A Lincoln police officer has resigned after an investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
- By Eric Ferkenhoff Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team
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.
Two people have been arrested in Jefferson County after allegedly producing and distributing child sexual abuse material and sexually assaulting a child.
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.
Lexington’s VFW Post 5136 and American Legion Post 111 have teamed up to host their first Hooked on Heroes: Youth Fishing Day on Saturday, May 16, in an effort to connect their veterans with the Lexington community.
Graduate and undergraduate degrees were conferred for 739 spring graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises Friday, May 8 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.
Phillips Canyon State Recreation Area is now open to the public providing expanded outdoor access and improved boating opportunities to the canal system below Johnson Lake State Recreation Area.
The group of Lexington citizens is asking for answers from the city about the maintenance of Greenwood Cemetery.
There had been some hope the iconic downtown Lincoln pizza favorite could reopen early but the renovation took a bit longer.
A look at events in the Lincoln community.
A Lincoln man who shot and killed his neighbor in 2024 will spend up to 40 years in prison after a judge handed down the maximum sentence.
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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.
The World-Herald sat down with four of the six Democrats running in the primary for Nebraska CD2. Brinker Harding is the sole Republican running and Election Day is May 12.
We reached out to candidates in contested primary election races and asked them to provide biographical information and answer questions relevant to the offices they seek.
A 35% drop in Medicaid waiver funding this year could result in Nicholas Bessey losing the community-based services he currently receives, according to a new lawsuit.
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts said the U.S. needs to wrap up its conflict in Iran and work to bring economic relief to working Americans and farmers impacted by rising fuel prices.