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First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Richardson County

Community Medical Center in Falls City has confirmed that a patient in Richardson County has tested positive for COVID-19. The

May 13, 2020 Nikki McKim

Julie Slama and Janet Palmtag will advance to November in the General Election for Nebraska’s District 1 Legislative seat. Tuesday

May 7, 2020 Nikki McKim

By Nikki McKim District 1 candidates for State Legislature, Janet Palmtag of Nebraska City, Dennis Schaardt of Steinauer, and Julie

April 7, 2020 Nikki McKim

Story by Nikki McKim; photo by Brian McKim Falls City Public schools and Sacred Heart school went the extra mile

Effective immediately, in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation to implement social distancing, the use

March 27, 2020 Nikki McKim

On March 13, 2020, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts issued an Emergency Declaration for COVID-19. The United States Department of Health

By Nikki McKim During the regular meeting of the Richardson County Commissioners, Commissioners Terry Frank, John Caverzagie and David Sickel

March 25, 2020 Nikki McKim

The Falls City Police Department has said that to limit the exposure to their officers and staff. They will take

The Richardson County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting on March 24, 2020, took the following action regarding the

By the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services For many Nebraskans, COVID-19 will be like a cold. But for

Hong Kong and Beijing officials defend security laws, citing threat of terrorism May 25, 2020
China's foreign ministry office in Hong Kong and the city's security chief on Monday defended proposed national security laws by describing some acts in mass pro-democracy protests last year as terrorism.
'Own goals' cost Abe support even as coronavirus emergency lifted May 25, 2020
A string of controversial missteps has slashed public approval ratings for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he lifted a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.
VW loses landmark German case as diesel owners stand to receive damages May 25, 2020
A German federal court judge ruled that Volkswagen has to pay compensation to motorists who purchased vehicles with manipulated diesel engines, a major blow for the carmaker in its home market as it continues to reel from the emissions scandal.
China says to take action if U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong May 25, 2020
China warned on Monday that it will take countermeasures if the United States insists on undermining its interests regarding Hong Kong, following the latest comments from Washington about possible sanctions over new national security legislation for the city.