Lorena Carmona

Nebraska

Producer at KSNB-TV (Hastings, NE)

Assignment editor @ksnblocal4, former #amnewser, @Unl_CoJMC alum. Send story ideas to [email protected]

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Former Franklin educator pleads not guilty to sex crimes

5 days ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

FRANKLIN, Neb. (KSNB) - A former Franklin teacher and coach is now facing sex crime charges in trial court and has pleaded not guilty. Court records show 37-year-old Anthony Campana is charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child, three counts of first-degree sexual abuse by a school employee and manufacturing-visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct. He is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.
Aurora murder suspect still unfit for trial, court records say

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

AURORA, Neb. (KSNB) - An Aurora man will need more treatment following a competency review hearing on Tuesday. Caleb Arnett, 30, is charged with murder for the stabbing death of his stepfather, Ross Nickolaus, in December 2023. Judge Lynelle Homolka ordered a competency evaluation shortly after the murder and Arnett has been in treatment at the Lincoln Regional Center ever since.
Appeals court decision coming Wednesday in Grand Island murder case

1 week ago | knopnews2.com | Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A teenager connected to a 2023 murder at Fonner Park is appealing his conviction and prison sentence. On March 9, 2023, 62-year-old Todd Scherer of Lincoln was killed in a horse barn at Fonner Park. Austin Kelly, 18, Grand Island, was convicted last year of conspiracy to commit robbery. He was sentenced to 18-38 years in prison.
AMC files federal suit against Woodsonia, City of Grand Island, others

1 week ago | ksnblocal4.com | Ian Mason |Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - After a lengthy court battle, leading all the way to the Nebraska Supreme Court, AMC has now filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages for being forced to leave the Conestoga Marketplace. AMC filed their lawsuit on April 17 against Woodsonia (developer of the Conestoga Marketplace), their lead counsel, the City of Grand Island and the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island.
Annual bake sale helps with mission to support central Nebraska veterans

2 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - More than 160 nonprofits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties are gearing up for Go Big Give set for May 1. Many of these organizations host pre-give fundraisers ahead of the big day, including the Business Coalition for Veterans (BCV). The BCV is participating in its 7th year of Go Big Give, and 5th year of hosting a bake sale to help raise funds. It’s happening on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Destiny Church, located at 4306 W. Highway 30 in Grand Island.
Firefighters, farmers and volunteers team up to battle 60-acre blaze near Platte River

3 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

HALL COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB) - A fast-moving fire burned through about 60 acres near the Platte River in Hall County Wednesday evening, drawing help from multiple fire departments, local farmers and volunteers. Shelton Fire Chief Jon Heminger said they were called out to a fire near Denman Road and South Bluff Center Road around 5:30 p.m. Heminger said a man who had a burn permit a couple weeks ago ended up lighting another pile — this time without a permit.
Man gets probation for Olson’s building fire in Grand Island

4 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A man convicted after a fire that destroyed two buildings in north Grand Island is going on probation. Heriberto Gonzalez Castillo, 25, was convicted of attempted possession of a controlled substance and first offense driving under the influence, both misdemeanors in February. A related charge of no operator’s license was dismissed. Court records show that Gonzalez Castillo was sentenced to 18 months probation on both counts to be served concurrently, or at the same time.
I-80 rest stop murder suspect still not fit for trial, judge rules

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The suspect in the I-80 rest stop murder remains incompetent to stand trial, according Hall County District Court records. James Thompson Jr. had a competency review hearing on Friday, where the judge ruled that he still is not fit for trial and that he will remain in the Lincoln Regional Center for treatment. The 22-year-old is accused of stabbing a Missouri man to death at an I-80 rest stop near Grand Island.
Easter Basket Extravaganza fundraiser helps Project Hunger continue mission

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Project Hunger is asking for people’s help by taking part in the 29th annual Easter Basket Extravaganza, a silent auction that seeks to combat food insecurity in central Nebraska. “It is a fundraiser we use to raise money to feed central Nebraska,” Project Hunger President Doug Winder said. People in the community, businesses, local churches and nonprofits have donated items that will go up for auction.
Grand Island Police arrest man after discovering stepdaughter pregnant

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Lorena Carmona

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man is facing a felony charge after he’s accused of getting his stepdaughter pregnant, according to police. Local4 is choosing not to name the suspect in the case to protect the identity of the victim. The 37-year-old man is charged with one count of felony first-degree sexual assault of a child in Hall County Court.