WNBA stars say they're skipping 2020 season to fight for social justice, avoid COVID-19 spread

iStock/Gearstd(BRADENTON, Fla.) -- BY: CHRISTINA CARREGA At least five WNBA players, citing battles for social justice reform or concerns over the novel coronavirus, have said they plan to sit out this season. Days after...

June 24, 2020Updated: July 3, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hastings Woman Injured in 2025 Crash Dies After 14-Month Battle

Hastings Businesses Rallying Around Highway 6 Construction

Hastings Golfers Come Together to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

CCC Approves $14 Million Residence Hall for Grand Island Campus

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

WNBA stars say they're skipping 2020 season to fight for social justice, avoid COVID-19 spread

Regional

Hastings Woman Injured in 2025 Crash Dies After 14-Month Battle

Hastings Businesses Rallying Around Highway 6 Construction

Hastings Golfers Come Together to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

CCC Approves $14 Million Residence Hall for Grand Island Campus

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

State

Potter residents transported to hospital following one-vehicle accident

UNMC tour emphasizes doctor and nurse shortages in rural Nebraska

Lincoln woman accused in death of 4-month-old found competent for trial

Nebraska nurses disciplined for violations at Omaha hospice service

ATV riders cruise through rural Clatonia in third summer Fire Ride, a unique community collaboration

Young moms fight to reopen city pool

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities