Kasey Mintz

Weekend Anchor/ Reporter

Hastings, Nebraska

Kasey grew up in sunny South Florida. He joined KSNB Local4 in October of 2021.

His passion for journalism started in his first year of college at junior college Broward College. From there he went on to transfer to Florida International University. While there his passion to be a television news reporter took flight. Guided by a former executive producer he improved his craft while at FIU. Kasey has covered topics such as the 2020 Toyko Olympics, dog adoptions, and European soccer.

Kasey enjoys every sport - even though he is much better at watching sports than playing them. He supports the Florida Gators, Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Marlins. Kasey also enjoys cheering on his favorite English soccer team Chelsea.

Kasey is a big fan of laughing, so if you see him out and about feel free to tell him your best joke or funny story!

Crime

Kearney Police Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for Jacob Ellingson, a 24-year-old...

24-year-old man wanted for felony child abuse case in Kearney

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

Kearney Police Investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for Jacob Ellingson, a 24-year-old male from Kearney for Felony Child Abuse 28-707, a Class II Felony.

State

For the past 14 years anyone who knows Ben Murphy knew where he was in the 11 days before labor...

Fair volunteers help the event run smoothly

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

For the past 14 years anyone who knows Ben Murphy knew where he was in the 11 days before labor day, he was at the Nebraska State Fair volunteering in a variety of functions.

State

1868 Foundation raffling off truck to raise money for State Fair upgrades

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 9:49 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation unveiled a brand-new Chevy Silverado as their prize for a raffle raising money for State Fair campus upgrades.

Sports

The football players and coaches at the Shrine Bowl Beyond the Field event are no strangers to...

Going beyond the field at the 65th Nebraska Shrine Bowl

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

The football players and coaches at the Shrine Bowl Beyond the Field event are no strangers to adversity on and off the field, but they got to hear from some kids facing a different kind of adversity on Monday morning.

News

Bob and Loveda Proctor were found deceased, according to Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office.

Missing Aurora couple found deceased

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 8:39 PM CST

By Kasey Mintz

Bob and Loveda Proctor were found deceased, according to Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office.

Health

The FDA has authorized an at-home test that checks for both Covid and the flu.

Nebraska health professionals react to new COVID and Flu test

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:18 AM CST

By Kasey Mintz

Lucira Health’s test is the first at home version to get the approval of the FDA.

News

An Aurora family is asking for the public’s help in finding their missing loved ones.

Family asking for help to find missing Aurora couple

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST

By Kasey Mintz

An Aurora family is asking for the public’s help finding their missing loved ones.

News

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office pursuit that...

NSP investigating Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office pursuit, fatal crash

Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 7:23 PM CST

By Kasey Mintz

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office pursuit that ended with a fatal crash Saturday night.

News

Memorial Garden built in Lincoln Park in Superior in memory of Darin Koepke and Sandy Nelson....

Memorial garden dedication for Superior shooting victims

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz and Lorena Carmona

The Memorial Garden was built in Lincoln Park with a ceremony set for Friday afternoon.

News

No one knows where, and no one knows when, but each day fair-goers are greeted by a strolling...

The Strolling Piano a hit at Nebraska State Fair

Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 8:06 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

No one knows where, and no one knows when, but each day fair-goers are greeted by a strolling piano man.

Health

Jayda Hayes suffered several spine injuries, including shattered vertebrae, in an accident on a...

Grand Island teen returns home after recovering from spinal cord injury

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:26 AM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

After four months of rehab with medical professionals at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals in Lincoln, the 13-year-old girl has not only survived but thrived, and on Thursday she returned to Grand Island.

News

In 1872 Kenesaw, Nebraska was born, fast forward 150 years and the village is continuing to...

Kenesaw community celebrates 150 years

Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

In 1872 Kenesaw, Nebraska was born, fast forward 150 years and the village is continuing to celebrate its heritage.

News

On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at approximately 10:55 a.m., Kearney Police received a radio call...

Delegate arrested after being banned from GOP Convention

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:52 PM CDT

By Kasey Mintz

On Saturday, July 9, 2022, at approximately 10:55 a.m., Kearney Police received a radio call for a disturbance at 416 Talmadge Street, Younes Conference Center.

News

Fonner Park is working to make sure two cases of Neurological Equine Herpes do not spread,...

Fonner Park barn under quarantine after confirmed cases of EHV-1

Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 10:03 PM CST

By Kasey Mintz

Fonner Park is working to make sure two cases of Neurological Equine Herpes do not spread, symptoms presented themselves in some horses on Wednesday.

News

Nebraskans have once again come to the aid of the York County Sheriff’s Department, an Omaha...

York County Sheriff receives donated K-9 to replace fallen Nitro

Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 10:13 PM CST

By Kasey Mintz

Nebraskans have once again come to the aid of the York County Sheriff’s Department, an Omaha resident donated a two year old Belgian Malinois to the department.

News