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Pet food maker plans huge new facility

By Matt Olberding Click here for updates on this story     LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — A company that makes raw pet food is planning a massive project to consolidate its manufacturing and distribution operations in Lincoln. Instinct, which used to be known as Nature’s Variety, is planning a $180 million expansion and consolidation of

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Parents continue to protest against the school board as it battles through a host of issues in Georgia

By JAMIE KENNEDY Click here for updates on this story     COBB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — A special executive session for Thursday was called by the Cobb County Board of Education and parents once again were protesting outside on several issues embroiling the school district. “There’s gotta be a change,” said Brianne Vaskovardzic, a mother with

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Portland biology professor says high number of breakthrough cases ‘not at all surprising’

By DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — In the OHA’s report Thursday, Oregon saw 10,411 COVID-19 cases last week, with 24.4% of those being breakthrough infections. So, the question is, with nearly one in four cases occurring in vaccinated people last week, should vaccinated Oregonians be concerned? Ken

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Doctors warn of possible rise of debilitating nervous-system disorder in patients with long COVID-19

By Jackie Dunham Click here for updates on this story     TORONTO (CTV Network) — Doctors are warning of the possibility of a surge in cases of a debilitating nervous-system disorder that may be associated with long COVID. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia, which is an umbrella term used to describe

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State creates resource to organize volunteer support for Afghan refugees coming to Michigan

By JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story     MICHIGAN (WNEM) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the office of Global Michigan, and the Michigan Community Service Commission are asking Michiganders to volunteer in helping the welcoming of about 1,300 Afghan allies and nationals expected to come to Michigan in the next couple months. Michiganders can

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State of Emergency issued amid dangerous flooding, water rescues in North Carolina

By Kristy Kepley-Steward Click here for updates on this story     MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Heavy rains and storms Thursday morning caused life-threatening flash flooding in McDowell County. David Walker, vice chairman of the McDowell County Board of Commissioners issued a State of Emergency for the entire county just after 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

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