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Lincoln man gets 15 years in prison for possession of child abuse sex images

A judge for the U.S. District Court of Nebraska sentenced a Lincoln man to 15 years in federal prison Thursday after he pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child abuse sex images.  

22-year-old injured after being 'pistol-whipped' at a 'wild party,' police say

Lincoln police on Saturay night responded to North 23rd and Orchard streets after receiving reports of a “wild party.”

Suspect sought in overnight burglary at Lincoln Jimmy John's

An overnight burglary at an east Lincoln sandwich shop left a glass door broken and nearly $1,000 missing, police say.

Regina Bos' sister isn't giving up after basement search turns up nothing

LPD spokesperson Erika Thomas said the investigators "did not find anything of evidentiary value in the basement of the home."

'He chose to brutalize her': Lincoln man gets lengthy sentence for 'barbaric' assault

On Sept. 21, 2025, a woman was found unconscious in a pool of blood with significant head and facial injuries. The judge described the assault as "barbaric."

Search for Regina Bos leads to basement of northeast Lincoln home

Police said the home’s previous owner, who has since died, had a connection to Duggan’s Pub and Bos.

WATCH: Lincoln police brief on search for Regina Bos

Police on Thursday searched a home in northeast Lincoln for possible human remains in connection with the Regina Bos case.

Ex-PTO treasurer for Lincoln elementary school sentenced for embezzling

A Lincoln woman was sentenced after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor for embezzling nearly $15,000 while she was the treasurer of Morley Elementary School's parent-teacher organization.

Man accused of threatening women with knife by downtown Lincoln library

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly threatening two women with a knife outside of a downtown Lincoln library.

Ex-Husker Ferrari pleads not guilty in strangulation case

Former Husker wrestler A.J. Ferrari has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he assaulted a pregnant woman at his Lincoln apartment in May.

Sheriff's office searches for suspect after traffic signs stolen in southwest Lancaster County

On Wednesday, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office had five traffic signs reported missing between Sunday and Tuesday near Crete.

Man cuts neck with glass in Lancaster County courtroom, sheriff's office says

A man has been hospitalized after cutting his neck in a Lancaster County courtroom Wednesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

Man allegedly threatened to kill Lincoln woman, kicked officer in head during arrest

A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill a Lincoln woman and kicking an officer in the face during his arrest.

Kansas man accused of grabbing woman on UNL campus appears in court

The Kansas truck driver accused of grabbing a young woman on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln made his first court appearance Tuesday.

2 teens arrested after pursuit involving stolen car in north Lincoln

The pursuit ended when the driver of a stolen car lost control on the 56th Street exit off Interstate 80 and crashed into a pole.

'Disturbing' testimony: Lincoln man gets decades for sex assaults

A Lincoln man got a lengthy sentence Monday for sexually assaulting two young girls, with the judge calling the trial’s testimony “disturbing.”

Lincoln man enters plea in crash that killed 86-year-old Waverly man

Justin Plugge faces up to a year in prison in connection with a crash that killed 86-year-old Fernando Ortiz last November.

Meet the candidates: Houchin, Pitts seek to succeed longtime sheriff

Republican Ben Houchin and Democrat Jay Pitts are vying to replace Sheriff Terry Wagner, the longest-serving sheriff in county history, who is retiring this year.

Nebraska inmate makes 1st appearance on murder charge, bound over to district court

A Johnson County judge Thursday found probable cause to send Dmitry Vanderbeek's case on to district court for the first-degree murder of his cellmate at the Tecumseh state prison.

FBI investigates suspicious mail sent to Nebraska, other state election offices

Nebraska's Secretary of State's office said Thursday it received a suspicious envelope, joining election offices nationwide targeted by similar mailings. The FBI is investigating.

Lincoln man arrested after allegedly strangling, assaulting woman in vehicle

A 37-year-old has been arrested after allegedly assaulting, strangling and falsely imprisoning a woman in her vehicle last month.

New details emerge in case of Fargo murder suspect arrested in Nebraska

Police used a North Dakota woman's smart watch to help narrow down the time of her killing, according to court records in Nebraska, where her son awaits extradition for murder. 

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High pressure processing research boosts Nebraska food industry

Nebraska researchers use high pressure processing to improve pet food safety, expand meat and poultry applications, and support industry and educational outreach.

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Historical interpreter Wallace to discuss Douglass’ legacy

Historical interpreter Darius Wallace will discuss Frederick Douglass’ evolving views on freedom Nov. 4 at the Lied Center. The free event requires tickets.

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Integrity in business leadership cohort builds ethical community

Nebraska’s College of Business welcomes 34 first-year students into its Integrity in Business Leadership cohort, focusing on ethics, mentoring and career readiness.

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National Estate Planning Awareness Week and leaving a light for the future

Reflection on lighthouses, legacy and National Estate Planning Awareness Week, encouraging Nebraskans to consider planned gifts for their hometowns’ future.

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Lincoln man charged in September stabbing at D’Leon’s

A confrontation in a D’Leon’s drive-thru lane ended with one man hospitalized and another accused of second-degree assault.

Bond set at $2M for suspect accused of shooting man in head

Stanley Murray, who is on parole, is accused of shooting a 32-year-old man in the head.

Nebraska man sentenced to life in prison for father's shooting death

A Wayne County jury in July found Carl Ruskamp, 34, guilty of first-degree murder, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and possession of a deadly weapon by a felon for the Sept. 7, 2022, shooting death of Gerald Ruskamp, 65, at a rural Wayne County home.

Lincoln man accused of sexually assaulting 2 children

Prosecutors charged Ronaldo Santos with first-degree sexual assault of a child, third-degree sexual assault of a child, intentional child abuse and sex trafficking of a minor.

1 arrested after woman robbed at gunpoint; police search for other suspect

A 26-year-old woman told officers she was in her vehicle when she was told to get out and held at gunpoint with a rifle.

Lincoln teen accused of threatening school resource officer arrested at gunpoint

The Lincoln teen was taken into custody at gunpoint after a disturbance outside Lincoln Northwest High School.

Attorney for brothers accused of selling mushroom gummies says state lacks probable cause

Mirzah Meskin, 44, and his brother, Khalil Meskin, 38, both are charged with possession of psychedelic drugs with an intent to deliver for separate undercover sales at Cloud 9.

Lincoln couple accused of selling fentanyl; search warrant turns up drugs, guns in home

A Lincoln couple allegedly worked together to sell drugs, according to court documents.

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