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Jul 21, 20231 min read

NSP Makes Arrest in Boone County Sexual Assault Investigation

JULY 21, 2023 (NORFOLK, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Grand Island man on multiple counts of...

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Nebraska Petition Drive Advocates for Mandatory Paid Sick Leave

Sierra Edmisten, a mother from Hastings, Nebraska, faced a difficult choice when her son was hospitalized for over a week. She had to...

Jul 16, 20231 min read

Hit and Run at Madison County Fair Parking Lot Leads to Arrest

On July 15th at 11:15 PM, Madison County Deputies were dispatched to the Madison County Fairgrounds North Parking Lot to assist a female...

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Drought Continues to Retreat Across the State

Nebraska's drought conditions have significantly improved this month due to consistent rainfall, particularly in the severely affected...

Jul 14, 20231 min read

Former Director of North Fork Area Transit Arrested in Brownsville, Texas on Theft Charges

(Brownville, Tex.) - On July 14, 2023 at approximately 9:30 A.M., Jeffrey Stewart, former director of the North Fork Area Transit, has...

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Second Day of Surprise Truck Inspections Held in Lancaster County

JULY 13, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial...

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Lincoln Man Arrested for Driving 106 mph Shortly After Being Sentenced for Similar Offense

(Stanton County, Neb.) - A Lancaster County man found himself incarcerated on Tuesday shortly after receiving fines in Stanton County...

Apr 28, 20232 min read

Additional Information Released in Furnas County Fatal Crash

APRIL 28, 2023 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is able release the names of those involved in a multi-fatality crash...

Apr 28, 20231 min read

From Small Seeds to Mighty Trees: The Story of Arbor Day

Arbor Day is a day set aside to celebrate and promote the planting and care of trees. It is observed on different dates worldwide,...

Apr 27, 20231 min read

Nebraska Volleyball Sells Out Memorial Stadium

(Lincoln, Neb.) - Nebraska volleyball's match at Memorial Stadium in August saw over 80,000 tickets sold. Season ticket holders were able...

Apr 27, 20232 min read

NSP Announces Promotion of Two Central Nebraska Leaders

APRIL 27, 2023 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the rank of...

Apr 27, 20232 min read

Lincoln Woman Receives Lengthy Sentence for Vicious Stabbing Attack

(Lincoln, Neb.) - A Lincoln woman was sentenced to prison on Wednesday after she was found guilty of stabbing and causing severe injuries...

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Columbus Man One of Four Remaining Suspects Convicted in Cockfighting Ring Connection

(St. Paul, Neb.) - On Wednesday, Howard County Judge Tami Schendt sentenced four remaining suspects, including Eduardo Alcantar from...

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Motorcyclist Dead Following Accident in Lincoln

An accident between a motorcycle and an SUV in Lincoln on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of one person. The Lincoln Police...

Apr 26, 20231 min read

Troopers Arrest 13 Impaired Drivers During Weekend Campaign

APRIL 25, 2023 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 13 impaired drivers, including two...

Apr 24, 20231 min read

Nebraska Governor to Sign Controversial LB77 Bill Allowing Concealed Handguns Without Permits

(Lincoln, Neb.) - Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will hold a signing ceremony for LB77 on Tuesday, April 25th at 2:00pm. LB77 is a bill...

Apr 24, 20231 min read

Fremont Teen Arrested on Multiple Charges

(Fremont, Neb.) - On 04-24-23 at approximately 4:24 am, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of West 10th Street for...

Apr 22, 20231 min read

Minnesota Woman Dies in Crash with Semi-Trailer Truck Near Hwy 81/20 Junction

(Osmond, Neb.) - On Thursday morning, a car and semitrailer truck collision about 25 miles north of Norfolk, resulted in the death of a...

Apr 22, 20231 min read

Nebraska Teenager Settles Lawsuit Over Assault at High School Dance

(Lincoln, Neb.) - On Friday, it was announced that a tort lawsuit filed by a teenager from northeast Nebraska who claimed to have been...

Apr 22, 20232 min read

Omaha Mayor Calls for City Council Member's Resignation Following Federal Indictment

(Omaha, Neb.) - Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert has urged a city council member to step down after he was named in a recently unsealed federal...

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