Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.

October 9, 2026Updated: October 9, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

Humphrey Couple’s Halloween display celebrates Husker Allison Weidner’s comeback

Valentine explores options to improve water quality after two wells are shut down

Valentine nursing home plans, ballfield improvements and park survey discussed at City Council

Medicaid changes impact Nebraska refugees and asylum-seekers

Nebraskans could qualify for money in generic drug price-fixing settlements

Sports

Wemhoff's 31 Kills Ground Falcons in Knights Win

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

Young referee hasn’t let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty Recap, Dordt Preview

Can the Undefeated Huskers Handle Indiana?

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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