Regional

Controversial Chase Ending Technique Coming Back

News Channel Nebraska has learned that a controversial chase-ending technique used by the Nebraska State Patrol, is back to its old-self.

UPDATE: Suspect who fled traffic stop in Central City found with stolen car in Madison County

Nebraska schools could see new debate over Indian mascots

Political Pay Raises a Tough Sell

For the second time in eight months the Bellevue City Council is looking to raise its own pay. The council voted no last November, but at least one councilman says it's time to try again, despite criticism from the public that is already pouring in. News

Loup Power District to build substation in residential area

St. Edward residents want to see their small town thrive after being hit hard by flooding in mid-March, but with plans to move a substation into a residential area, community members aren’t so sure how long their town will last…

Platte Valley Average Wage Report; May 2019

A report released by the State of Nebraska shows hourly earning in the northeast Nebraska area are behind the national average.

Driver Identified in Deadly Blair Crash

The teen driver in that deadly car-full-of-kids crash near Blair has been identified.

Trail waives jury hearing Thursday, death penalty decision goes to three-judge panel

Trail uses his right to waive an aggravated circumstances hearing Thursday. A three-judge panel will now decide if he's sentenced to death.

Mayor Looking to Increase Street Repair Budget

Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert says she'll be asking the City Council for more money to fix the city's roads. The Mayor is not saying how much more, she's keeping that number under wraps until she releases her next budget later this month. As we reported earli

Defense says Trail 'is not guilty,' murder charge can't be proven 'beyond reasonable doubt'

Aubrey Trail's court-appointed attorney, Joe Murray, offered his closing statement Wednesday afternoon, pleading that the jury treat the defendant with fairness, and not let emotion drive their deliberations.

Prosecution alleges Trail dismembered his own story and killed Loofe intentionally

Both sides are beginning their closing arguments on Wednesday morning.

Trail: 'I am the one that caused Sydney's death'

After a two-week absence, Aubrey Trail testified on Tuesday afternoon against his lawyers' wishes.

Aubrey Trail back in court Tuesday for the first time since outburst

WILBER - The last time Aubrey Trail was in the Saline County Courthouse on June 24, he shouted out, "Bailey (Boswell) is innocent and I curse you all!" After that, Trail took some kind of object and made slashes on the right side of his neck. Trail was es

Flooding shuts down Odessa; rivers forecast to exceed March levels this weekend

ODESSA - The small town of Odessa lies about halfway between Elm Creek and Kearney. Tuesday morning there was really no way in or out of the town, as Highway 30 was shut down on both sides, and Highway 10-B was closed from the town south to Interstate 80.

Kearney Flooding shuts down highways

Major highways were shut down Tuesday morning after heavy rains in central Nebraska overnight.

Nebraska hires 2 private consultants for struggling schools

The Nebraska Department of Education has hired two consultants to guide schools struggling with low test scores and performance

Fireworks Complaints in Omaha Hit Four Figures

If you thought there were more than enough do-it-yourself fireworks shows in Omaha this fourth of July, you were right and we now have the numbers to prove it. Despite the city's decision to roll back the discharges from 10 days down to three, July 2nd th

Sydney Loofe's death caused by "homicidal means," according to pathologist

Dr. Michelle Elieff from Physician Laboratory in Omaha performed Sydney Loofe's autopsy in December 2017. The results of that autopsy were shared at Aubrey Trail's trial on Monday.

Missing woman's body found Sunday evening

Sheriff's officials say they found the elementary school teacher's body Sunday