Takeaways from a weeklong preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case

The first stage of a preliminary hearing has wrapped up in the case of the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk

July 11, 2026Updated: July 11, 2026

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and REBECCA BOONE

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

State

It’s time to declare your financial independence

Multi-agency effort leads to arrest after Omaha pursuit

Downtown Sounds

Firefighters make progress on nearly 30-acre fire near Crawford

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Big Red fever swept over the Madison County Fair on Friday night as several UNL athletes signed autographs

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities