Manhunt intensifies for Kearney man accused of child abuse and assault

Authorities in Kearney, Nebraska, are searching for Jacob Ellingson, a 24-year-old man facing felony charges of intentional child abuse with injury and intentional child abuse with no injury. The charges are part of an ongoing investigation, and an arrest warrant has been issued. The case began when police received a call about a one-year-old girl experiencing trouble breathing. The child was taken to the hospital and later life-flighted to Children's Hospital in Omaha. Despite a reported sighting, law enforcement has been unsuccessful in capturing Ellingson, and the public is encouraged to report any possible sightings.