Uncle testifies against nephew in Wayne County murder case

12 Wayne County jurors and two alternates were seated Tuesday before opening statements began in the first-degree murder trial of 33-year-old Carl Ruskamp.

July 22, 2026Updated: July 22, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger

Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.

Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville

A lightning strike sparked a fire north of Rushville Sunday night, according to Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz.

Nearly block-long mural finished in Valentine

Artists put the finishing touches on a nearly block-long mural in downtown Valentine over the weekend, transforming a once-ordinary wall into a colorful reflection of the community’s history, culture and landscape.

Improperly discarded e-scooter sparks fire at SWANN facility in Chadron

A fire at a Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN) facility in Chadron on Friday was caused by an improperly disposed electric scooter, according to the agency.