Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
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Ben Doody offers three takeaways from a crazy election night in Nebraska and throughout the country.
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In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026.
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Nebraska Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts prevailed over independent Dan Osborn, securing his first full six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
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Republican Mike Hilgers claimed victory Tuesday in his bid for a second term as Nebraska attorney general, leading Democratic challenger Jocelyn Brasher 54% to 46%.
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Nebraska Republicans reelected on Tuesday gathered at the GOP's headquarters on Lincoln to discuss the election.
Republican Mike Flood declared victory Wednesday morning in his race against Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer for Nebraska's 1st Congressional District seat.
Scott Petersen defeated Sec. of State Bob Evnen in the Republican primary.
After a decade of planning and multiple failed attempts, Scottsbluff's proposed aquatics and senior center has won voter approval. City officials are targeting a summer 2028 opening.
Nearly 55% of voters in Wednesday's elections backed a plan to divert state sales taxes to the project through the Sports Arena Facilities Financing Assistance Act.
Check out results from some of Nebraska’s biggest races, including contests for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the state Legislature, as well as votes on ballot initiatives.
Pius X took the second set, but Waverly answered. Gracie Lauenstein’s 15 kills helped send the Vikings to their third consecutive state volleyball semifinal.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — There is a case that Saturday’s football game between No. 8 Kentucky and No. 16 Tennessee is the most significant contest ever played in a border rivalry that dates back to 1893. At the least, it will be the biggest UK-UT football matchup in 76 years. With the CFP format now at 12 teams, both Kentucky (7-1, 5-1 SEC) and Tennessee (6-2, 3-2) will enter play Saturday with ...
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