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Man arrested after 150-mile pursuit through multiple counties in northeast Nebraska

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1 year ago

February 10, 2025

Man arrested after 150-mile pursuit through multiple counties in northeast Nebraska

STANTON COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) – A man was arrested early Monday morning after leading authorities on a more than 150-mile pursuit through multiple counties in northeast Nebraska.

The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office joined in on the pursuit that began over an alleged theft in O’Neill around 2 a.m.

The driver of the fleeing vehicle led multiple Nebraska law enforcement agencies through Holt, Antelope and Pierce counties before they were spotted entering Norfolk, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities attempted to use stop sticks on the vehicle, but the driver avoided them by driving into yards.

According to the sheriff’s office, the driver called into Norfolk Police Department communications during the pursuit and made comments about refusing to stop. He also allegedly threatened law enforcement that was actively pursuing him.

The pursuit continued into Stanton County on Highway 275, where the driver rammed a Stanton County Sheriff’s patrol unit causing it to spin out. Authorities made another attempt to stop the vehicle near Pilger but was again unsuccessful.

West Point Police eventually successfully slowed down the vehicle using stop sticks as it approached the city, and it began to lose a front tire, according to the sheriff’s office. However, despite their efforts, the driver continued east on Highway 275.

A Good Samaritan semi-truck driver nearly stopped the vehicle on the Elkhorn River bridge by blocking the highway, but the driver squeezed by and continued into Dodge County, losing a second tire, and then into Washington County.

The pursuit eventually came to an end in Blair, and the driver was taken into custody at gunpoint by the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol and police from Blair and Beemer.

Tyler Kocian(Stanton County Sheriff’s Office | Stanton County Sheriff’s Office)

Tyler Kocian, 28, of West Point, was booked into the Washington County Jail and charged in Stanton County with with speeding, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, assault on a police officer, use of a weapon to commit a felony, criminal mischief and terroristic threats.

Authorities said Kocian faces additional charges in multiple counties across northeast Nebraska.

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NioCorp to start work on its minerals mine in southeast Nebraska

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2 hours ago

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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14 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

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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

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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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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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