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June Traffic Fatality Toll

Lincoln, Neb. — During the month of June 2026, twenty-one people were killed in trafficcrashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. These 21 fatalities occurred in 19 fatal crashes.
Making the Good Life Even Better

Making the Good Life Even Better

Making the Good Life Even Better

REPRESENTING YOULast week, I spent the Senate’s July state work period on the ground in the Good Life listening to my fellow Nebraskans and learning new ways I can advocate for them in Washington.

Fischer Applauds $22M Grant for Gage County

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) awarding of a $22.6 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to Gage County for Clatonia- DeWitt Road and Hickory Road improvements.

State Games Opening Weekend Highlights

LINCOLN—The 2026 Cornhusker State Games opened with a thrilling first weekend featuring competition in 40 sports at venues in Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, and several other communities in Nebraska.
Back to the Good Life

Back to the Good Life

Back to the Good Life

REPRESENTING YOUWhen I am not fighting for Nebraskans in Washington, I am back home meeting with constituents across Nebraska's Third District. From Kimball to Auburn, Valentine to Superior, and everywhere in between, the conversations I have with Nebraskans help shape my work in Congress.
Above: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser by the Council. Below: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to the Midwest Covenant Home, represented by Cindy Jensen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser by the Council. Below: The Heart of 4-H was awarded to the Midwest Covenant Home, represented by Cindy Jensen. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Heart of 4-H Awards and Seniors

OSCEOLA - Each year the 4-H Council awards an individual or family and a business with the Heart of 4-H award. These awards are given to supporters of 4-H.The first one was awarded to Ron and Susan Leimser.
Above: A new category was tallest crop. Cody Butler (center) won with his corn which was 16’4” (Hoegemeyer Hybrid). Thank you Frontier Cooperative for sponsoring this event! Photo provided.

Above: A new category was tallest crop. Cody Butler (center) won with his corn which was 16’4” (Hoegemeyer Hybrid). Thank you Frontier Cooperative for sponsoring this event! Photo provided.

New Categories This Year

Above: Two Clover Kid girls, Analeis and Emma Czarnick, showing their pigs.

Above: Two Clover Kid girls, Analeis and Emma Czarnick, showing their pigs.

Kids Say the Darndest Things & More Fair Observations

OSCEOLA - This year, I tried to collect a few funny sayings by younger ones attending the fair. Here are a couple I heard: Clover Kid showing a pig: Judge: “What does your pig look like?” Clover Kid: “a sandwich”. (My thought, a ham sandwich?