A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020

A jury has found that the Nebraska Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates during an ugly legislative race five years ago and ordered it to pay her $500,000.

April 21, 2025Updated: April 21, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020

Regional

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Pancreatic cancer director sues NU for alleged racial discrimination, malpractice

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Fire victim restores truck for neighbor who helped search for dog

State

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 80 near Ogallala

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists