Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

Gov. Jim Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen and the Attorney General's Office say changes are needed following the Lancaster County investigation

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

Voting booth at the Lancaster County Election Commission office on April, 24. 2026. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

State

Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

State

Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

7-year-old boy drowns at Lake McConaughy, Game and Parks says

Lake Mac launch services best bet as water drops

Two groups move closer to becoming Nebraska political parties

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Sports

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

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