Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

Authorities say the couple traveled to Douglas County to collect nearly $473,000 from a woman they believed was elderly

July 1, 2026Updated: July 1, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

Kerwin Kerr, 46 and Shanna Kerr, 44. Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Regional

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

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Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity

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State

Norfolk outdoor warning sirens undergoing repairs after recent storm

Nebraska signs baseball coach Will Bolt to extension through 2032

Backers of online sports betting in Nebraska submit signatures to get on 2026 ballot

Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

Storm leaves behind damage at Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala

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Sports

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

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Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities