Nebraskans waiting on final 2026 election results will get some major updates Friday, when Douglas and Lancaster Counties count last-minute early ballots.
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Because of voters flipping key seats in the Omaha area, Republicans have lost their supermajority in the Legislature.
- Aaron Sanderford World-Herald Managing Editor
Nebraska's next member of Congress said she would spend the next months preparing to help the House's new Democratic majority work to make healthcare, food and fuel more affordable.
- CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star
Incumbent Carina McCormick easily outdistanced challenger David Bruno in the District 4 race representing part of downtown and west Lincoln.
- Dan Crisler World-Herald Staff Writer
Bellevue residents chose a new mayor Tuesday night in Kevin Pflager, who beat eight-year incumbent Rusty Hike to lead the Sarpy County city of over 60,000.
- Chris Machian World-Herald Photographer
Denise Powell holds press conference day after winning Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
- Chris Machian World-Herald Photographer
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.
Gov. Jim Pillen announced Wednesday Nebraska's chief information officer will resign from his position in early December.
Mike Flood secured another term in Congress after a competitive race against Chris Backemeyer, who conceded Wednesday morning.
One new face and three familiar ones were elected to York’s City Council.
York County voters approved a fix Tuesday that allows the historical association to spend $30,000 in tax revenue previously held up by ballot language problems.
Nebraska is sending a Democrat to Congress for the first time in a decade. Denise Powell defeated Republican Brinker Harding in the Omaha-area 2nd District.
Mike Flood declares victory in the race for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) continues to show its support for the important work being done on the Nebraska transportation system, selecting seven projects to receive a combined total of $59.6 million in federal funding.
Lizbeth Lopez and Handy Marin Diaz were elected to Lexington City Council, defeating two incumbents during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
LINCOLN — Crash Responder Safety Week began Nov. 2, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation is highlighting the role drivers play in getting everyone home safely.
The Lexington Ministerial Association is sponsoring the Dale and Elaine Mooberry Family Memorial Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 26 and is seeking volunteers and food donations.
Nebraskans waiting on final 2026 election results will get some major updates Friday, when Douglas and Lancaster Counties count last-minute early ballots.
A Lincoln man caught driving 49 mph over the speed limit with alcohol containers beside him has been sentenced to nine to 18 years in prison.
The sheriff's deputy was fired in May after the allegations, which included Omaha high school girls being victimized.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) continues to show its support for the important work being done on the Nebraska transportation system, selecting seven projects to receive a combined total of $59.6 million in federal funding.
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Nebraskans waiting on final 2026 election results will get some major updates Friday, when Douglas and Lancaster Counties count last-minute early ballots.
Because of voters flipping key seats in the Omaha area, Republicans have lost their supermajority in the Legislature.
Nebraska's next member of Congress said she would spend the next months preparing to help the House's new Democratic majority work to make healthcare, food and fuel more affordable.
Incumbent Carina McCormick easily outdistanced challenger David Bruno in the District 4 race representing part of downtown and west Lincoln.