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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.

Two arrested after pursuits on Friday

News Staff
Sunday, June 28, 2026
NORTH PLATTE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following separate pursuits Friday.At approximately 10:40 a.m. Friday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop in Thayer County, near Bruning on County Road 6300.
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City falls prey to wire fraud scheme

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton is cooperating with the Nebraska State Patrol regarding a $174,086.55 wire fraud scheme.The Fullerton City Attorney Katie Sharp released the following statement:The City of Fullerton announced that it fell victim to a sophisticated wire fraud scheme.

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Standoff in Fremont comes to safe conclusion Sunday

News Staff
Monday, June 8, 2026
FREMONT — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a standoff in Fremont overnight Saturday into Sunday.Saturday at approximately 11 p.m., Fremont Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1200 block of North L Street.
Jack Reeg

Jack Reeg

Reeg accepts plea deal

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
COLUMBUS — The Columbus man accused of killing a Fullerton woman has accepted a plea deal.Jack Reeg, 26, of Columbus, pled no contest to one count of second-degree murder and one count of use of a firearm to commit a felony.
Reardon

Reardon

Reardon pleads guilty to reduced charges

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
FULLERTON — A St. Edward man is set to be sentenced in July after accepting a plea deal for reduced charges.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, pled guilty on April 30 to attempted sexual assault and enticement by electronic communication device.
Jack Reeg was arrested in connection to the Sept. 16, 2025, shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth, 25, of Fullerton.

Jack Reeg was arrested in connection to the Sept. 16, 2025, shooting death of his girlfriend, Kennedi DeMuth, 25, of Fullerton.

Reeg trial pushed back again

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
COLUMBUS — The murder trial in connection to the shooting death of a Fullerton woman has been pushed back again.Jack Reeg, 25, of Columbus, has waived his right to a speedy trial and his attorney, Glenn A.
Neal C. Reardon

Neal C. Reardon

Reardon appears in court

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FULLERTON — A St. Edward man has pled not guilty to charges in the Nance County District Court.Neal C. Reardon, 23, of St. Edward, is accused of sexual assault and sending inappropriate text messages to two underage girls.