Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial
Jury is hearing evidence in the death of a five-year-old boy

Heather Peterson, giving cooperation testimony for the State
Jury is hearing evidence in the death of a five-year-old boy

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler
One man was murdered and another was killed after shooting at law enforcement on Friday in eastern Nebraska.
22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington
Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County
Scene secured after police pursuit of armed suspect in Butler and Polk counties
The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.