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Kim Michelle Elliot, 62, of Tulsa, Okla., has been identified as a suspect in the case. Nebraska State Patrol investigators believe that she got the city of Fullerton to send $174,086.55 to her bank after it was approved by the city council in September of 2025. Photo provided

Kim Michelle Elliot, 62, of Tulsa, Okla., has been identified as a suspect in the case. Nebraska State Patrol investigators believe that she got the city of Fullerton to send $174,086.55 to her bank after it was approved by the city council in September of 2025. Photo provided

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Suspect named in city wire fraud case

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Investigators believe they know who is behind the wire fraud scheme involving the city of Fullerton.Kim Michelle Elliot, 62, of Tulsa, Okla., has been identified as a suspect in the case.

Troopers find cocaine in I-80 traffic stop

News Staff
Monday, August 3, 2026
LEXINGTON — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Grand Island man after finding over 5 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.Friday, July 24, at approximately 11:05 a.m., a trooper saw a Mercedes sedan following a semi at an unsafe distance.
Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth. Photo provided

Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth. Photo provided

Reeg sentenced in DeMuth murder

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man was sentenced to at least 75 years for the fatal shooting of a Fullerton woman.Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced to 75 to 85 years in prison on Wednesday. He was given 317 days credit for time served.
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City: No update on fraud investigation

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
FULLERTON — One month after announcing they were the victim of $174,086.55 wire fraud scheme, the city of Fullerton has no update on the investigation.During last week’s city council meeting, during the public participation portion of the meeting, Fullerton resident Matt Milby asked the council if...

Omaha man arrested after threats to school, governor’s family

News Staff
Saturday, July 18, 2026
OMAHA — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Omaha man as part of an ongoing investigation into threats made against Columbus Catholic Schools and the family of Governor Jim Pillen.On June 29, the Nebraska State Patrol was contacted by the administration of Columbus...

Lincoln County pursuit ends with arrest

News Staff
Saturday, July 18, 2026
North Platte — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the North Platte Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested one person after a pursuit in Lincoln County on Thursday.At approximately 12:35 p.m., a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Focus...
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Reardon sentenced to 5-10 years

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
FULLERTON — A St. Edward man has been sentenced to at least 5 years in prison for charges in Nance County.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, was sentenced to a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years for attempted sexual assault and 2 years for enticement by electronic communication device.
NSP Police Service Dog Phoenix. Photo provided

NSP Police Service Dog Phoenix. Photo provided

Nebraska State Patrol welcomes two new K9s to the ranks

News Staff
Friday, July 3, 2026
KEARNEY — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Dog Unit.PSD Phoenix and PSD RJ have recently completed their certification and are now on the road serving Nebraska.