Joseph H. McCarty

Lincoln, Omaha

Digital Content Manager at KLKN-TV (Lincoln, NE)

Digital content manager @Channel8ABC, former @OWHnews, @DailyNeb and @DJNF copy editing/digital intern @TheBuffaloNews. #UNL graduate.

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Nebraska gas station manager sent to district court in $300,000 lottery fraud case

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A case against a gas station manager accused of stealing a winning lottery ticket took a step forward Wednesday. Lancaster County Judge Joseph Dalton ruled that there was enough evidence to try 50-year-old Jeremiah Ehlers and sent his case to district court. Ehlers, of Greeley, is charged with felony theft by deception. On April 12, 2024, Ehlers took a $300,000 scratch-off ticket to the Nebraska Lottery office in Lincoln. He was paid $213,000 after taxes.
WATCH: Group tries to kick down door of north Lincoln home

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A group of six people were caught on camera trying to force their way into a north Lincoln home. On Wednesday, Lincoln Crime Stoppers asked for help solving the attempted break-in, which happened on Friday, just before midnight. On the home’s security video, a male is seen kicking the door multiple times. Another male then comes up and punches and kicks the door several times.
Nebraska Legislature passes transgender sports bill

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Legislature gave final approval Wednesday night to a bill restricting which sports teams transgender athletes can play on. Senators voted 33-16 to approve Legislative Bill 89, called the Stand With Women Act. That is the exact number of yes votes needed to prevent a filibuster. SEE ALSO: Poll of the Day: Should there be restrictions on transgender athletes in female sports?
Lincoln man charged with assault in Memorial Day weekend crash on O Street

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man appeared in court Wednesday in connection with a Memorial Day weekend crash on O Street. Nicholas Jones, 30, was arraigned in Lancaster County Court on a charge of second-degree assault. A judge set his bond at $150,000, and Jones paid $15,000 to be released from jail. SEE ALSO: One arrested, two hospitalized in rollover crash in central LincolnThe crash happened about 10:30 p.m. Saturday at 27th and O streets.
Judge dismisses meth case against Lincoln man

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A methamphetamine case in Lancaster County District Court was thrown out Tuesday. Judge Lori Maret dismissed the case against Da’marsell Miller, 25, at the request of prosecutors. The charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the state could refile them. SEE ALSO: Lincoln man to stand trial in 5-pound meth bustMiller had been charged with possession of more than 140 grams of meth and possession of money while committing a drug offense.
Lincoln man to stand trial in sexual assault of 10-year-old girl

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) —A judge ruled Tuesday that there is enough evidence to try a Lincoln man accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Lancaster County Judge Thomas Zimmerman found probable cause against Mario Davila, 34, and sent his case to district court. Davila is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child. SEE ALSO: Lincoln man charged with third-degree sexual assault of a 10-year-old girlIn February, a 10-year-old girl reported that she was being assaulted by Davila.
One injured in shooting at Nebraska Walmart

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — One person was injured Tuesday in a shooting at a northeast Nebraska store. The Columbus Police Department said it responded to a shooting at Walmart about 6:20 p.m.One male was taken to Columbus Community Hospital, according to the police department. Another male was taken into custody. Police said there that there is no threat to the public and that the investigation is ongoing.
Central Nebraska paraeducator exchanged explicit images with student, authorities say

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A paraeducator in central Nebraska was arrested Tuesday after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Jonathon Scheerer-Hamm, 28, of Clarks has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Scheerer-Hamm, a para at High Plains Community Schools, was using social media platforms to communicate with a student.
Another closure on Lincoln's Pine Lake Road starts Wednesday

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The second phase of the Pine Lake Road project will begin Wednesday, and the closure for the first phase will continue. The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department said the eastbound lanes will close between 14th and 20th streets for the second phase. Both directions of traffic will use the westbound lanes. LTU said the intersection of 20th and Pine Lake will be open to all traffic.
Pillen pulls back budget vetoes; Nebraska officials will work to 'clarify' procedures

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Jim Pillen will withdraw the four line-item vetoes he issued in the state’s budget. In a joint statement on Tuesday, Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen and Speaker of the Legislature John Arch said they still disagree about whether the vetoes met constitutional requirements. But Pillen said because the budget bills closely mirror his priorities, he will withdraw the line-item vetoes.