Carrie Jones sentenced to life in homicide Case, Jason awaits death penalty hearing

Carrie Jones received a life sentence without parole for her role in the 2022 Laurel quadruple homicide, where her husband, Jason Jones, fatally shot four individuals and set their homes on fire

November 20, 2025Updated: November 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

State

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

District 47 Legislative Update

Price Cream Co. receives 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Carrie Jones sentenced to life in homicide Case, Jason awaits death penalty hearing

Regional

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

State

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

District 47 Legislative Update

Price Cream Co. receives 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Beatrice murder suspect ordered held with bond

Short standoff ends with arrest in Ogallala

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety