Nebraska
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, 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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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 8.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
8-0-5
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 8 drawing
01-03-12-24-26
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from May 8 drawing
Red Balls: 02-20, White Balls: 09-11
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Winning MyDay numbers from May 8 drawing
Month: 01, Day: 16, Year: 17
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing
14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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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.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska Athletics announced Friday that the expansion of John Cook Arena is in full swing.
The Nebraska Athletics Capital Planning and Facilities Department posted to social media that the effort to modernize amenities and provide new seating options is well underway.
According to the athletic fund, the renovation will enhance Nebraska’s home-court advantage, modernize amenities and provide new premium and general seating options. This includes adding:
- New and improved seats with cup holders in each seat.
- A new centralized student section.
- New and improved courtside seating with both end court and side court locations available. The Courtside Lounge offers access pregame and during intermission and includes private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food, beverage and alcohol.
- New Loge Box seating with hospitality lounge with access pregame and during intermission, including access to private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and beverage with a cash bar.
- Libero Club seating replaces the VIP seats. Located in the back row of the 100 level, seats include access to the Libero Club Lounge pregame and during intermission complete with televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and soft drinks with a cash bar.
- Additional ADA seating with new vantage points and easier access from around the concourse.
The Husker Athletic Fund announced the first-ever reseating and parking process in October 2025. It is timed to coincide with the renovation of the arena to increase overall capacity to 10,000.
For more information about the reseating process, click here.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday evening. The Huskers defeated the Michigan Wolverines, while Indiana defeated Washington to advance to the semis.
Nebraska enters with a 44-6 record and is on a 19-game win streak, the longest active streak in the country. The Huskers have reached the semifinals of each of the last five Big Ten Tournaments. Indiana is 42-13 on the season.
The Huskers won the Big Ten regular-season title, the first conference title since 2014 and the first outright title since joining the Big Ten. The 23 regular-season wins tied for the most in conference history.
The Huskers are led by 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Jordy Frahm. Frahm is hitting .429 with 19 HR and 49 RBI. She is also 16-4 with a 1.26 ERA in the pitcher’s circle.
Indiana is led in the batter’s box by Aly VanBrandt, who is hitting .405 on the season with 15 home runs and 61 RBI. Aubree Hooks is the leading pitcher with an 11-2 record and a 2.35 ERA in 80.1 innings pitched.
This will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams, as they did not face each other during the Big Ten schedule.
Watch Nebraska vs Indiana in the Big Ten Softball Tournament live on Fubo (free trial)
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday?
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs. Indiana in the semifinals of the Big Ten Softball Tournament will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Time of the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday
- Date: Friday, March 8
- Start time: 4 p.m. CT
The Nebraska vs Indiana semifinal match in the Big Ten Softball Tournament starts at 4 p.m. at the Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, MD.
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