Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online

July 16, 2026Updated: July 16, 2026
AP nullBy JAKE OFFENHARTZ and DYLAN LOVAN

Regional

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Morrill, Cheyenne counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Cheyenne County and southern Morrill County until 5:15 p.m.

UNK’s Mike Teahon recognized for decades of service

Mike Teahon has spent more than four decades supporting Nebraska schools. That commitment to education was recognized last month when the Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA) presented Teahon with its Distinguished Service Award.

Creativity in the local post office

Lisa Oneal is a client at the Office of Human Development. She enjoys helping update the bulletin board in the Sidney Post Office. The current design honors the United States' 250 years.

Flash Flood Warning issued for Panhandle counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Flash Flood Warning for counties in the Nebraska Panhandle and Laramie County, Wyo.

Commissioners approve 2027 mountain lion season

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair.

Nebraska Trooper injured assisting with accident

A Nebraska State Trooper suffered minor injuries Thursday evening when his patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle. At about 10:10 p.m. , the trooper was parked on Interstate 80 near mile marker 187. A Buick Enclave rear-ended the trooper. The driver of the Buick was cited .