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The U.S. Board on Geographic Names has received four proposals to change the name of Mount Evans, the 14,265-foot peak that honors John Evans, Colorado’s second territorial governor — and the man who created the climate that made the Sand Creek Massacre possible, according to an investigation of his actions by the University of Denver, which Evans founded in 1864. At dawn on November 29 of that year, approximately 675 U.S. volunteer soldiers commanded by Colonel John M. Chivington attacked a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians camped along Sand Creek; about 200 were killed,...

BY Nebraska State Patrol | December 19, 2020 DECEMBER 18, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Eighteen new troopers have joined the ranks of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). The members of the 63 rd Basic Recruit Class in NSP history received their badges and took the oath of office today during a ceremony at the State Capitol. “Today is a great day for the Nebraska State Patrol,” said Colonel John Bolduc. “These 18 troopers have faced challenges and grew together as a team. The skills th...

BY Nebraska State Patrol | December 18, 2020 Courtesy/ Nebraska State Patrol. Members of the Nebraska State Patrol 63rd Basic Recruit Class outside the Nebraska Capitol on Friday December 18, 2020 upon their graduation. DECEMBER 18, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Eighteen new troopers have joined the ranks of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). The members of the 63 rd Basic Recruit Class in NSP history received their badges and took the oath of office today during a ceremony at the State Ca...

Two groups want to ban sale of racehorses to South Korean interests [Los Angeles Times :: BC-RAC-SKOREA-SALES:LA] The unlikely alliance of a race track owner and an animal rights advocacy group is calling for the end of North American horses being sold to South Korean interests for the purpose of racing or breeding. The Stronach Group, owner of Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields, joined People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in calling for this action after a 2006 Kentucky Derby runner was sent to a South Korean slaughterhouse after his breeding career was over. It was learned through pu...

Sponsored by: Bankit winning the Alex M. Robb Stakes at Aqueduct Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing's hard-knocking New York-bred Bankit ended a 13-race drought in Saturday's Alex M. Robb over multiple stakes-winner Mr. Buff at Aqueduct racetrack in Ozone Park, N.Y. The son of New York stallion Central Banker matched his career-best 98 Beyer for the 4 ¾-length victory, a number which he also recorded when finishing third to Funny Guy in the Commentator on June 12 at Belmont Park. Bankit, trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen, was 0-for-11 during his 2020 campaign unt...