Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial

A Gage County jury in the trial of Christopher Milke heard detailed information regarding the investigation at the alleged crime scene.

February 6, 2026Updated: February 6, 2026

By Michael Shively

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault to make first appearance in district court next week

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault to make first appearance in district court next week

Fairbury SPED teacher Sara Forsgren selected as a 2026 Touchdown for Teachers winner

Fairbury SPED teacher Sara Forsgren selected as a 2026 Touchdown for Teachers winner

'It stings': Huskers end season in Sweet 16, with 77-71 loss to Iowa

'It stings': Huskers end season in Sweet 16, with 77-71 loss to Iowa

'Surreal moment': Houston Sweet 16 special for Space City native Jared Garcia

'Surreal moment': Houston Sweet 16 special for Space City native Jared Garcia

State

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

27 mins ago

University of Nebraska explores plans for former Cabela’s campus in Sidney

1 hr 19 mins ago

Command transition planned as crews continue work on Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fires

2 hrs 6 mins ago

House Republicans reject DHS funding bill from Senate, risking an even longer shutdown

2 hrs 45 mins ago

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault to make first appearance in district court next week

3 hrs 14 mins ago

At 79, the world’s leading crane conservationist has no plans to slow down — or miss March in Nebraska

3 hrs 34 mins ago

Sports

Norfolk walks off for dramatic first win

21 hrs 30 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

March 25th 2026, 5:03 PM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

March 24th 2026, 5:31 PM UTC

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

March 24th 2026, 10:50 AM UTC

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

March 23rd 2026, 3:01 PM UTC

WNCC softball splits with Miles on Sunday

March 23rd 2026, 9:31 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

February 27th 2026, 8:27 PM UTC