The man was two hours into his flight from Denver to Iowa when he asked air traffic controllers if he could lower his altitude after encountering ice, investigators said.
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First responders found the downed aircraft in a field near the east end of Bassway Strip State Wildlife Management Area, a state park that runs along the Platte River.
With a substantially smaller supply, officials said treasurers in some counties don't have the ability to hold back plate numbers from customers who need new plates first.
Preliminary information indicates that a Smithfield man reported mechanical issues with the single engine Piper airplane, a Sheriff’s Office news release said.
It was Frank Dineen who first required deputies to wear hats as a part of their uniform, and who instituted 24-hour coverage for patrol in Buffalo County.
Nebraska State Patrol was made aware that the 13-year-old girl might be driving through Nebraska in a Ford F-150 with a man. Troopers quickly located the vehicle and found the girl hiding inside.
The 21-year-old motorcyclist was charged in Buffalo County Court with felony operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest and other misdemeanors.
Rachel Frazier made comments on social media about burning churches, according to court records, and a deputy county attorney’s family. Court records show the attorney had been involved in a case involving Frazier’s children.
Soon, people at both ends of a call to a 911 center in Nebraska will have the ability to share richer, more detailed data — such as videos, images and texts.
Joseph L. Garcia, 29, of Lexington was arrested on a Buffalo County warrant Thursday night during a traffic stop.
Police haven’t released any details about the shooter or a motive, but say the incident is isolated.
According to the roster, the duo was booked Wednesday into the Buffalo County Jail.
Joshua James Morris, 18, and Mariah C. Chamberlin, 19, both of Kearney, are each charged in Buffalo County warrants filed Tuesday with possession of a defaced firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute while in possession of a firearm and possession of more than one pound of marijuana — all felonies.
In 2021, Kim Schmidt wrote several feature stories on people committed to not only their professions, but the communities in which they live. …
Witnesses reported seeing other subjects running away from the area and getting into a car and leaving the area.
Records indicate Shawn Smith went to a residence where the female probation officer was, hitting her numerous times, taking her to an ATM to force her to withdraw money, and then allegedly threatening her if she told anyone.
Michael Becker began his sentence in January 2019 for multiple charges, including robbery and second-degree assault, out of Buffalo County.
Nearly 32% of the latest defendants convicted on the habitual criminal enhancement in Nebraska are Black — an even starker racial disparity than already exists within state prisons.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department will receive $250,000 during the next two years to make mental health professionals available 24/7 to respond in emergencies.
Troopers discovered 75 violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and state law. The vehicles were taken out of service for reasons including bad brakes or tires or other problems that pose immediate safety risks.
Jeffrey D. Smith, 33, of Kearney was found dead in a Kearney apartment at about 3:30 p.m. Monday. He was wanted in connection to shootings in nearby Elm Creek.
Emerald ash borers, invasive beetles that attack and kill ash trees, were found in Kearney, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture said Monday.
A fourth Nebraskan has died from coronavirus.
Wayne Arnold saw the flames from the front window of his house — 2 1/2 miles away.
KEARNEY — Authorities say at least one person has been killed and another injured in a Buffalo County collision.