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October 21, 2026Updated: October 21, 2026

By The Associated Press

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

Fairbury city council amends parking ordinance in split vote, bans tent living in unanimous vote

Iowa man injured after falling from tree stand near Pilger

More than 1,300 Nebraskans to have $2.65 million in debt canceled under settlement

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'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

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