No Autopsy, No Answer: Nebraska, standing alone with ‘antiquated’ system, leaves lingering questions

Nebraska is the only state where lawyers automatically serve as coroners. Under the system, 87% of unattended deaths aren’t autopsied. Some families are left wondering.

January 31, 2025Updated: January 31, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

No Autopsy, No Answer: Nebraska, standing alone with ‘antiquated’ system, leaves lingering questions

Regional

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State

Trump targets midwest house seats and senate race during Sioux City campaign stop

No Autopsy, No Answer: Nebraska, standing alone with ‘antiquated’ system, leaves lingering questions

Regional

Trump targets midwest house seats and senate race during Sioux City campaign stop

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Norfolk man arrested after police say he kept woman from leaving home

State

Trump targets midwest house seats and senate race during Sioux City campaign stop

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JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

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Norfolk man arrested after police say he kept woman from leaving home

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