Washington County inmate awaiting sentencing found dead in cell

A Washington County inmate that was awaiting sentencing for rape charges was found dead in his cell this weekend - and initial investigations suggest he took his own life.

May 17, 2025Updated: May 18, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

State

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

1 hr 5 mins ago

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

1 hr 14 mins ago

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

1 hr 31 mins ago

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

2 hrs 1 min ago

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

2 hrs 13 mins ago

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

16 hrs 27 mins ago

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

2 hrs 2 mins ago

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

19 hrs 14 mins ago

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

19 hrs 18 mins ago

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

March 29th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

March 29th 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC