The bizarre mystery of whether Donald Dean Studey killed dozens of people and whether he buried them in wells near Omaha is the subject of a new documentary.
- Rob Schlotterbeck Daily Sun
Milke, 53, was convicted in February of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 52-year-old Tammy Leslie early on the morning of Sept. 8, 2024.
- Grace Lewis Omaha World-Herald
After a brutal assault, she warned he would kill if released. He served six years — then it happened. Why wasn’t he on the sex offender registry?
- Rob Schlotterbeck Beatrice Daily Sun
On Thursday, Christopher Milke was found guilty in the shooting death of Tammy Leslie.
- LORI PILGER Lincoln Journal Star
A day after the jury heard from the other Seward County deputy on scene during an officer-involved shooting along Interstate 80 in 2023, Anthony Gann took the stand to tell his side.
- ALYSSA JOHNSON Lincoln Journal Star
Two people have been arrested in Jefferson County after allegedly producing and distributing child sexual abuse material and sexually assaulting a child.
- Rob Schlotterbeck Daily Sun
Starting Monday from a pool of 80 to 85 potential jurors, there are now 12 jurors and three alternates for the trial of Christopher Milke in the shooting death of Tammy Leslie.
HASTINGS — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a death that occurred Tuesday in Adams County.
The FBI's Omaha Field Office attributes its 20% arrest increase in 2025 to strong partnerships and a national emphasis on crushing violent crime.
The theft led to a more than $4,300 loss at a Lincoln True Value store, according to police.
"It's essentially them saying 'We've tried once. We were unsuccessful, but let us try again,'" attorney Nick Grandgenett of Nebraska Appleseed argued.
McCOOK, Neb. — A delegation of five Nebraska senators toured the former Work Ethic Camp in McCook on Monday, getting a glimpse inside the facility since its controversial conversion into a federal immigration detention center.
A man wanted in relation to an Omaha shooting died Friday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with the U.S. Marshals and deputies in Mississippi.
Investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol on Friday arrested a former Bellevue Police officer as part of a child enticement investigation.
Lexington graduate Reese Kuecker recently participated in what she called a "prestigious and unique experience."
Lexington City Council approves the city's portion of RYDE funds and selects on-call service companies.
Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Lincoln Journal Star.
At the April 15 Dawson County Board of Commissioners meeting road plans and gravel bids were approved.
Historic renovation of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium is back on the front burner with NU regents set to consider $600 million "Big Red Rebuild."
After a long career in the hospitality world, Tracy Johnson saw the chance to lead Alchemy as a "no-brainer"
A 44-year-old Lincoln man is facing two felony charges after allegedly threatening his neighbor with a gun Wednesday morning.
Campus police have received two recent reports of a phone being placed under occupied shower stalls at a residence hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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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.
Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.
Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.
Gov. Jim Pillen implored lawmakers to work with him on property tax reform next session. He also asked them to file fewer bills.
Nebraska’s governor praised wildfire responders, highlighted new laws, and challenged lawmakers to tackle property taxes in 2027.
The Nebraska Legislature failed to override four of Gov. Jim Pillen's vetoes Friday on the final day of session.
Friday, April 17, was the last day of the 2026 Nebraska legislative session. See photos from the Capitol.