Murdock man loses nearly $160,000 in 7-year extortion scam

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating after a man was scammed out of nearly $160,000.

April 13, 2026Updated: April 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Social media video leads to federal firearm charge in Omaha

Murdock man loses nearly $160,000 in 7-year extortion scam

Tulip festival back for second year at Nelson Produce Farm

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar

Restoring windmills for the next 100 years

State

District 47 Legislative Update

Elmwood Sen. Rob Clements reflects on 10 years of service in Nebraska Legislature

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Kimball Public School’s Danielle Reader receives NSAA Above and Beyond Award

Sand Painters Art Club Selects State Qualifiers

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety