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Investigation underway after man escapes 6-day kidnapping and abuse ordeal
RED WILLOW CO, Neb. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has taken over an investigation after two suspects reportedly kidnapped, drugged and abused a man for six days before he escaped in Decatur County, Kansas. The Red Willow County, Nebraska Sheriff's Office announced that the Decatur County, Kansas Sheriff's...
Man Kidnapped and Held Hostage in Western KS
A man was kidnapped and held hostage in western Kansas on Saturday. The victim was able to escape and contact law enforcement who confirmed his story. The victim told authorities he has been kidnapped from a bar in Oklahoma and was driven into Kansas where he was able to escape from his captors near Oberlin.
Authorities urge caution after mountain lion and cubs spotted in southern Nebraska
BEAVER CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - An adult mountain lion, and their cubs, were spotted in northwest Beaver City, according to the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said they are taking measures with Nebraska Game and Parks and the area federal trapper to ensure the safety of the people in Beaver City.
KBI investigates report of kidnapping in Decatur County
DECATUR COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating a report of a kidnapping and sexual assault in Decatur County. According to the KBI, the reported kidnapping and sexual assault occurred in Oberlin, Kan. KBI officials said they were asked by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office to...
KBI investigating reported kidnapping in northwest Kansas
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been looking into a report of a kidnapping in northwest Kansas, and questions are being raised about the validity of the report. A man from Oberlin reported to Decatur County officials that he was kidnapped and sexually assaulted on June 1st, and he escaped at a location north of Oberlin.
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Driver hospitalized after semi overturns in NW Kansas ditch
NORTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 5:30p.m. Thursday in Norton County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 International semi driven by Dailier E. Ruiz Hernandez, 31, Katy, Texas, was southbound on Kansas 383 six miles east of U.S. 283. The driver lost control of...
Washington man sentenced for fatal Nebraska crash that killed two
FURNAS COUNTY, Neb — A Washington man has been sentenced in connection to a crash that killed two people in Furnas County last year. Kyiaz Ulanov, 29, of Lynnwood, Washington, was sentenced Thursday to two years and six months on two counts of motor vehicle homicide. He was given credit for 393 days served.
Semi-trailer hauling pigs overturns north of Oxford, agencies work eight hours to clear sows
OXFORD — A semi-trailer hauling pigs overturned in a ditch north of Oxford on Tuesday, May 21. According to the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a 911 call over a semi carrying pigs that had overturned near 72581 Road 438 north of Oxford. The Furnas County Sheriff’s...
Authorities searching for suspects in abduction of Oklahoma man and hostage situation
OBERLIN, Kan. (KOLN) - Nebraska law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search for two men accused of abducting an Oklahoma man and holding him hostage near the Kansas-Nebraska border. According to the Red Willow County Sheriff’s Office, the situation began when the male victim was abducted from a bar...
Mountain lion with cubs sighted in Beaver City
BEAVER CITY — The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office has received credible reports of sightings of an adult mountain lion with cubs in the northwest part of Beaver City. The sheriff’s office is taking measures with game and parks and the area federal trapper to ensure the safety of the Beaver City residents.
Birth Announcement: Bryar Lynn Breth
Kyle and Brooke (Crawford) Breth of Oberlin, Kansas are thrilled to announce the birth of their second son, BRYAR LYNN BRETH. The beautiful boy was born at the Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska with attending Dr. Fulkerson in attendance weighing in at 9 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19.5 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Sara Crawford of Kit Carson, Colorado. Maternal great-grandparents include Gail and La Donna Crawford of Eads, Colorado; and Rodney and Judy Houser of Kit Carson, Colorado. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Brenda Breth of Oberlin, Kansas. Paternal great-grandparents include the late Jerry and Donna Breth of Wichita, Kansas; Dorie Sand of Hanover, Kansas; and the late Robert Sand of Hanover, KS. Baby Bryar was welcomed home by his big brother Bennett Lee Breth.
Suspects in Kansas abduction still at large
DECATUR COUNTY —Law enforcement agencies along the border between northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska continue actively assisting Decatur County, Oberlin, Kansas, authorities with an ongoing investigation of an abduction and holding a hostage from Oberlin, according to Decatur County Sheriff David Wachendorfer. Early Monday, the sheriff's office reported no new developments in the search.
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