Erin Bamer

One year after Pillen announced McCook ICE jail, protests continue

Aug 18, 2026

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One year after Pillen announced McCook ICE jail, protests continue

PLUS: Ex-NU Regent given 1-year sentence for felony DUI; Hilgers gets involved in case to force Dems to replace former Senate candidate

Erin Bamer

Lincoln petition fraud investigation becomes political

Aug 17, 2026

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Lincoln petition fraud investigation becomes political

PLUS: Debate questions no one asked for; States move to fortify elections against Trump

Erin Bamer

Lindstrom fails to qualify for ballot in nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

Aug 15, 2026

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Lindstrom fails to qualify for ballot in nonpartisan bid for Nebraska governor

PLUS: Former state Sen. Dan McKeon's case dismissed; July tax receipts come in near forecasts

Erin Bamer

NU officials ask for $166M increase in state aid in 2027-29 budget

Aug 14, 2026

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NU officials ask for $166M increase in state aid in 2027-29 budget

PLUS: Nebraska community colleges to see delayed impact of 5% spending cut

Erin Bamer

Breaking down petition signatures for two new Nebraska political parties

Aug 13, 2026

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Breaking down petition signatures for two new Nebraska political parties

PLUS: Judge hears arguments in court cases challenging new parties

Erin Bamer

State Board of Education unanimously approves North Omaha girls school

Aug 12, 2026

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State Board of Education unanimously approves North Omaha girls school

PLUS: NU Regents to consider $166M increase in state aid in 2027-29 budget proposal

Erin Bamer

New details about Nebraska petitioners arrested for suspected fraud

Aug 11, 2026

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New details about Nebraska petitioners arrested for suspected fraud

PLUS: Nebraska Democrats, Working Families Party sue ‘Working People Party’

Erin Bamer

Nebraska GOP sues to block 'America First Party'

Aug 10, 2026

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Nebraska GOP sues to block 'America First Party'

PLUS: Legal Marijuana NOW candidate says he never planned to leave US Senate race

Erin Bamer

Five arrested for suspected fraud in Lincoln petition investigation

Aug 8, 2026

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Five arrested for suspected fraud in Lincoln petition investigation

PLUS: Two new political parties meet signature threshold; State Board of Ed delays vote on North Omaha girls school

Erin Bamer

More than 13,300 Lincoln petition signatures flagged as fraudulent

Aug 7, 2026

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More than 13,300 Lincoln petition signatures flagged as fraudulent

PLUS: Nebraska DOE looking to cut $2.3M following governor's spending memo

Erin Bamer

More than 65% of signatures rejected for three petitions to reshape Lincoln elections

Aug 6, 2026

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More than 65% of signatures rejected for three petitions to reshape Lincoln elections

PLUS: Mural project showcases Omaha's bond with sister city; South Omaha housing forum shifts focus to immigration

Erin Bamer

DCCC puts Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in 'districts in play' program

Aug 5, 2026

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DCCC puts Nebraska's 1st Congressional District in 'districts in play' program

PLUS: Osborn, Ricketts to participate in Nebraska State Fair debate

Erin Bamer

Brett Lindstrom turns in signatures for nonpartisan Nebraska governor bid

Aug 4, 2026

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Brett Lindstrom turns in signatures for nonpartisan Nebraska governor bid

PLUS: Former NDP employee sues party, alleging sexual harassment

Erin Bamer

Real estate conference to recognize $158 million Omaha library project

Aug 3, 2026

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Real estate conference to recognize $158 million Omaha library project

PLUS: Leaders call for all hands on deck as fires rage in Pacific Northwest

Erin Bamer

Dan Osborn supporters speak on nonpartisan candidate's appeal in US Senate race

Aug 1, 2026

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Dan Osborn supporters speak on nonpartisan candidate's appeal in US Senate race

PLUS: Health advocates raise alarms about 'rushed' implementation of Medicaid work requirements

Erin Bamer

Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid

Jul 24, 2026

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Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid

PLUS: Denise Powell outraises Brinker Harding in NE-02 race; GOP govs join Trump pledge on data centers

Erin Bamer

Husker coach Tom Osborne inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame

Jul 23, 2026

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Husker coach Tom Osborne inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame

PLUS: Nebraska budget hole grows to over $1 billion; Pillen selects statewide opportunity zones

Erin Bamer

Nebraska Secretary of State says Cindy Burbank won't appear on US Senate ballot

Jul 22, 2026

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Nebraska Secretary of State says Cindy Burbank won't appear on US Senate ballot

PLUS: Threats to Pillen family adds to uptick in violence against US officials

Erin Bamer

Pillen rolls back tax credits for new Nebraska data centers

Jul 21, 2026

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Pillen rolls back tax credits for new Nebraska data centers

PLUS: Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward on fees; Douglas County sees spike in cyclospora infections

Erin Bamer

US House Speaker visits Nebraska for NE-02 candidate Brinker Harding

Jul 20, 2026

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US House Speaker visits Nebraska for NE-02 candidate Brinker Harding

PLUS: Austin Ahlman suspends NE-01 campaign; States split on best juvenile justice approach

Erin Bamer

Democrat Cindy Burbank drops out of Nebraska US Senate race

Jul 18, 2026

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Democrat Cindy Burbank drops out of Nebraska US Senate race

PLUS: District judge grants injunction against Lincoln minimum wage law

Erin Bamer

Dan Osborn collects enough signatures to qualify for November ballot

Jul 17, 2026

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Dan Osborn collects enough signatures to qualify for November ballot

PLUS: Dem turnout in primary exceeds GOP voter turnout for first time in 30 years

Erin Bamer