Nebraska veteran died from war wounds years after serving in Vietnam, now he's being recognized

Gary Barker seemed like one of the lucky ones, surviving the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. But when he returned home, the war took him anyway. Decades after he died, Barker is being recognized for giving his life for his country.

June 16, 2023Updated: June 16, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska veteran died from war wounds years after serving in Vietnam, now he's being recognized

Regional

Mother of murder suspect appears in Sheridan County Court on drug charge

The mother of an Alliance woman accused of murder appeared in Sheridan County Court this week on a separate drug charge.

Murder suspect’s case moved from Sheridan to Box Butte County

The murder case against an Alliance woman accused of killing her ex-boyfriend and disposing of his body will now be prosecuted in Box Butte County.

Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk

Despite ongoing concerns about wildfire risk, fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits this Independence Day after the city council did not approve a temporary ban.

Nebraska veteran died from war wounds years after serving in Vietnam, now he's being recognized

Regional

Mother of murder suspect appears in Sheridan County Court on drug charge

Murder suspect’s case moved from Sheridan to Box Butte County

Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk

Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake

State

Celebrate Fourth of July at Dix Days 2026

Nebraska Supreme Court rules voter data case is moot because feds already have records

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

A massive power line through the Sandhills won approval. It’s still going nowhere — for now.

Helping Nebraska’s producers rebuild and recover

Norfolk native to join cast of Days of Our Lives

Sports

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities