Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and former Nebraska state Sen. Julie Slama traveled together Thursday, making campaign stops across rural Nebraska ahead of next week’s election.

October 29, 2026Updated: October 29, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

One man was murdered and another was killed after shooting at law enforcement on Friday in eastern Nebraska.

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Scene secured after police pursuit of armed suspect in Butler and Polk counties

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Scene secured after police pursuit of armed suspect in Butler and Polk counties

State

ICE arrests Mexico man convicted of attempted sexual assault in Omaha

Pediatrician diagnoses abuse, torture in death of five year old boy

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

Former Clay County deputy files federal lawsuit alleging retaliation, wrongful firing

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

Stanton County sheriff urges deer safety after crash sends woman to hospital

Sports

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

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