New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race

Ahlman says some of Chris Backemeyer’s State Department work was a factor in his running and that he preferred another Democrat

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Nebraska legislative races to watch for 2026 primary as fundraising exceeds $4.1 million

Americans exposed to hantavirus arrive at UNMC

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

North Bend man dies in Dodge County motorcycle crash

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

State

New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race

Collection underway for Bayard family who lost home in fire

Wildfires grow south of Chadron as crews battle dangerous fire conditions across Panhandle

ALLO outage impacts internet, phone service across Sidney area Thursday night

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Sports

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project