Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

After three days of testimony and a full day of deliberations, the jury in the Essink v. State of Nebraska case was unable to reach a verdict.

June 11, 2026Updated: June 11, 2026

By Brandon Shanahan

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Regional

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

Two teens injured after modified vehicle rolls in Stanton County

Two teens injured after modified vehicle rolls in Stanton County

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Day three in Ruskamp trial focuses on guns, ammo, and shifting stories

Day three in Ruskamp trial focuses on guns, ammo, and shifting stories

State

Matching gift could boost Cherry County convention center fundraising

Loser of Nebraska Democratic US Senate primary sues party to force replacement for Burbank

Nebraska Task Force 1 returning home after Texas flood mission

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

‘I don’t ever want to give this up:’ Kimball’s Grace Moore to continue volleyball career at collegiate level

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

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