Dan W. Backens

Dan W. Backens, 68, of Fremont died Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Methodist Fremont Health. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel from noon until 2 p.m. The funeral will be at
Julia M. Morgal

Julia M. Morgal, 70, of Fremont died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Among the survivors is her sister Cheryl Welch. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 21, 2025, beginning at noon until service
U.S. to pay $5 million settlement to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbitt’s death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
Joel Marreel

Joel Walter Marreel, 57, of Hooper passed away May 17, 2025 in Fremont. Joel was born to Marvin and Connie (Hummel) Marreel on October 3, 1967 in Fremont. Joel attended school at Hooper Elementary and Logan View
Grizzly killed in Yellowstone after seeking food, flipping dumpsters
The bear was killed by park staff in Yellowstone last week because it posed a risk to public safety, the park said in a news release.
Grizzly killed in Yellowstone after seeking food, flipping dumpsters
The bear was killed by park staff in Yellowstone last week because it posed a risk to public safety, the park said in a news release.
4/22: America Decides
Defense Secretary Hegseth denies sharing classified information in second Signal group chat; Value of Dollar falls, raising concerns that investors are losing trust in the U.S.
Hostage Edan Alexander's parents share the joy of a long-awaited reunion
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander’s parents talk about learning their long wait was over, a joyous reunion, and their anxiety for 58 other families.
Hostage Edan Alexander's parents share the joy of a long-awaited reunion
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander’s parents talk about learning their long wait was over, a joyous reunion, and their anxiety for 58 other families.
5/19: Face the Nation
This week on “Face the Nation,” Margaret Brennan speaks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about the war between Israel and Hamas, campus protests in the U.S. and the ongoing congressional debate on providing aid to Ukraine.