4 journalists reported dead after Gaza hospital blasts
Four journalists working with Reuters, Al Jazeera and others were killed in explosions at a Gaza hospital. Gaza officials blame Israeli drone strikes, though CBS News has not independently verified the claims.
Merle Gier
Merle Gier, 92, of Fremont passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Methodist Fremont Health. Merle and his twin brother Earl were born in Grand Island to Ernest and Elsie ‘Whiteley’ Gier on January 12, 1933. Merle
Pickett Fire spreads quickly in Napa Valley, forcing evacuations
The Pickett Fire has burned nearly 7,000 acres in Napa County and is just 11% contained, prompting evacuation alerts in parts of California’s wine country.
Eye Opener: Pickett Fire intensifies in Napa Valley
The Pickett Fire explodes in Napa County, California, threatening homes and forcing evacuations. Also, Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces deportation again despite a judge’s ruling. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
Kathleen H. Gutschow
Kathleen H. Gutschow, 93, formerly of Fremont, died Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Autumn Point in Fort Calhoun. Kathleen was born March 4, 1932 in Fremont to Peter and Christina ‘Christensen’ Nelson. She was raised north of
SpaceX cargo ship brings needed supplies to space station
Along with delivering needed supplies and equipment, the Dragon features a “boost kit” to help raise the space station’s altitude.
4 journalists reportedly among dead in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
Health officials in Gaza say an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital has killed at least 15 people, including 4 journalists.
Ed Christoffersen
Edwin (Ed) Kurt Christoffersen, 80, of Fremont passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. Ed was born on July 24, 1945 in Fremont to Edwin L. and Marcella D. “Weiche” Christoffersen. Ed graduated from Fremont High School
Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane off Alaska
The U.S. military on Sunday intercepted a Russian spy plane flying in international airspace off Alaska, marking the third such instance in less than a week.
Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet’s Coffee owner in $18 billion deal
Keurig Dr Pepper says it will buy Peet’s Coffee owner JDE Peet’s in an $18 billion acquisition, with plans to split into two companies afterwards.
