Nebraska

Tornadoes rip through the midwest, killing at least 5 people

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A series of devastating tornadoes have claimed the lives of at least five individuals, including an infant, in the central United States, leaving a trail of destruction and tens of thousands of residents without power. The severe weather events started on Friday, with the majority of fatalities occurring in Oklahoma, where a state of emergency has been declared across twelve counties. A fifth victim succumbed to their injuries in Iowa following …

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A former Nebraska deputy charged with manslaughter

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LANCASTER, NE – A former deputy from Seward County, Nebraska, has been incarcerated following a grand jury indictment on manslaughter charges, linked to a fatal shooting incident last year, according to the county prosecutor. The announcement came from Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon, who identified the former deputy as Anthony Gann. Gann is currently being held on a $100,000 bond and is anticipated to make his initial court appearance on Monday. It remains unclear if …

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Woman stabs her guests for criticizing her home cleanliness

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LINCOLN, NE – A domestic dispute in Nebraska took a violent turn when a woman allegedly attacked her friends following a critique of her home’s cleanliness. The incident took place in the presence of four children, two of whom were the homeowner’s. The Lincoln Police Department responded to an emergency call shortly past midnight on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers were met by two witnesses who claimed they were assaulted by 24-year-old Tatiana Iniguez after commenting …

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Catholic priest fatally stabbed at church

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FORT CALHOUN, NE – In a shocking event that unfolded in the early hours of Sunday morning, a Catholic priest in Nebraska was brutally assaulted at his church, eventually succumbing to his wounds. The suspect involved in this horrifying crime has subsequently been taken into custody. The scene of the crime was the rectory of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church situated in Fort Calhoun. It was at approximately 5:05 a.m. local time when …

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Shocking murder of newborn by 16-year-old mother

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GORDON, NE – A shocking case has emerged from Gordon, Nebraska, where a 16-year-old girl is standing accused of the brutal murder of her newborn child. The teenager, whose identity is withheld due to her minor status, is facing charges of first-degree murder and weapon misuse. On November 6, local law enforcement was alerted to a troubling situation at the girl’s home. The call was placed by the teen’s father, who initially claimed the infant …

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Deputy shoots man with several warrants

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OMAHA, NE – Daveyon Sherman, a 27-year-old Nebraska man, is currently in a serious but stable condition after being shot in the chest by an off-duty deputy. The incident occurred over the weekend, and authorities have stated that Sherman will need further medical attention before he can be questioned about the event. The deputy, who was on his way to work at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center in Omaha, called for backup …

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Driver shot by police after high speed chase

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SEWARD COUNTY, NE – A vehicular pursuit involving local deputies and an armed suspect culminated in a fatal shooting in Seward County, Nebraska. The event transpired on Monday afternoon, stirring concern and prompting an official statement from the local Sheriff’s Office. Deputies had initially attempted to halt a vehicle moving westward on Interstate 80. Instead of stopping, the vehicle made an abrupt U-turn, heading east but in the westbound lanes. It then veered into the …

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Texas grandpa accidentally shoots his 12-year-old grandson at wedding

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ODESSA, TX – A 62-year-old Texas man, Michael Gardner, is facing legal repercussions after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson at a wedding ceremony in Nebraska. The incident occurred on Saturday at Hillside Events, when Gardner attempted to fire a blank round from a Pietta 1860 snub nose revolver into the air to gather the attention of the guests. According to Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Ben Houchin, the wedding had started late. Someone had …

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True-crime author charged with helping convicted murderer in extortion scheme

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LINCOLN, NE – Samantha Al-Rekabi, a celebrated true-crime writer, is now the subject of a real-life crime story. Al-Rekabi has been charged with felony theft by extortion, accused of assisting a death row inmate in Nebraska, Aubrey Trail, in a scheme to extort $25,000 from a prison nurse. Trail, a 56-year-old convicted murderer, was sentenced to death for the brutal killing and dismemberment of 24-year-old Sydney Loofe in 2017. The pair had connected via the …

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Man sentenced to 90 years for extreme torture over stolen cartel drugs

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LINCOLN, NE – A Nebraska man, previously employed as a welder, has been handed a lengthy prison sentence following his involvement in a series of horrific crimes, including kidnapping, torture, and sexual assault. Tanner Danielson, 31, was given a 40 to 50-year sentence for kidnapping and a 30 to 40-year sentence for sexual assault. These sentences were handed down after he pleaded no contest to the charges in June. Danielson’s criminal activities began after he …

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