Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

Martha Ruiz-Palacios pleaded no contest to sexual assault without consent and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

June 29, 2026Updated: June 29, 2026

By Peter Rice

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

Regional

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

Omaha’s Venezuelan community collects donations for earthquake victims

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested after high-speed chase

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Pillen creates property tax ‘hotline’ to solicit Nebraskans’ anger on rising taxes, valuations

Man arrested on sex trafficking, assault charges after yearlong Douglas County investigation

State

Democratic candidates for statewide office embrace challenger status in campaigns against Republican opponents

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nebraska's claims in South Platte River, Perkins County Canal dispute

Sidney seventh grader finishes first two rounds in state civics bee

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April