Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections

May 14, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and STEVE PEOPLES

Under guidance from SATRA, Southeast Nebraska first responders ascend Farmers Cooperative grain silos for specialized rescue training

In the rare event someone gets hurt atop one of Nebraska's ubiquitous grain silos, emergency response crews must know how to get them down, safely.

Arraignment set for August, for Beatrice shooting death suspect

ATV riders cruise through rural Clatonia in third summer Fire Ride, a unique community collaboration

A couple hundred people got to intimately experience the innate beauty of rural Nebraska via their vehicles this weekend, while helping raise money to improve an element of a small town community.

Busy summer of facility work, for Beatrice Public Schools

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Under guidance from SATRA, Southeast Nebraska first responders ascend Farmers Cooperative grain silos for specialized rescue training

Arraignment set for August, for Beatrice shooting death suspect

ATV riders cruise through rural Clatonia in third summer Fire Ride, a unique community collaboration

Busy summer of facility work, for Beatrice Public Schools

State

Seven arrested, including juveniles, in western Nebraska drugs and weapons investigation

Regional economic confidence plummets in July

North Platte Man Charged in Adams County Child Enticement Case

Superintendent cites little more than $1 million in staff reductions

TT’s Pub & Grub completes expansion of entertainment room

Warrants lead to drug trafficking, firearms charges

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame