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

Regional

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Jury pool selected for Wayne County murder trial

Jury pool selected for Wayne County murder trial

New bronze statue at Neligh Mill keeps town's history alive

New bronze statue at Neligh Mill keeps town's history alive

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex