State wraps up calling witnesses in Timothy Erks trial

Gage County District Court defense testimony to be completed on Tueday

November 2, 2026Updated: November 2, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

State wraps up calling witnesses in Timothy Erks trial

Calf hutch, a piece of evidence in the Timothy Erks trial

Regional

19-year-old arrested for third time this year on firearm charges in Douglas County

ICE arrests Mexico man convicted of attempted sexual assault in Omaha

Former Douglas County deputy accused of creating AI nude images of coworkers, minors arrested

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

Lincoln Sports Foundation Campus cuts ribbon on four new volleyball courts

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

State

Nebraska Republicans make final campaign push in Norfolk ahead of Election Day

Elkhorn Valley student remains hospitalized after school bus crash near Meadow Grove

State wraps up calling witnesses in Timothy Erks trial

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

Sports

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

Fourth quarter dooms Huskers again, Big Red fall to Huskies 17-10

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim