The mysterious death of a teen at Pillen Family Farms

A 17-year-old worker died at a Nebraska hog farm owned by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

December 19, 2025Updated: December 19, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

The mysterious death of a teen at Pillen Family Farms

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sports

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20