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Kearney Police Department suspects arson in Aug. 12 house fire

Kearney Police Department suspects arson in Aug. 12 house fire

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

The inhabitant escaped the fire with her pets but was arrested and is suspected of a number of charges.

Photos: Man in custody after hourslong standoff with Omaha Police

Photos: Man in custody after hourslong standoff with Omaha Police

  • 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.

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court

  • Jessica Kennedy

A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

Aristh Rodriguez-Linares takes the stand in state’s case against him Monday

  • 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.

Grand Island man arrested after troopers find more than 5 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop

Grand Island man arrested after troopers find more than 5 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop

  • Grand Island Independent

The traffic stop was made near mile marker 255 on I-80 near Elm Creek. 

Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

Kadin Hoger grilling at the encampment on Williamson and South Baldwin streets

    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 the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

    People gather at the site where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer

      People gather at Williamson and South Baldwin Streets where Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a police officer on Wednesday afternoon in Madison.

      Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

      Williamson Street memorial site holds strong on day 3

        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.

        KPD focused Cruise Nite efforts on traffic safety, reckless behavior

        KPD focused Cruise Nite efforts on traffic safety, reckless behavior

          From Friday evening to Sunday morning, Kearney officers investigated 13 traffic accidents, none of which resulted in injury, and conducted 119 traffic stops.

          Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

          Photos: Child riding bicycle critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Bennington

            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.

            Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

            Photos: North Omaha fire severely damages two homes Monday evening

              Two homes were damaged Monday night after a house fire on Crown Point Avenue in Omaha.

              Department of Justice has questions for Youneses about $4.6M in PPP program loans

              Department of Justice has questions for Youneses about $4.6M in PPP program loans

                The federal Department of Justice is seeking to ask Paul and Linda Younes and their daughter about government loans they obtained to help their businesses retain employees during the COVID pandemic.

                Kearney youths get behind-the-scenes view of police work

                Kearney youths get behind-the-scenes view of police work

                  From crime scene investigations to K-9 demonstrations, students got a hands-on look at policing with the Kearney Police Department.

                  Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary

                  Kearney police prepare for bash on nation's 250th anniversary

                    A grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety is helping KPD to increase staffing during the celebration, Capt. Kevin Thompson said.

                    Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                    Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

                    In one case, YRTC staff knew of sex abuse allegations as early as spring 2025. The alleged teen victim was kept in isolation with no therapy for six months.

                    Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

                    Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

                    Council Bluffs police announced Tuesday afternoon that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a juvenile on the city's east side.

                    Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                    Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                    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.  

                    Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                    Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                    See photos of the large police presence near 19th and Bancroft Streets in South Omaha

                    Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

                    Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

                    During the pursuit, the trailer carrying the vehicle detached from the U-Haul several miles east of Kearney and came to rest in the outside lane of I-80.

                    Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

                    Former NU Regent Elizabeth O'Connor pleads guilty to causing 2025 Omaha DUI crash

                    Former University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O’Connor pleaded guilty Friday to driving drunk and causing a May 2025 crash that seriously injured one person in central Omaha.

                    2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

                    2 men arrested after drug warrant served in Kearney

                    A juvenile was taken from the home, and the Department of Health and Human Services was contacted.

                    Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                    Photos: Douglas County deputy injured at domestic disturbance in northwest Omaha

                    Douglas County Sheriffs office is investigating a shooting after a domestic disturbance left a deputy shot and a man injured, at Cherry Creek Village apartments in Irvington, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. 

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                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                    Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                    Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                    Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                    Woman injured following vehicle-train collision Wednesday night

                    RACINE — One woman was injured Wednesday night after a vehicle was struck by a train on Washington Avenue, police say.

                    Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                    Bradshaw bank robbery suspect arrested Wednesday at Grand Island's Ponderosa Lake

                    The robbery occurred at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw on April 1. The FBI, York County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, Grand Island police and TRIDENT Task Force helped make the arrest.

                    Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

                    Two Hamilton County inmates were allegedly sprayed, refused medical attention

                    Matthew Williams' mother believes her son was sprayed with a chemical that is "used to clean bathrooms and beds." Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy said it was hand sanitizer.

                    FBI investigating Nebraska bank robbery that left 1 person injured

                    FBI investigating Nebraska bank robbery that left 1 person injured

                    Authorities are investigating a Wednesday morning robbery at Cornerstone Bank in Bradshaw that left one employee with a head injury.

                    Troopers arrest Colorado man near Kearney after chase down I-80

                    Troopers arrest Colorado man near Kearney after chase down I-80

                    A Coloradan chased for speeding on I-80 possessed drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to the Nebraska State Patrol report. 

                    RCSO determines incident in Sturtevant to be case of swatting

                    RCSO determines incident in Sturtevant to be case of swatting

                    An extensive search of the area was conducted, but no victims were found, and there were no signs of any crime or criminal activity.

                    Recent crime stories in Racine County

                    Recent crime stories in Racine County

                    Kearney police, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office launch joint paid internship

                    Kearney police, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office launch joint paid internship

                    From patrol to investigations, interns with KPD and BCSO get hands-on experience — and $15 to $20 an hour.

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