes LINCOLN – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against local social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen and Florida-based company WiFi Money, along with other associated individuals and entities, accusing them of running misleading “passive income” schemes that resulted in millions of dollars in losses for Nebraska consumers. ...

Georgia plummeted from No. 3 to No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday following a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss, its second loss of the season, while previously undefeated Miami dropped from No. 4 to No. 9 after falling to Georgia Tech...

GARDEN CITY, Kan. – One week after the McCook Community College men’s basketball team upset No. 19 Garden City in McCook, the Broncbusters picked up an 82-71 on their home court Tuesday. “I thought we played really hard and thought we did a pretty good job defensively with the game plan,” said MCC Coach Dillon Hargrove...

Lincoln - Alexis Markowski and Natalie Potts combined for 39 points and 18 rebounds to power Nebraska's potent inside game, as the No. 21 Huskers worked their way to an 84-58 women's basketball win over Southern at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night...