Nebraskan accused in plot to kill president blossomed in college before troubling turn, friends say

Not long ago, he was in a college honor society and gave campus tours to prospective UNK students. But hidden from public view, he was growing unhinged in private chats, friends say. Recent messages viewed by Flatwater show Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez calling himself a soldier and suggesting secret “big projects in the works.”

June 30, 2026Updated: June 30, 2026
By Flatwater Free Press

BPD makes separate domestic assault arrests

BPD makes separate domestic assault arrests

Fairbury awarded $2 million Brownfields grant to fund cleanup of former metalwork site

A Southeast Nebraska city will be receiving some federal funding to help them clean up and convert a contaminated site of a former metalwork operation.

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

Three registered Democrats running for statewide office against Republicans in this year’s election say they know their campaigns may be uphill battles – but they’re embracing that challenge anyway.

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

About 300 kids in Beatrice got the opportunity to share a field with a pro football player, and a local legend, Friday morning.