North Iowa/Southern Minnesota
- Being up-to-date on immunizations may reduce risk of getting COVID-19, Mayo doctor says August 12, 2020The BCG vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis has been known to help prevent other diseases. The post Being up-to-date on immunizations may reduce risk of getting COVID-19, Mayo doctor says appeared first on KTTC.
- More arrests after brawl during Colorado pro-police rally August 12, 2020FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Two more people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a brawl that broke out during a pro-police rally in northern Colorado over the weekend. Some counter-demonstrators say some of the pro-police rallygoers were the instigators in Saturday’s melee. However, Fort Collins police chief Jeff Swoboda is standing by his statement […]
- Texas court holds jury trial in traffic crime case over Zoom August 12, 2020DALLAS (AP) — A Texas court has launched what the state says is the nation’s first virtual jury trial in a criminal case. The misdemeanor traffic case is being broadcast live on YouTube. It is the latest experiment in how to resume jury proceedings in a court system that’s been crippled by the coronavirus pandemic. […]
- Colombia sanctions 5 soldiers in murder of ex-guerrilla August 12, 2020BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian authorities are taking disciplinary action against five soldiers for their roles in the violent death of a former guerrilla whose murder has become one of the most notorious crimes during the nation’s peace process. The attorney general’s office announced Tuesday that former Commander Jorge Armando Pérez will be barred from […]
- U.S. judge: Cities cannot fine people for living outside August 12, 2020GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon city has joined Boise, Idaho, in eliciting a precedent-setting court ruling that could change how cities nationwide cite and fine people living outside. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a federal judge decided last month that Grants Pass, Oregon, violated its homeless residents’ Eighth Amendment rights by excluding them from parks […]
- ‘America’s Got Talent’ tops ratings, loses Cowell for now August 12, 2020LOS ANGELES (AP) — “America’s Got Talent” topped the ratings last week but faces the absence of Simon Cowell, who was seriously injured in an electric bicycle accident. Cowell is the NBC talent contest’s creator and linchpin of its judging panel. He underwent surgery for a broken back last Saturday, just before the show kicked […]
- Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman August 12, 2020WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting a Black woman for a major party’s presidential ticket for the first time in history. It’s a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color on the ticket. The […]
- Big Ten, Pac-12 pull plug on fall football amid pandemic August 12, 2020A crumbling college football season took a massive hit Tuesday when the Big Ten and Pac-12, two historic and powerful conferences, succumbed to the pandemic and canceled their fall football seasons. Five months almost to the day after the first spikes in coronavirus cases in the U.S. led to the cancellation of the NCAA basketball […]
- Suit: LA officer fondled dead woman, showed video to others August 12, 2020LOS ANGELES (AP) — Court documents show that a Los Angeles police officer accused of fondling a dead woman has been sued by her family. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by the family of Elizabeth Baggett. The lawsuit accuses Officer David Rojas of fondling Elizabeth Baggett’s breasts and “feeling her nipples, without limitation,” as well […]
- LA sheriff concerned after deputies detain Black teens August 12, 2020LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff says he is ordering a review of tactics deputies used to detain three teenagers at gunpoint after the mother of one said they had been threatened by a man holding a knife. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Monday that he had seen a video of the incident, […]
Iowa News
- Sarah Palin, a former VP candidate, offers advice and congratulations to Kamala Harris August 12, 2020Sarah Palin ran as a vice presidential candidate opposite Joe Biden in 2008.
- Trick-or-treating is in doubt this year, so Halloween candy is coming early August 11, 2020No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Halloween candy displays have arrived even earlier this year.
- Derecho deals blow to millions of acres of Iowa crops August 11, 2020Early estimates indicate that 10 million acres of farmland was flatted Monday during the derecho, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds.
- Hawkeyes, Huskers respond after Big Ten postpones fall sports August 11, 2020The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday that it will postpone the fall sports season due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Joe Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate August 11, 2020Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket.
