Lincoln man drowns while retrieving fishing lure JUSTIN DIEP Lincoln Journal Star Aug 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 Updated 2 mins ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 43-year-old Lincoln man drowned over the weekend at the Cottonwood Reservoir southeast of Prague, according to the Saunders County Sheriff's Office.kAms6C6< |F6==6C H2D C6A@CE65 >:DD:?8 :? E96 H2E6C ;FDE 367@C6 h A]>] $F?52J H9:=6 DH:>>:?8 E@ C6EC:6G6 2 7:D9:?8 =FC6[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5 :? 2 AC6DD C6=62D6]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAms6AFE:6D 2?5 !C28F6 u:C6 2?5 #6D4F6 D62C4965 E96 C6D6CG@:C[ 2?5 |F6==6C H2D =2E6C =@42E65 FD:?8 D@?2C 2?5 C64@G6C65 3J 5:G6CD]k^AmkAmw6 H2D AC@?@F?465 5625 2E `i_b 2]>] |@?52J]k^Am kAm(2E6C C6D4F6 4C6HD 7C@> '2=A2C2:D@ 2?5 |2=4@=>^#2J>@?5 2?5 2 5C@?6 2=D@ 96=A65 :? E96 D62C49]k^Am People are also reading… 25-year-old Lexington man arrested for sexual assault Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated small Nebraska political party and tried to dissolve it First annual Lipedema Run and Walk held at Cozad Wellness Center Lady Swedes softball drops season opener to McCook Western Nebraska Football Top 5s Douglas County dismisses misdemeanor charges against Bellevue police officer Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court Livin’ Out Loud goes on despite storm damage Volleyball top returners and key departures for Dawson County high school teams LRHC’s Lehmann receives 2026 Caring Kind Award at surprise event ‘It’s hard work': Nebraska’s summertime rite of passage is quietly fading Gothenburg softball finishes in seventh at Lexington tournament 'Took my breath away' — Elm Creek, nearby communities unite at vigil for 3 injured teens Local riders fare well at Cowboy Dressage Show in Lincoln Wiley Canyon Ultra race hosts inaugural event Aug. 29 starting at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park kAmp? 2FE@ADJ 92D 366? @C56C65 2?5 E96 :?G6DE:82E:@? :D 4@?E:?F:?8]k^Am 0 Comments Locations Lincoln Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Douglas County dismisses misdemeanor charges against Bellevue police officer Douglas County prosecutors dismissed charges against Bellevue police officer Marcus Larr, citing new information. He remains on paid leave pen… Greyson Bjorkman powers Carpet Land to winning start at World Series Behind five shutout innings from Greyson Bjorkman, the Lincoln East team opened World Series play with a win. Lincoln police looking for 16-year-old boy, have concerns for his 'safety' Tristen Geier-Pickering was last seen in the area of 14th and South streets around 1:30 p.m. Spokesperson Erika Thomas said police have concer… Former NU regent sentenced to year in prison after DUI crash causing serious injury A Douglas County District Court judge sentenced Elizabeth O’Connor to one year in prison but noted she will serve half that time due to Nebras… Omaha boxer and Bud Crawford ally Steven Nelson acquitted in 2024 shooting Steven "So Cold" Nelson was acquitted of all charges related to a March 31, 2024, shooting that injured a teenage girl. A prosecutor said Nels… Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video City announces developments for Urban Core Housing Fund LPD investigating a new lead in the Regina Bos disappearance case Wire Top Story LPD investigating a new lead in the Regina Bos disappearance case What happens after Lindsay Clancy's trial ends? USA TODAY explains. What happens after Lindsay Clancy's trial ends? USA TODAY explains. Omaha Police K-9 demonstrates narcotics detection during training Omaha Police K-9 demonstrates narcotics detection during training
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