Two suspects finally charged in Sydney Loofe death

Two suspects finally charged in Sydney Loofe death

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Two longtime suspects in the killing of a 24-year-old Lincoln woman have been charged with first-degree murder. Authorities announced the charges Monday against 51-year-old Aubrey Trial and 23-year-old Bailey Boswell, both of Wilber. Trail...
Small Fire on Hall Street

Small Fire on Hall Street

Valentine Volunteer Fire Department was called to an electrical fire at the Kahlblinger residence at 321 Hall Street at approximately 4:30 am on Saturday morning, June 9th, 2018. Fire cause was believed to be related to a lightning strike in the area, which affected...
Gov. Ricketts To Visit Bassett June 14

Gov. Ricketts To Visit Bassett June 14

Governor Pete Ricketts announced that he would hold a town hall in Bassett on Thursday, June 14. The Governor invites the public to attend the town hall. “Nebraskans are invited to join Governor Ricketts at his upcoming town hall in Bassett,” said Taylor Gage, the...

One Inmate Captured After March Escape

A prosecutor says one of two men who escaped from a Nebraska Panhandle jail has been captured on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Hijinio Garnette, of Gordon, was captured last week at a home in Kyle, South Dakota. He and Esdon Haukass of Mission,...
Bon Homme Sheriff Fires Deputy

Bon Homme Sheriff Fires Deputy

South Dakota sheriff waited a whole minute after polls closed to fire a deputy who undid his re-election bid this week. Bon Homme County Sheriff Lenny Gramkow fired deputy sheriff Mark Maggs after Maggs defeated him by a vote of 878-331 in Tuesday’s Republican...