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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ICE says there are more than 100 identity theft victims of workers at Omaha plant

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

"These so-called honest workers have caused an immeasurable amount of financial and emotional hardship for innocent Americans," a Homeland Security Investigations official said.
35-year-old Lincoln woman found safe, police say

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department on Saturday said 35-year-old Sara Crawford was found safe. “Crawford was located safely,” LPD said. “Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word.”ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Lincoln Police Department is looking for a missing 35-year-old. Police said Sara Crawford, who is also known as Rory, was last heard from Wednesday night. Crawford lives near 22nd and Washington streets but was not home when their partner woke up about 4 a.m. Thursday.
Lincoln Police searching for 35-year-old missing since Wednesday

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department is looking for a missing 35-year-old. Police said Sara Crawford, who is also known as Rory, was last heard from Wednesday night. Crawford lives near 22nd and Washington streets but was not home when their partner woke up about 4 a.m. Thursday. Police said Crawford is 5-foot-4 and 125 pounds with gray hair and glasses and may have a red cane. If you see Crawford, you should call LPD at 402-441-6000.
Man accused of DUI after crashing into north Lincoln tree

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man was arrested Thursday after crashing into a tree in north Lincoln, police say. The crash was reported about 7:45 p.m. at 60th Street and Platte Avenue in the Havelock neighborhood. Police said a Honda Ridgeline was heading west “at a high rate of speed” when it tried making a right-hand turn. But due to the speed, the vehicle was unable to make the turn and crashed into a tree, according to LPD.
Vehicle crashes into tree in northeast Lincoln

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A pickup truck crashed into a tree Thursday night in northeast Lincoln. The crash was reported about 7:45 p.m. at 60th and Platte streets in the Havelock neighborhood. A witness told Channel 8 that the vehicle left a nearby gas station and sped down the street before leaving the road and slamming into the tree. Multiple witnesses said after the crash, the man driving the vehicle was shocked with a Taser. A woman had to be cut out of the vehicle, according to a witness.
Bond set at $2 million for Lincoln man accused of sexually assaulting 6-year-old

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man appeared in court Wednesday on charges that he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl. Justin Koder, 28, is charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child and third-degree sexual assault of a child, among other crimes. At his arraignment, Lancaster County Judge Laurie Yardley sent his bond at $2 million. He would need to pay 10% of that — $200,000 — to be released from jail.
WATCH: 4-star Nebraska football commit tries Runza for first time

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A 2027 Nebraska football commit is getting a little taste of Nebraska ahead of time. On Tuesday, Trae Taylor shared a video on X of him trying Runza for the first time. What everyone has been waiting for in Lincoln since my interview. Found the @Runza and had my first taste. Next up is to try what my boy @ZaneRowe0 chilli over a Cinnabon lol.
Vehicle catches fire at west Lincoln manufacturing plant

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Fire & Rescue put out a car fire in west Lincoln on Wednesday evening. The fire was reported about 5:30 p.m. at Zoetis, which makes animal medicine and vaccines. It was close to one of the buildings, so extra units were called in to help, LFR Battalion Chief Aaron Pospisil said. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to any buildings. The vehicle is likely a total loss, Pospisil said.
Another smoke advisory issued for central and eastern Nebraska

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Much of Nebraska could see a dip in air quality again in the coming days. On Wednesday, state agencies issued a smoke advisory for central and eastern Nebraska. The advisory is effective from 6 a.m. Thursday through noon Friday. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said smoke from wildfires in Canada could reduce the air quality. The smoke could reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive people, according to DHHS.
Man who sexually assaulted two children in Lincoln dies in prison

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Joseph H. McCarty

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man serving time for sexually assaulting two children in Lincoln died in prison Wednesday. Nicholas Bailey, 78, died at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution, according to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. He was sentenced in 2016 to 25 to 45 years in prison. Bailey had been convicted of first-degree sexual assault of a child and third-degree sexual assault of a child.