Pretrial hearing concludes for Wayne County murder suspect

A pretrial hearing was held Wednesday afternoon for a Wayne County man accused of killing his father.

July 1, 2026Updated: July 1, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

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Regional

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State

WNCC Foundation awarded $32K AHIMA Foundation grant

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Sports

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April