Crofton man faces child sexual assault charge after text exchange 

A Crofton man accused of trying to initiate sex with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl appeared in Madison County Court Tuesday.

August 12, 2026Updated: August 12, 2026
By Brenden Flood

Regional

Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun

A 20-year-old Valentine man was arrested Tuesday evening after authorities received a report of a man walking down the street with a scooter, yelling and carrying what appeared to be a handgun.

Fort Robinson Aquatic Center reduces hours

The new Fort Robinson State Park Aquatic Center is among the Nebraska attractions reducing hours as the back-to-school season reduces workforce availability.

Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case

A 61-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison in a Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case.

Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon

A 49-year-old Wounded Knee man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a man with a baseball bat.