Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.

October 9, 2026Updated: October 9, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Beatrice speedway is gearing up for one final weekend of racing

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty Recap, Dordt Preview

Tiger head coach Jonathan Johnson breaks down his team's Homecoming defeat against Mount Marty and preview's this weekend's road trip to take on Dordt

Records show money was available for Nebraska crossing upgrades years before fatal train crash

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

State

Humphrey Couple’s Halloween display celebrates Husker Allison Weidner’s comeback

19 hrs 32 mins ago

Valentine explores options to improve water quality after two wells are shut down

21 hrs 44 mins ago

Valentine nursing home plans, ballfield improvements and park survey discussed at City Council

22 hrs 38 mins ago

Medicaid changes impact Nebraska refugees and asylum-seekers

23 hrs 59 mins ago

Nebraskans could qualify for money in generic drug price-fixing settlements

October 8th 2026, 10:44 PM UTC

Kearney man sentenced to more than 26 years in federal child pornography case

October 8th 2026, 9:10 PM UTC

Sports

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

October 8th 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Young referee hasn’t let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence

October 8th 2026, 3:19 PM UTC

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty Recap, Dordt Preview

October 8th 2026, 2:56 PM UTC

Can the Undefeated Huskers Handle Indiana?

October 8th 2026, 4:51 AM UTC

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

October 7th 2026, 11:00 PM UTC

Turnovers could be crucial in Huskers tilt with Hoosiers

October 7th 2026, 2:12 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

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