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Nebraska I-80 rest stop knife attack leaves Missouri man, 72, dead and his wife critically injured
A 72-year-old Missouri man has died, and his wife was critically injured after being stabbed during an attempted robbery at an Interstate 80 rest stop in Nebraska, police say.
James Thompson Jr., 22, of Elyria, Ohio, is now being held on numerous charges, including first-degree murder, following the incident that unfolded in Doniphan on Wednesday morning.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Department says around 7 a.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at 4148 I-80 and found two victims who had “suffered wounds from an assault with a knife.”
“One victim, a 72-year-old male from Eureka, Missouri, suffered fatal injuries from the assault and was pronounced dead at Grand Island Regional Hospital,” the department added, identifying him as Gary Weaver.
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Suspect James Thompson Jr. was taken into custody following a police chase. (Hall County Department of Corrections)
His 71-year-old wife, Mary Weaver, is reported to have suffered “life-threatening injuries” and, as of Wednesday night, remains in critical condition at the same hospital.
“At this time, it is believed this started as an attempted robbery,” the Hall County Sheriff’s Department said, noting that “the couple had been traveling through Nebraska in their mobile home when the incident occurred.”
The suspect fled the rest area in a vehicle before authorities arrived, but Grand Island Police Captain Dean Elliott told television station KSNB that officers were able to get a description.
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The rest stop in Doniphan, Nebraska, where the double stabbing occurred around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Department. (Google Maps)
The Nebraska State Patrol tried to stop a vehicle matching that description near Wood River and chased it at speeds of up to 120 mph before that vehicle exited the interstate and turned south, according to The Associated Press.
Elliott said the vehicle eventually drove into the Platte River. State troopers used a police dog to find Thompson and arrest him about 30 minutes later.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Department says investigators believe the stabbing happened during an attempted robbery of the Missouri couple. (Hall County Sheriff’s Department)
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Jail records show Thompson is facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, robbery, use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony and willful reckless driving.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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We’ll have to wait a bit longer to get into the Cowgirls’ Super Regional.
A rainy night in Lincoln meant the teams only managed to get four outs into the Super between Oklahoma State and Nebraska. The game is tied at 0. The weather delay lasted about two hours before they called it.
The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Nebraska football team added its third 2027 offensive line commitment and addition from the state of Georgia on Wednesday.
Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive lineman KD Jones officially announced his commitment to NU this week. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Jones picked the Huskers over Georgia Tech, Auburn, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. He visited Lincoln on May 6 and is scheduled to take his official visit to Nebraska on June 6.
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The Huskers first offered Jones in April, after offensive line coach Geep Wade had previously been recruiting him at Georgia Tech.
“Coach Wade called me and offered me today,” Jones told HuskerOnline on Apr. 25. “He has been on me for a long time, ever since he was at Tech. So his interest wasn’t anything new to me. He came to watch me train at school and was amazed. He offered the next day.”
Jones joins safety Corey Hadley from the state of Georgia in NU’s 2027 recruiting class.
“I knew nothing about Nebraska before the offer,” Jones said in April. But now that Coach Wade and Coach (Lonnie) Teasley are there, I know I can trust them.”
Jones had planned to take official visits to all the schools recruiting him, but his early commitment to NU appears to have shut down those visits.
He jones Omaha (Neb.) Millard North’s Matt Erickson and fellow Grayson product Jordan Agbanoma are the other offensive linemen in the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. He’s now the 10th commitment in Nebraska’s class of 2027.
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