Death Penalty Methods Evolved Slowly In Nebraska

By Bill Kelly
Lincoln, NE — The new NET News documentary “…until he is dead” explores the history of capital punishment in Nebraska.
Read MoreScheduled execution brings flurry of activity

By Bill Kelly
Lincoln, NE – Michael Ryan, is scheduled to die by lethal injection early next month. It would be a historic first use of the method in the state.
Read MoreCapitol: Death penalty bill put on hold

By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Debate on abolishing the death penalty in Nebraska has been put on hold, at least for now. But senators signaled the argument may resume later this year.
Read MoreStudents weigh in on death penalty

By Mike Tobias
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska’s first execution in 14 years has been put on hold by the Nebraska Supreme Court. The planned execution, though, has fueled continued debate over capital punishment.
Read MoreCovering executions: Who determines public opinion?

By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE – On September 2nd, 1994, Omaha television stations went live to cover the execution of Harold Lamont Otey. At the time, Otey was the first person to be put to death in Nebraska in 35 years.
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