Omaha suffers another violent protest in 1968

For aging Baby Boomers, 1967 is often remembered as “The Summer of Love.” That was the year that the hippie movement went mainstream and San Francisco was the place to be. But for residents of other U.S. cities, 1967 was a summer of violence. Beginning in June, more than 150 riots erupted across the United States. The worst of these occurred in Detroit, Michigan.

Death Notice - Germaine Becker

HARTINGTON — Germaine Becker, age 86 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at her residence due to a battle with cancer.

Funeral services are pending at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington, Nebraska.

NSAA begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions

LINCOLN — The Nebraska School Activities Association has eased restrictions, and is allowing high schools to hold open gyms for some sports.