New York man arrested for motor vehicle homicide after I-80 crash

NSP says the semi merged onto I-80 below the minimum speed limit before it was struck from behind

August 24, 2026Updated: August 24, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

New York man arrested for motor vehicle homicide after I-80 crash

46-year-old Aleks Latsabidze of New York.Lincoln County Jail

Regional

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

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State

New York man arrested for motor vehicle homicide after I-80 crash

Regional

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

Lincoln County commissioner accused of threatening jail staff after DUI arrest

Hastings City Council Eyeing Return to City Hall

Kearney Planning Commission recommends approval of proposed data center

UNK launches Loper Flight Academy

New MLH CEO Hitting the Ground Running

State

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

New York man arrested for motor vehicle homicide after I-80 crash

JCH&L CEO Holly Wolff to step down in September

Kimball County first responders participate in mock training

Lincoln County commissioner accused of threatening jail staff after DUI arrest

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Ag & Outdoor

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