Records show money was available for Nebraska crossing upgrades years before fatal train crash

Documents show Union Pacific had not signed an agreement for planned crossing improvements months after Nebraska officials sent it for approval

October 7, 2026Updated: October 7, 2026

By 10/11 NOW

Records show money was available for Nebraska crossing upgrades years before fatal train crash

Vernon Hays, 73, and Gabriel Johnson, 22, were killed when their vehicle collided with a train in rural Cass County, Nebraska, on Sept. 10, 2026.(10/11 News / Darsha Dodge)

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Records show money was available for Nebraska crossing upgrades years before fatal train crash

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

Records show money was available for Nebraska crossing upgrades years before fatal train crash

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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