Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced in Omaha child sex trafficking case

Federal prosecutors say the pair trafficked two girls, ages 15 and 16, for commercial sex

July 6, 2026Updated: July 7, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced in Omaha child sex trafficking case

Michel Daiana Martinez-Gonzalez, 29 and Alfredo Manuel Zambrano-Hurtado, 26.Omaha Police Department

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Fairbury formally debuts new city home base, plus business incubation space

The city of Fairbury officially has a new home for its city council and its city employees, plus space the city hopes can be used as a home base for budding business owners, or temporary work spaces.

Public Health Solutions plans to keep growing as they celebrate 25 years of service in Southeast Nebraska

An organization that supplies at-risk populations in Southeast Nebraska with essential healthcare services is unveiling plans to expand as they commemorate a milestone anniversary this summer.

State

Matching gift could boost Cherry County convention center fundraising

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Loser of Nebraska Democratic US Senate primary sues party to force replacement for Burbank

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Nebraska Task Force 1 returning home after Texas flood mission

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Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

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‘I don’t ever want to give this up:’ Kimball’s Grace Moore to continue volleyball career at collegiate level

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Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

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Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

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Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

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Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

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Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

July 23rd 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

July 23rd 2026, 1:26 PM UTC

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

July 23rd 2026, 6:48 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC