Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

Jury is hearing evidence in the death of a five-year-old boy

October 28, 2026Updated: October 28, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

Heather Peterson, giving cooperation testimony for the State

State

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

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Elm Creek community discusses housing needs, opportunities for future growth

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Stanton County receives $11,837 grant for new emergency response drone

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Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

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Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

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Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

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Sports

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

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Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

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