Nebraska
4.1-magnitude earthquake hits south-central Nebraska
People across Nebraska and Kansas reported feeling an earthquake Sunday afternoon.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a quake measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale struck around 1 p.m. about 3 miles east of the Webster County village of Cowles, which is in south-central Nebraska near the Kansas border.
A quake of that magnitude is considered “light” and not likely to cause damage.
But the USGS received dozens of reports from people who said they felt the quake, some as far away as Omaha and Manhattan, Kansas. Numerous people took to social media to report feeling the quake.
Two aftershocks of 2.6 magnitude later occurred near the original quake site, one about 90 minutes after the initial quake and one later Sunday night.
Earthquakes are relatively rare in Nebraska, but the state does usually record one or two minor ones per year. The last time Nebraska recorded a quake of a magnitude 4 or above was in December 2023, also in Webster County.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Six veterans were honored Saturday, June 27, as Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to service members “touched by war.”
Organizers said the Quilts of Valor National Foundation has awarded 447,658 quilts to active-duty military members and veterans since it began.
The Heartland Nebraska Quilts of Valor group has presented 204 quilts since starting its local chapter in 2019.
Saturday’s recipients were:
- Kevin F. Donohue, U.S. Navy, 1973-1976
- Michael Chipps, U.S. Army Reserve, 1974-1996
- Wayne Hildebrand, U.S. Air Force, 1969-1973
- Robert D. Caudillo, U.S. Navy, 1970-1974
- Mac Trujillo Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, 1966-1969
- Salvador Munoz, U.S. Navy, 1964-1968
The Heartland Nebraska group said the quilts are presented to recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Former Oklahoma State and Nebraska Cornhuskers wrestler Albert “AJ” Ferrari was arrested in Nebraska after leading officers on a police pursuit on Friday night.
According to a report from the Nebraska State Patrol, a trooper attempted a traffic stop after noticing a driver speeding on Interstate 80 near North Platte at mile marker 176, later identified as Ferrari.
The NPS trooper followed Ferrari as he exited at mile marker 179 heading northbound on Highway 30.
The trooper clocked Ferrari’s vehicle, a Chevrolet Corvette, traveling over 110 miles per hour in a 55 miles per hour zone.
During an attempted traffic stop, Ferrari refused to stop and fled westbound, leading to a pursuit. After several miles, Ferrari stopped his car and fled on foot.
Officers found identifying information in the vehicle. Ferrari was found the next morning by authorities.
Ferrari was booked into Lincoln County Jail for flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and obstruction.
In 2022, Ferrari left the Oklahoma State Wrestling program following an investigation by the Stillwater Police after a woman accused Ferrari of sexual assault.
Charges against Ferrari were later dismissed by the Payne County District Court.
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