Schizophrenia defense takes center stage in Ruskamp murder trial closing statements

As the Ruskamp murder trial wraps up, defense attorneys used closing arguments to portray Carl Ruskamp as consumed by severe schizophrenia prior to his father Gerald’s death.

July 29, 2026Updated: July 29, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Fairbury formally debuts new city home base, plus business incubation space

The city of Fairbury officially has a new home for its city council and its city employees, plus space the city hopes can be used as a home base for budding business owners, or temporary work spaces.

Public Health Solutions plans to keep growing as they celebrate 25 years of service in Southeast Nebraska

An organization that supplies at-risk populations in Southeast Nebraska with essential healthcare services is unveiling plans to expand as they commemorate a milestone anniversary this summer.