State of Nebraska adds witness tampering charge in Gage County case involving child death

Timothy Erks pleads innocent to five charges in the new filing

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026
By Doug Kennedy

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House 

In 2026, there are at least two other candidates vying to represent Nebraska’s biggest district in D.C. - one Democrat and one Independent, who ultimately share the same goal: removing incumbent Adrian Smith from Congress.  

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

City of Fairbury under water warning, stage two of water emergency

Due to consistent high demand and low supply, Fairbury is now in the second stage of a water emergency contingency plan. Residents are being asked to seriously restrict water usage.

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash