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Affidavit: Men arrested after selling half a pound of meth to Lincoln investigators
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities arrested two men as part of a coordinated drug sting outside a Lincoln grocery store on Monday. Nathaniel Stephenson and Alfredo Dominguez III, both 27 years old, were arrested in a parking lot near the West A Street and South Coddington Avenue. They now face drug distribution and weapons charges.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police are working to identify the suspects in a shoplifting case at Sam’s Club. Officers were called to the store just after 7 p.m. Monday after police said five rings valued at $7,265 were stolen. Capt. Dean Elliott said a woman distracted...
Man sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing stepfather in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man convicted in the killing of his stepfather will spend the rest of his life in prison. Lancaster County Judge Darla Ideus sentenced 41-year-old Joseph Kruger to life in prison for killing 59-year-old Mark Kruger. He was also sentenced to four to eight years on...
Lincoln car dealership puts inspiring, cross-country lawn service professional back on the road
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Rodney Smith Jr. spends much a majority of his days on the road. Smith is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Service, whose mission is to mow lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans, and all those unable to do it for themselves. Since 2016, Smith has traveled across the country doing just that.
Eustis teen charged as adult in violent assault
Frontier County, Neb. — A Eustis teen is charged as an adult after a man said he suffered serious injuries as a result of an assault. Preston Anderson, 17, is charged in Frontier County Court with first-degree assault. According to an arrest affidavit, on June 30, a Frontier County...
Dozens of old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumping is an ongoing problem in Omaha. So far this year, Omaha Weeds and Litter has reported 317 cases. Many times, old tires are illegally dumped to save recycling costs. Driving a full pickup to the back of a church, suspected illegal dumpers are being...
Austin Allen announces retirement from football
“Every morning you wake up looking for a message and it’s not there. I don’t want to delay the start of my life anymore than I have to. It honestly felt like 400 pounds was lifted off my shoulders when I called my agent to say I’m hanging up the cleats.”
Details on three Panhandle residents that have had recent appearances within Panhandle Courtrooms
Details on a trio of Panhandle residents that have recently appeared within Panhandle Courtrooms and a Panhandle organization celebrates a major milestone on this edition of KNOP's Panhandle Roundup.
Robinson sentenced on charges of Robbery, Senior Adult Abuse
SIDNEY -- Nathan Robinson, of Dix, was sentenced July 15 in Cheyenne County District Court on charges related to the theft from an 84-year-old Sidney woman. Robinson was sentenced to not more than 30 years or less than 20 years on Count I, Robbery, and Count III Senior Adult Abuse of not more than 36 months with credit of 168 days served. The sentences are to be served concurrently, and with Kimball County case No. CR23-12. He will serve is sentence with the Nebraska Department of Corrections.
Josh Caron makes Nebraska Cornhuskers history in Monday's MLB Draft
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team has had a unprecedented number of former Huskers playing in Major League Baseball this season and it seems in the next few years, they’ll be joined by at least one more. That’s because NU catcher Josh Caron was selected by the Seattle Mariners in...
Jack McVeigh Signed By NBA Team
Former Nebraska player Jack McVeigh has signed a two way contract with the Houston Rockets. McVeigh played at Nebraska from 2015-2018 when he appeared in 78 games, starting in 15 of them. He averaged 5.3 points per game in 17 minutes. He had a career high of 21 points twice. Since his career at Nebraska ended he has been playing professionally in his native Australia and is coming off a career season where he averaged 16.4 points per game 5.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Coincidently the announcement came shortly after he put up a respectable effort against the USA Olympic team where he had nine points in 11 minutes.
Graduation rate at Omaha Public Schools lower than it was 5 years ago
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Schools board members and the public on Monday heard a graduation rate presentation for the 2022-2023 academic year. The report, some board members said, was disappointing. “I know that every employee of OPS is not happy with those numbers,” said board member Jane Erdenberger....
Top 2026 athlete to visit Nebraska at the end of the month
One of the top athletes in the class of 2026 will visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers later this month. Brandon Arrington is a cornerback/wide receiver from Mount Miguel High School out of Spring Valley, California. Arrington will visit Oklahoma on July 26th, Nebraska on July 27th, and Alabama on July 28th. During his Sophomore season, he made 14 receptions for 310 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 25 tackles on the year. Arrington is also an accomplished sprinter, recording times of 10.43 in the 100-meter dash and 20.76 in the 200-meter dash. According to three of the four primary recruiting services, the recruit is currently ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the class of 2026. The Huskers currently hold no commitments to their 2026 recruiting class. Can’t wait to be in Nebraska for the first time #gocornhuskers show some love @HuskerFBRecruit #🌽 pic.twitter.com/saDU0bw1YH — Brandon “Dash”Arrington jr (@brandonjubie2) July 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska’s Juwan Gary discusses decision to return for another season
A Nebraska basketball player recently discussed his decision to return to Lincoln for another season. Senior Juwan Gary made the announcement to return for the senior season. Gary played in 28 games, including 20 starts, during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. The forward said that he returned to Nebraska for another season because of the people connected to the program. I feel like we’ve got the best coach in the Big Ten and one of the top coaches in the country. We’ve got the best coaching staff, fan base, and all-around community. I wanted...
Randall describes trauma of Great Dane attack
FALLS CITY – A 36-year-old Falls City woman told the Falls City City Council Monday about a dog attack while her husband suggested what might have happened had she or a child been taken to the ground amidst seven unsettled Great Danes. Megan Randall said she was traumatized by...
Omaha man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced drugs, killing a man
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs. Patrick Hoshor was charged with selling a fake OxyContin pill that killed a man. A criminal complaint filed in federal court shed light on a scary early-morning situation on April 1,...
Fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burns 200 acres
WHITECLAY, Neb. - A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres. Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz said lightning caused the fire six miles west of Whiteclay early Friday morning. Firefighters were on scene until Sunday. “We’re getting really dry in Sheridan County. We were called out to a small...
Troopers Help Keep Roads Safe During Oregon Trail Days
JULY 16, 2024 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed three impaired drivers and three drivers under suspension from the roads in Scotts Bluff County during Oregon Trail Days. Oregon Trail Days ran from Thursday through Sunday of last week. Troopers performed high visibility patrols throughout...
New Minden School Resource Officer Ready for the School Year to Begin
A new Minden police cruiser with a Whippet logo on the hood has been sighted around town. This cruiser, driven by Officer Travis Arner, reflects the partnership between Minden Police Department and Minden Public Schools for a School Resource Officer (SRO) in the upcoming school year and beyond. The Minden...
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