Mark Baumert

3 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Mark Baumert

DONIPHAN, Neb. (KSNB) - A black pickup with its lights off parked in the middle of a highway caused a four-vehicle crash in April of 2024, and now the driver has to pay restitution to the owners of the other three cars. Connor Hoffman, 33, stands convicted of four misdemeanor charges including first offense DUI, refusing a breath test, failure to stop at an accident and criminal mischief.

3 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Mark Baumert

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Two leaders of Nebraska’s Catholic community issued statements about the death of Pope Francis. Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt of the Grand Island Diocese expressed sorrow in this statement on the diocesan web site:“This morning we were surprised to learn of the news of the death of Pope Francis on this day after Easter. In charity, let us remember him in our prayers entrusting his soul to God’s mercy.

3 weeks ago | ksnblocal4.com | Mark Baumert

LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska Supreme Court Friday ruled that a Grand Island man will stay in prison for two sexual assault crimes against a minor female. Court records show Nimrod Torres Aquino, 43, was convicted in 2023 of first degree sexual assault on a child and third degree sexual assault on a child. He was accused of assaulting a 15-year-old girl between December 2021 and February 2022. He was sentenced to 45-60 years in prison.

1 month ago | ksnblocal4.com | Mark Baumert

KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - After his client’s surprise request to withdraw from a plea deal, the attorney representing a suspect in a fatal Kearney shooting is asking the court to remove him as defense counsel. Timothy Noerrlinger of the Nebraska Commission on Public Advocacy filed his request last week in Buffalo County District Court. Noerrlinger’s request came two weeks after his client Romeo Chambers asked to withdraw from a plea bargain made with the Buffalo County Attorney.

2 months ago | norfolkneradio.com | Ian Mason |Mark Baumert

Several homes and businesses in Broken Bow were without power during a brutally cold morning Thursday because of what was called a “catastrophic failure” at the city’s power plant. According to KSNB-TV City administrator David Schmidt told the Custer County Chief newspaper that the municipal building, the courthouse and some residences do not have electricity. Schmidt also told the Chief the cause is undetermined.