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Drunk driver sentenced to over 20 years after crash that killed NDCS employee
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Beatrice man will serve over two decades in prison for killing a NDCS employee in a drunk driving crash. David Warren, 40, was sentenced to 21-23 years behind bars in district court Thursday for manslaughter, a class IIA felony, and DUI with cause of serious bodily injury, a class IIIA felony. He was given credit for 253 days served.
‘Zero justice’: Family of slain Omaha women frustrated with killer’s verdict
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Upset, frustrated and lost. Those are the emotions expressed by the family of Gage Walter, who tells 6 News he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. In August 2022, Walter was accused of killing his grandmother, 70 year old Linda Walter and his great grandmother 93 year old Marceline Teeters at Linda’s home in Omaha.
Village clerk of tiny Nebraska town resigns amid probe by state auditor’s team
LINCOLN — The village of Litchfield in central Nebraska “boasts a whopping 280 people,” according to its website, which goes on to say that the small-town atmosphere contributes to a high quality of life. But a Nebraska State Auditor’s Office probe into village operations has disrupted the calm, revealing apparent misappropriation of public funds, inaccurate utility […]
New Plea in Search for Missing Lincoln Woman
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 30)–It’s been two months since anyone has seen or heard from 30-year-old Jerica Hamre. The Lincoln woman was last seen and heard from on June 25 at her home near 35th and Huntington and Lincoln Police believe she disappeared under suspicious circumstances. LPD put out the plea on social media Thursday night to ask for additional help in finding Hamre.
Farm Progress and AIN award scholarships to rural youth
Editor’s note: Husker Harvest Days is Sept. 10-12 in Grand Island, Neb. Visit HuskerHarvestDays.com. The Agricultural Institute of Nebraska and Farm Progress awarded Husker Harvest Days scholarships to nine Nebraska youth. The HHD agricultural scholarship winners were chosen from Nebraska 2024 high school seniors pursuing advanced degrees in agriculture,...
Lewis and Clark Center turns 20
More than 1,100 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center this past weekend. On Friday, August 25, almost 600 students, teachers and chaperones participated in a special Living History Day that focused on activities at the Center’s new fort, which is still under construction.
Shooting Ranges Available for Sight-In
Hunters may sight-in their firearms and bows for the coming seasons at any of several public and private shooting ranges listed on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website. “It is important to sight-in your firearm or bow to increase your accuracy, boost your confidence, and help prevent hunting...
Caricature artist a big “draw” at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - If you are looking for a memorable state fair souvenir, a fun idea could be getting a caricature of yourself drawn by Dirk Christensen. We caught up with QuickDraw Caricatures artist Dirk Christenen at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to find out more about himself and his art work. “I’ve been doing this for about 34 years professionally,” Christensen said. “My real job over the years has been a broadcaster. I worked for 35 years in Kearney and another 7 in Lexington, and I was a program director in radio.” Christensen says he did caricatures as a side job during those years, but now he’s turned his passion for drawing people into a full-time endeavor.
Cactus Jacks owner reflects on 15 years of growth at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - Jeff Leo tells hungry customers, “Don’t let the long lines scare you.” He said they’re making burgers every 12 seconds to serve people waiting in a line that will sometimes stretch across the Heartland Events Center. Leo owns Cactus Jacks, a...
Lincoln County native helps Team USA advance in Wheelchair Rugby in Paralympics
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Team USA’s Paralympic Rugby Team faced off against Canada on Thursday morning, marking a significant milestone for one Lincoln County native and Hershey High School graduate. Josh O’Neill, a first-time member of the team, was one of 16 athletes chosen after a rigorous five-day...
Nebraska City to test itself in season opener with C1 No. 1 Wahoo
(Nebraska City) -- The 2024 football season is here and with it comes Nebraska City's third coach in as many years. As Dave Purdham prepares to take over the Pioneers program, he and his team are ready for what the new year may hold. "It's a great time for excitement,"...
Final thoughts from Rhule before Husker opener
Make the tape your friend. Perhaps the goal of Husker football in Week 1 could be summed up as simply as that. If that's the case, Nebraska probably will get the result it wants against UTEP on Saturday as Matt Rhule's team tries to win the program's first opener since 2019.
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. "SET the Bar" in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that's different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely a place...
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