Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

“Benjamin, oh Benjamin, (sobbing), he was a beautiful child,” Aquila Herman cried as she faced sentencing in the death of her 10-month-old foster child.

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

Young rattlesnake found at Creek Valley Elementary

Young rattlesnake found at Creek Valley Elementary

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Fire departments stretched thin as crews battle ongoing wildfire north of Henry

Fire departments stretched thin as crews battle ongoing wildfire north of Henry