Lincoln police held a briefing Friday morning on two suspicious deaths this week: Amber Spencer, who died from injuries sustained in a camper fire Wednesday, and a 67-year-old Lincoln man found dead Thursday near First and M streets.
- Andrew Bottrell
A 25-year-old Lexington man has been arrested for first-degree sexual assault.
- Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor
A large police presence amassed Thursday evening and into early Friday morning near North 38th and Fort Streets in Omaha after a man allegedly fled police and entered a home, following a possible shoplifting incident at Westroads Mall.
- Jessica Kennedy
A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.
- Andrew Bottrell The North Platte Telegraph
An Overton man is being charged with first-degree sexual assault after a Sunday incident.
- Jessica Kennedy
As the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares resumed Tuesday, the defendant was back on the stand questioned by Defense Attorney David Tarrell in a re-direct.
- Jessica Kennedy
In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.
In lengthy testimony Monday, Aristh Rodriguez-Linares took the stand in Dawson County District Court Monday, as he faces three Class 1 felonies, including murder, in connection to the shooting death of Mykal Farinas Carballo on Jan. 21, 2025.
The court heard the final three witnesses Friday in the state's case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington.
The opening statements and first witness testimonies were heard Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington in connection to the shooting death of Maykel Farinas Carballo.
The opening statements and first witness testimonies were heard Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington in connection to the shooting death of Maykel Farinas Carballo.
LEXINGTON — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Grand Island man after finding over 5 lbs. of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.
A Lexington man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Dawson County Sheriff's deputy during an incident Friday, July 24.
Kadin Hoger was grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets from 2 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.
People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.
The memorial for Corey Ruiz has been in place on Williamson Street since Wednesday, when Ruiz was shot dead by police there. It was still holding strong Saturday, with no sign of police or other means of removal. Protesters said they plan on staying as long as they can.
LINCOLN — A Cozad man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on a drug conviction.
An elementary-aged child was struck by a vehicle at 7:08 p.m. Wednesday while riding her bicycle across the road from one driveway to another in Bennington.
A 23-year-old Cozad man has been accused of enticing a minor through electronic communications.
Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.
The most recent employee arrested was accused of sending explicit text messages and videos to a Douglas County youth confined at the Kearney center. She’s now facing six felony charges.
Former Husker wrestler A.J. Ferrari was arrested early Saturday morning near North Platte after a pursuit that reached 110 mph and a subsequent search.
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A 46-year-old Lexington man has been charged with multiple felony charges of first-degree sexual assault of a child.
A California man was arrested Tuesday in Dawson County after state troopers found more than 25 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
A Cozad man is being charged with first-degree assault after an incident Friday at a Cozad bar.
A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.
A Gothenburg woman is being charged with felony child abuse and sexual assault of a child.
See photos of the large police presence near 19th and Bancroft Streets in South Omaha
In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.