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Rumors swirl of immigration arrests in eastern Nebraska as federal authorities keep quiet

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1 year ago

January 27, 2025

Rumors swirl of immigration arrests in eastern Nebraska as federal authorities keep quiet

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Rumors of ICE activity and arrests have spread throughout parts of eastern Nebraska, fueled by promises of mass deportations from Washington.

While 10/11 News has received information on potential ICE operations in Lincoln, Omaha, Fremont, and Schuyler, local and federal authorities have provided little confirmation.

A post made by the Omaha DEA on Sunday shows agents working with the Department of Homeland Security to enforce immigration policy, but it does not specify where the enforcement took place. The Omaha DEA covers a five-state region and confirmed it has not conducted any operations in Nebraska since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

10/11 News reached out to ICE for clarification on where these operations occurred, but a media representative did not immediately respond. The media phone line for ICE was also busy for much of Monday.

An anonymous source from a Lincoln advocacy group told 10/11 News they had been assisting immigrants affected by ICE activity, but the group declined to discuss the extent of the activity or whether it took place in Lincoln or elsewhere. Both the Lincoln Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they had not responded to any ICE calls for service.

Meanwhile, immigrants and advocates have turned to social media to share information about potential ICE operations in Lincoln and Omaha. Some posts provide legal rights information, while others show videos of vehicles with state plates, claiming they are unmarked federal vehicles.

A frequently shared post pointed to ICE activity in Schuyler, Nebraska, home to a Cargill meat processing plant that employs many immigrants. The post, from the Omaha-based law firm Kendall, Crawford & Reeker, PC LLO, alleges that ICE and other federal agents conducted sweeps in Schuyler on Monday.

ICE, again, has not commented on any activities in the community, and the Schuyler Police Department did not respond. The Colfax County Sheriff’s Office said it had not been called to assist in any sweeps or raids, however.

Another rumor circulating on social media suggested ICE agents planned to visit Schuyler Community Schools on Monday. However, Superintendent Dr. Bret Schroder told 10/11 News he was addressing a different rumor.

Dr. Schroder confirmed he had heard about a teacher’s supposed arrest by ICE but quickly dismissed it as false. While he had heard rumors of ICE agents passing through the community, he received no information about agents visiting the school.

The superintendent said his primary responsibility is the education and safety of students dropped off at his schools each day, not the federal authorities who may be investigating them.

10/11 News spoke with a representative from Kendall, Crawford & Reeker, PC LLO, who confirmed that some immigration-related arrests had been made in Nebraska recently, but none were severe enough to constitute a raid. The representative added that the firm’s phone, however, had been ringing off the hook in recent days.

On Monday evening, the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement posted on social media that it had arrested 1,179 immigrants that day alone.

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NioCorp to start work on its minerals mine in southeast Nebraska

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March 2, 2026

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NioCorp to start work on its minerals mine in southeast Nebraska

NioCorp announced Monday that it plans to start work on its critical minerals mine in southeast Nebraska.

The project, which the company is calling its mine portal project, will involve building a main entrance to the Elk Creek underground mine and will serve as the primary access point for personnel, equipment, and materials for the underground mining operations. It also will include excavating bedrock, drilling and blasting to establish the twin mine ramps, on-site access road construction, and construction of on-site supporting infrastructure.

The project, which will cost nearly $45 million, is set to get underway before the end of the month. It marks the first time Colorado-based NioCorp will actually start any significant work on the main mine, from which the company hopes to extract niobium, scandium, titanium and other minerals.

“Given the size of this excavation work, the portal project really marks the beginning of a major pre-construction activity at the Elk Creek Project site and is an important step toward preparing for underground development,” Scott Honan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, said in a release.

Mark A. Smith, Niocorp’s chairman and CEO, called the project, “a significant milestone.”

Niocorp has spent more than 15 years trying to develop the mine on land in Johnson County, about 65 miles southeast of Lincoln.

The company still needs to raise a significant amount of money to make the $1.2 billion mine a reality, though. In December, NioCorp said it had raised about $360 million, or a little more than a quarter of the total cost. It is still waiting for approval of a $780 million debt financing application from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

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Nebraska Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 5 on March 1, 2026

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12 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 1.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 1 drawing

7-6-5

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 5 numbers from March 1 drawing

04-20-28-30-39

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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from March 1 drawing

Red Balls: 02-10, White Balls: 25-26

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Winning MyDay numbers from March 1 drawing

Month: 11, Day: 28, Year: 38

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 1 drawing

10-11-12-35-56, Bonus: 04

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

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Courtesy Nebraska Athletics

The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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