Vice President JD Vance to hold midterm rally in North Platte next week

The Oct. 22 rally comes just over two weeks after President Donald Trump's visit to Grand Island.

October 18, 2026Updated: October 18, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Vice President JD Vance to hold midterm rally in North Platte next week

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Daniel Heuer/Pool Photo via AP)

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Vice President JD Vance to hold midterm rally in North Platte next week

Water main break closes 5th St. south of Norfolk Ave.

Norfolk’s police dog Kane retires after five years on duty

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

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

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