TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Stephen Stone On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) linked to McDonald's quarter pounders. According to the Associated Press, 49 cases between Sept. 27 through Oct. 11 were reported in the states of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Known widely as E. coli, the bacteri  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska during press conferences at Structural Component Systems in Fremont and Cargill in Schuyler. The Governor also issued proclamations at TMCO and Kawasaki in Lincoln this week in celebration of each manufacturer's 50th anniversary of doing business in Nebraska. At each event, the Governor em  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The CDC has issued a food safety alert for an E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Information from the USDA shows that slivered onions are likely the source of contamination. Nearly 50 states have reported illnesses, most of which have been in Nebraska and Colorado. One person has died and at least ten others have been hospitalized. The George Washington University has experts available who  more

HASTINGS, Nebraska, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Hastings College issued the following news: Elizabeth Miller, a senior from Arlington, Kansas, received the top undergraduate paper award at the 2024 Northern Great Plains History Conference, which was held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, recently. Miller was one of several individuals from or with ties to Hastings College who attended the conference, which was an excellent opportunity for Hastings' historians at all career stages to engage in sharing thei  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 15 districts in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. * AZ-01 HMP is launching a new television ad, "Leader", highlighting Amish Shah's record of leadership, where he worked across the aisle   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading information about care available to Nebraska women experiencing miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies. The group pointed to recent television advertisements that have resulted in confusion and misinformation. As a matter of public health, they say it is imperative he  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 25 -- Union Pacific issued the following news release on Oct 24, 2024: * * * Third Quarter Results * Third quarter earnings per diluted share of $2.75, up 10% * Third quarter operating income up 11% * Third quarter net income up 9% * * * Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2024 third quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.75 per diluted share. This compares to 2023 third quarter net income of $1.5 billion, or $2.51 per diluted share. "Our third q  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 23 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: A Husker-led project aims to reconnect Indigenous youth and their communities with traditional foods and agricultural practices through a blend of Indigenous techniques and modern technologies. A team led by Bradley Barker, Nebraska Extension specialist in 4-H and youth development, has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the project, which will establish teaching far  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: By Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing A class being offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the first in the world to partner with the Human Library, a nonprofit headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, working to stamp out hate and increase understanding across communities. The Empathy Project course (COMM 315) is being offered this fall and is led by Kathy Castle, professor   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Print and Mail Services has launched an online storefront aimed at simplifying the process for ordering official business cards, stationery items, name badges, posters and promotional products. The new platform is available to university faculty, staff and students, offering an easy and efficient way to fulfill printing needs. The storefront provides users with access to the  more