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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz says decisions about data center development should remain with the communities affected by the projects. Walz also called for a statewide tracking system to monitor resource use and ensure local residents are not left covering the costs.

During a campaign rally on Thursday, July 30, Dan Osborn, Independent candidate for US Senate in Nebraska, criticized what he called “modern-day robber barons” and said working-class Nebraskans deserve a seat at the table in Washington. The rally, hosted in La Vista, was the official kick off of Osborn’s campaign tour of all 93 counties…

During a public town hall in Lincoln on Tuesday, July 28, Nebraska 1st District Congressman Mike Flood faced tough questions and pushback from constituents. One woman, who said she worked as an accountant, accused Flood of lying about taxes on Social Security. His response drew loud boos. Each questioner was given 45 seconds to speak.

Nebraska’s US Senate race has taken another strange turn. After Cindy Burbank refused the Democratic nomination, defeated primary candidate William Forbes sued the Nebraska Democratic Party, arguing it must replace her on the November ballot. Here’s how we got here.

The intestinal parasite causing weeks of explosive diarrhea for thousands of Americans has reached Nebraska. Containing it has been exacerbated by 2025’s federal funding cuts at the CDC.

Nebraska lieutenant governor candidate Ben Steffen says Gov. Jim Pillen has repeatedly promised property tax relief while the state’s finances have gone from a $1.2 billion surplus to a projected deficit approaching $1 billion. Steffen, a farmer and former Republican running alongside Democrat Lynne Walz, argued that Pillen’s approach has failed families and shifted more…

The Trump administration has urged states to restrict federally supplied TEFAP food based on citizenship status, leaving Nebraska officials to decide whether recipients must provide documentation. Food bank leaders warn the policy could overwhelm distribution sites, discourage eligible families from seeking help and shift limited resources away from feeding people.

During a town hall in Lincoln on Tuesday, July 28, US Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was asked whether he would continue to support President Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s national agenda if reelected this fall.

Lynne Walz, a Democratic candidate for Nebraska governor, announced her running mate Tuesday at a farm near Elkhorn. Ben Steffen, a farmer from Humboldt, has worked in a variety of agricultural roles over the years and currently serves as board chairman of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association. Steffen said Nebraska’s executive branch needs a “thoughtful…

Nebraska has lost one of its most familiar faces. Longtime meteorologist Kent Boughton died after a brief battle with cancer. Friends, colleagues, and viewers across the state are remembering the trusted forecaster for the years he spent helping Nebraskans prepare for every season.