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 Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

West Point driver injured in rollover crash south of Pilger

West Point driver injured in rollover crash south of Pilger

Teen injured in rollover crash north of Stanton

Teen injured in rollover crash north of Stanton

Summit Contracting breaks ground on new Norfolk facility

Summit Contracting breaks ground on new Norfolk facility

State

Nebraska City smoke shops investigated

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

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities