News

For Subscribers

Secretary of State certifies Dan Osborn’s U.S. Senate candidate petition

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Nebraska Secretary of State’s office announced today that the Osborn campaign has fulfilled the statutory requirements to appear as a nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate on the 2026 general election ballot.Osborn’s campaign collected at least 6,096 valid signatures from registered Nebraska...
Comparison with previous

Comparison with previous

For Subscribers

June Traffic Fatality Toll

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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.
Making the Good Life Even Better

Making the Good Life Even Better

For Subscribers

Making the Good Life Even Better

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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.

For Subscribers

Fischer Applauds $22M Grant for Gage County

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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.“This...

For Subscribers

State Games Opening Weekend Highlights

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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

For Subscribers

Back to the Good Life

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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.

For Subscribers

Heart of 4-H Awards and Seniors

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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.
Hamm Sentenced

Hamm Sentenced

For Subscribers

Hamm Sentenced

Jonathan “j.t.” Scheer-er- Hamm
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CENTRALCITY- On Monday (July 6th) Jonathan T. Scheerer- Hamm (age 29) was sentenced in Merrick County District Court.Judge Rachel Daugherty sentenced him to 8-10 years imprisonment for count 1 (possession of visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct) and 3 years imprisonment for count 2 (sexual...