Stories from Wednesday, May 6, 2020

During Tuesday night's video and teleconference of the Nevada City Council, Mayor George Knox read a proclamation declaring May 10-16, 2020 National Police Week. In part, the proclamation stated that the weeks is “to recognize National Police Week 2020 and to honor the service and sacrifice of those police officers killed in the line of duty while protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy.”...

Alexie Ward has made history, becoming the first prep student to ink with the freshly minted Cottey College Esports program. The Creston (Iowa) product signed a letter-of-intent last week, as the program looks to make its debut this fall. “Gaming is a big passion in my life,” said Ward, via a Cottey press release. “I am super-glad to be coming into an all-female team, and getting the confidence to expand my talents."...

A recent announcement by the MINK Collegiate Baseball League to push the season back from May 27 to June 15 has not held up. Due to the global pandemic, the league office announced on Tuesday that the season, in a best-case scenario, will not begin until July 1...