- Aid coming to Iowa as companies struggle to restore power August 11, 2020Hundreds of thousands of Iowans will be without power Tuesday night due to widespread damage from the derecho that passed through Monday.
- Gov. Kim Reynolds expands derecho disaster proclamation to additional counties August 11, 2020Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday for several counties heavily impacted by the derecho that passed through Iowa on Monday.
- Dr Pepper is the latest pandemic shortage August 11, 2020Add Dr Pepper to the list of pandemic-induced shortages.
- A woman is stunned when her new driver's license came back with a picture of an empty chair August 11, 2020Driver's license photos are the worst, but one Tennessee woman is laughing after a clerical error left her with a picture of an empty chair.
- Debris pickup: Here's how cities are cleaning following the derecho August 11, 2020Cities continue to make arrangements for debris cleanup following the derecho that swept through Iowa on Monday.
Minnesota News
- Projections show strong turnout in Minneapolis August 12, 2020Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services is projecting 103,222 votes as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. This total would eclipse 2018's voting total by nearly 2,000.
- UW-Eau Claire asking students to sign pledge before returning to campus August 11, 2020Many other schools in the University of Wisconsin System are doing the same, along with a few other schools in Minnesota.
- Haven't responded to the 2020 Census? Census takers now door knocking across Minnesota August 11, 2020Census takers are now visiting Minnesota households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. Door knocking started in Minneapolis last week.
- New babies and a new birth center born during COVID August 11, 2020Giving birth during COVID-19 has been unusual. So is opening a brand new birth Center. Here's the story of both.
- Unarmed civilians being recruited to help fight crime in Minneapolis August 11, 2020Through a $1.1 million investment from the city to amplify the needs of public safety, each civilian will be compensated and prepared through various training
- Investigators: Fire at St. Paul hotel construction site was intentional August 11, 2020Investigators are continuing to work the case for any developments, including potential suspects.
- Joe Biden selects Senator Kamala Harris as running mate August 11, 2020Harris was sworn in as a Senator in 2017 and she was the second African-American woman and first South Asian-American senator in history.
- MN Primary Results August 11, 2020Latest vote tallies from Minnesota's 2020 Primary Election
- Big Ten postpones fall sports season August 11, 2020Officials say they're still looking into several potential options for fall sports, including the possibility of competition in the spring.
- Live updates: MDH reports 12th consecutive day of 300 or more hospitalizations August 11, 2020Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Nebraska News
- Sarah Palin, a former VP candidate, offers advice and congratulations to Kamala Harris August 12, 2020Sarah Palin ran as a vice presidential candidate opposite Joe Biden in 2008.
- Omaha City Council votes to pass mask mandate August 12, 2020The Omaha City Council voted Tuesday evening to pass a mask mandate to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Remote learning concerns: Elkhorn mom says son may wait weeks before meeting teacher August 12, 2020Sherri Shackelford said she was disappointed to get an email from her son's principal, saying he might have to wait three weeks after school starts to virtually meet with a teacher.
- Ralston alternates school days, reduces class sizes by 50 percent under new model August 12, 2020The district is currently under a 'Yellow' category, operating under a plan that will alternate on-campus and online learning and reduce its capacity to 50%.
- Douglas Co. Board approves $10 million in CARES Act assistance to entertainment companies August 12, 2020COVID-19 silenced much of Omaha's entertainment industry, but the intermission may soon be over thanks to $10 million in CARES Act funding approved by Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday.
- Trick-or-treating is in doubt this year, so Halloween candy is coming early August 11, 2020No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Halloween candy displays have arrived even earlier this year.
- Joe Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate August 11, 2020Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket.
- Dr Pepper is the latest pandemic shortage August 11, 2020Add Dr Pepper to the list of pandemic-induced shortages.
- A woman is stunned when her new driver's license came back with a picture of an empty chair August 11, 2020Driver's license photos are the worst, but one Tennessee woman is laughing after a clerical error left her with a picture of an empty chair.
- Warm summer evening August 11, 2020Warm summer evening
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