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Scribner man sentenced to 60 years for producing child pornography

By S. V. Serrano | Oct 5, 2025

A Scribner man, Jordan Vaughn, 34, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of production of child pornography.

Bellevue woman receives nine-month prison sentence for embezzling school funds

By S. V. Serrano | Oct 2, 2025

Joya M. Kinney, a 45-year-old resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for embezzlement from an organization that received federal benefits.

Federal grand jury returns indictments against ten individuals across Nebraska

By S. V. Serrano | Oct 1, 2025

The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned nine unsealed indictments charging ten individuals with various offenses, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods.

Former Nebraska liquor control director indicted on fraud and extortion charges

By S. V. Serrano | Oct 1, 2025

The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has indicted Hobert Rupe, former Executive Director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, and Brent Zywiec, a partial owner of two Lincoln clubs.

Omaha man receives over eight-year sentence for transporting child pornography

By S. V. Serrano | Sep 30, 2025

Micah J. Cornell, a 27-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for transporting child pornography.

North Platte man receives over eleven-year sentence for meth conspiracy

By S. V. Serrano | Sep 23, 2025

Michael W. Stroble, 32, of North Platte, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 138 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.