AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska on Election Day

Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races

October 29, 2026Updated: October 30, 2026

By CAMILLE BAKER

Regional

ICE arrests Mexico man convicted of attempted sexual assault in Omaha

Former Douglas County deputy accused of creating AI nude images of coworkers, minors arrested

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

Lincoln Sports Foundation Campus cuts ribbon on four new volleyball courts

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

Harvest Help app connects farmers with seasonal workers amid labor shortage

State

Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Cause of death, grandfather's testimony highlight Friday testimony

Buffalo County Community Partners unveil new facility

Sports

Crofton Crushes Falcons Behind Jackson's 4 TDs

Sidney Rolls Past Central City, Advances to C-1 Quarterfinals

Cozad stuns Pierce in Class C1 opening round

Report: Quarterback Anthony Colandrea re-signs with Huskers

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff Recap, Concordia Preview

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