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Believed innocent by advocates, man convicted for ‘shaken baby syndrome’ dies behind bars
Daniel Johnson was 24 when he was sentenced to life in prison. His crime, according to prosecutors and the physicians who examined the body of his infant son, was shaking his baby too hard, causing brain damage, and eventually the child’s death. “After the sentencing, Johnson tried to approach his wife and family who filled half the front row — but bailiffs interposed themselves and escorted him from the courtroom, as Johnson’s wife Kim sank to the floor in tears,” Casper Star-Tribune reporters Bill Luckett...
Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
Broadway Academy brings the magic of theater to Central City kids
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. — Broadway has come to Central City and you have a chance to see the work of these campers from rural Nebraska. Trey Harms, Broadway Academy technical director, and former camper Hattie Chavanu joined NTV to talk about the non-profit. Nebraska kids who attend this camp...
York Native, current Husker, Reed Malleck enters final day of championship in lead
FREMONT (July 18, 2024) – A pair of Husker teammates, Reed Malleck and Hamish Murray, are tied for the lead at the 116th Nebraska Amateur Championship after the third round at Fremont Golf Club on Thursday. Malleck, a York native who recently graduated, and Murray, a senior from Australia,...
Huskers to host St. Louis athlete at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host a class of 2026 athlete on campus next month. Keenan Harris is scheduled to visit the Lincoln campus the weekend of July 26-28. Harris is a four-star prospect for Saint Louis University High in St. Louis, MO. Last season, he appeared in ten games, recording 95 total tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack. He holds two dozen offers, including from Arkansas, Auburn, and Illinois. For 2026, the athlete is ranked the No. 4 player in the state of Missouri and the No. 104 overall prospect. Nebraska currently holds no commitments to its class of 2026 but has made a flurry of offers in recent weeks. As the 2025 recruiting cycle starts to wind down, the 2026 cycle is picking up steam. 2026 St. Louis (Mo.) University High four-star LB/ATH Keenan Harris will spend the July 26-28 weekend at Nebraska, he tells me No. 104 prospect nationally and the fourth-ranked prospect out of Missouri in the ‘26 cycle https://t.co/cHbOCWH3RP — Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) July 17, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Former Nebraska football coach throws shade at Deion Sanders' hype
When it comes to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, it’s not just current Nebraska football staffers and coaches who have a problem with Coach Prime’s clan.There’s at least one former Husker coach who has his own problems with the hype CU constantly gets. That makes quite...
Gold Announces University of Nebraska (NU) System Leadership Appointments
University of Nebraska (NU) System President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., has announced interim appointments to two senior leadership positions in the NU system office. Chris Kratochvil, M.D., will serve as interim vice president for external relations, overseeing a team responsible for state and federal relations, communications and media relations, marketing and digital media, and event planning. Kratochvil will also oversee functions of the president’s immediate office and collaborate with government relations and communications teams across the campuses to help strengthen relationships with university stakeholders and promote NU’s brand and reputation.
Smoke Will Keep Wyoming Hazy This Weekend
It will be a beautiful weekend. You're going to love the cool temperatures. But just a bit on the hazy side. A few rain showers will help the situation, but not solve it. Smoke, drawn in and pushed down by a high-pressure system, is hazing up our Western skies. While...
Panhandle police activity, July 10 - July 16
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Sutton Community Home raises $1 million for renovations
SUTTON, Neb. (KSNB) - The Sutton Community Home held a groundbreaking ceremony for their addition and renovations project on Friday. The nursing home has been operating and assisting residents of the area for 60 years and has not changed since opening back in 1964. Their goal is to raise $6 million for renovations and additions to the home.
Texas man accused of motor vehicle homicide, tampering with evidence in crash that killed Nebraska man
HITCHCOCK COUNTY, Neb. — A Texas man is accused of motor vehicle homicide and tampering with evidence after a deadly crash in Nebraska. Around 6:55 a.m. Thursday, the Hitchcock County Sheriff's Department requested state troopers to assist with a fatal crash involving two semi-trucks and trailers at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25, the Nebraska State Patrol said.
Woodworker in Bennet gives wood a second life with small business
BENNET, Neb. (KOLN) - Sometimes what you need to get a job done, may not be too far from home. A woodworker in Bennet uses locally-sourced wood to create kitchen items as well as beautiful custom made pieces with his own hands. “A piece of wood can have more than...
WOWT Back to School Drive starts with unexpected surprise
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - WOWT’s Back to School Drive started with an unexpected, and welcome, surprise Thursday morning. The drive began at 5 a.m. and wraps up at 7 p.m. outside Scheels at Village Pointe at 168th Street and West Dodge Road. The surprise: The very first donation came...
Blair Lions Club Gears Up for Annual Bob Krogh Memorial Peach & Pear Sale
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JULY 18, THURSDAY) – The Blair Lions Club is excited to announce its 2024 Bob Krogh Memorial Peach & Pear Sale, a beloved annual tradition that supports numerous community initiatives. This year’s sale, named in honor of a dedicated former member, continues the club’s long-standing commitment to service and community support.
One taken to hospital after multi-car crash in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A three-vehicle crash happened Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Webb Road and State St. Capt. Dean Elliot of the Grand Island Police Department said a northbound vehicle was turning left onto State St. when it collided with a southbound vehicle. The collision then pushed into a third car.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Unveils Plans For New American Indian Village
Cheyenne Frontier Days Officials unveiled plans for the new Morningstar American Indian Village on Friday. The new village is slated to open in 2026 near the CFD Old West Museum. Renee Middleton, Executive Director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation, told Townsquare Media the goal is to have the new facility open in time for Frontier Days 2026, which will be the Year of the Native American at CFD. Middleton said the new facility is made possible in large part by a grant from the Hughes Foundation. She added that Frontier Days officials will raise additional money for the village's educational component. Middleton said the total final cost of the village is "still up in the air right now. But I can tell you right now it's already over $10 million."
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