Trump rallies in Kansas as rising farm costs fuel Republican concerns about voter turnout

Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections

October 19, 2026Updated: October 20, 2026

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and JOHN HANNA

Regional

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Omaha father suing DHHS after records-request estimate of nearly $1M, 2076 deadline

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Woman accused of finding, keeping Omaha firefighter’s child pornography

Banana Ball World Tour coming to Omaha in 2027

State

Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon calls Trump ‘morally blind’ over war in Ukraine

Suspicious substance sent to Sen. Deb Fischer's Omaha office

Nebraska Appleseed says 40,000 have lost SNAP benefits since federal changes took effect

Two Pine Ridge Reservation Men Face Drug Charges After Alliance Traffic Stop

Trump picks former Nebraska solicitor general to fill federal judge vacancy

Sports

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

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