President Biden commutes life sentence of man who killed Pine Ridge Reservation federal agents

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian Movement who was convicted of killing two federal agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

January 20, 2025Updated: January 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

President Biden commutes life sentence of man who killed Pine Ridge Reservation federal agents

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

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

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

Trump rallies supporters in Grand Island, campaigns for Nebraska Republicans

Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska

Osborn and Walz respond to Trump rally

Protesters gather outside Trump rally in Grand Island

New owners of Beatrice Bakery meet with mayor, city council

WeeShire Mains creates free guidebook ‘Big Feelings, Little Tools’

Sports

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

Doane rues frustrating missed chances in Homecoming defeat to Mount Marty

Diller-Odell shuts down Meridian in Homecoming blanking

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

Huskers dominate second half, pull away from Maryland for 48-23 win

Defensive dominance delivers 17-14 win for Wayne St.

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer