TECUMSEH, Neb.—A Nebraska death row inmate who strangled his cellmate after complaining he talked too much died Monday at the state prison in Tecumseh. Officials said they have not determined how Patrick Schroeder, 45, died. Schroeder died about four years after he was sentenced to death for the strangulation death of his prison cellmate, Terry Berry. Schroeder…
Nebraska Cancels Special Session to Change Abortion Laws
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Monday canceled a proposed special session of the state legislature intended to reduce the current abortion ban from 20 weeks to 12 weeks. Ricketts’s decision came after Speaker of the Legislature Mike Hilgers indicated in a letter that an insufficient number of state senators would vote to amend Nebraska’s abortion laws….
Nebraska State Patrol: Suspect Linked to 4 Deaths Arrested
LAUREL, Neb.—Police on Friday arrested a man in the killings of four people in a small northeast Nebraska town. Around 2:30 a.m. Friday, a police team surrounded the Laurel home of 42-year-old Jason Jones and barged inside, with guns drawn and using flash bangs. Jones’ home is just off the main downtown street in the…
Patrol: 4 Found Dead in 2 Burning Homes in Nebraska City
LAUREL, Neb.—Four people were found dead Thursday in two burning homes in a small community in northeastern Nebraska, authorities said. Nebraska State Patrol Col. John Bolduc said at a news conference that a man was seen driving away from the city of Laurel before the bodies were discovered and that investigators would like to speak…
Omaha Chemical Plant Fire Extinguished; Evacuations End
OMAHA, Neb.—A large fire that raged through a Nebraska chemical plant was extinguished by Tuesday morning and nearby residents who were initially evacuated were allowed to return to their homes, authorities said. Thick smoke billowed from the Nox-Crete facility just southwest of downtown Omaha that could be seen as far away Monday evening as the…
Nebraska Governor Would Move to Total Abortion Ban If Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said he intends to call for a special state legislative session to fully outlaw abortion if the Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Nebraska is a pro-life state. I believe life begins at conception,” the Republican governor told CNN’s “State of the Union” on May 15. “If Roe v….
Don Bacon Wins Nebraska Congressional GOP Primary
Rep. Don Bacon (R) defeated businessman Steve Kuehl in the Nebraska 2nd Congressional District GOP primary on Tuesday. With 61 percent of the districts reporting, Bacon received 81.77 percent of the vote while Kuehl received 18.23 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ. During his speech at a rally in Nebraska on May 1, Donald Trump called…
LIVE at 6 PM ET: Trump Rally in Greenwood, Nebraska
UPDATE: Due to bad weather, the rally has been postponed to 6 p.m. ET. on May 1. The Epoch Times and NTD Television will livestream the Trump rally in Greenwood, Nebraska, starting at 6:00 p.m. ET on May 1. Access the livestream on this page, and also at EpochTV and NTD.com. Find more info here. *…
LIVE: Trump Rally in Greenwood, Nebraska
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LIVE at 9 PM ET: Trump Rally in Greenwood, Nebraska
The Epoch Times and NTD Television will livestream the Trump rally in Greenwood, Nebraska, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET on April 29. Access the livestream on this page, and also at EpochTV and NTD.com. Find more info here. * Click “Save” button below the video and you can watch it later on “My List” – Follow…
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