The decision of a three-judge panel on whether a man will get the death penalty or life in prison for the 2017 killing and dismembering of a Nebraska woman is set to be announced later this spring. April 17, 2021 3:00 pm WILBER, Neb. (AP) — The decision of a three-judge panel on whether a man will get the death penalty or life in prison for the 2017 killing and dismembering … [Read more...] about 3-judge panel’s decision on Trail’s fate to come in June
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UPDATE: 2 victims, 2 suspects involved in Westroads Mall shooting
This is a developing story, we will continue to provide updates as they become available. April 17, 2021 2:21 pm KMTV Authorities provided an update on the Westroads mall shooting at 2:15 pm CDT. OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — According to Omaha officials, there were two victims and two suspects involved in the Westroads Mall shooting. The victims have been identified as one … [Read more...] about UPDATE: 2 victims, 2 suspects involved in Westroads Mall shooting
Lancaster County resident contracts South Africa COVID-19 variant
April 16, 2021 1:28 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has confirmed a case of the South Africa COVID-19 (B.1.351) in Nebraska. The case is identified as a Lancaster County resident. An investigation into how this virus made its way into the state is still ongoing. Read DHHS’s full press release below: The Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Lancaster County resident contracts South Africa COVID-19 variant
Fire causes millions in damage to BNSF Nebraska terminal
April 13, 2021 2:46 pm ALLIANCE, Neb. (AP) — A fire over the weekend at a BNSF Railway terminal in western Nebraska is estimated to have caused $3 million in damage to the facility. AP reports that the fire broke out Sunday afternoon at the BNSF terminal building in Alliance, and the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department had the blaze mostly under control about three hours … [Read more...] about Fire causes millions in damage to BNSF Nebraska terminal
New York variant identified in Nebraska
April 12, 2021 2:44 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has identified the first case of the New York variant of COVID-19 in Nebraska. The variant case, also known as B1.526, was reported out of Douglas County. This variant has been spreading across the nation, mainly in the Northeast area. VARIANT NEWS: CDC says UK variant is now … [Read more...] about New York variant identified in Nebraska