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

Regional

Hastings Golfers Come Together to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients

Hastings Golfers Come Together to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

CCC Approves $14 Million Residence Hall for Grand Island Campus

CCC Approves $14 Million Residence Hall for Grand Island Campus

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

Man Dies Following Alleged Assault in Grand Island

Man Dies Following Alleged Assault in Grand Island

Sodbusters Host Bambinos at Duncan Field

Sodbusters Host Bambinos at Duncan Field

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