Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
- Ben Doody World-Herald Executive Editor
Ben Doody offers three takeaways from a crazy election night in Nebraska and throughout the country.
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In a midterm rebuke, Democrats won control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and Republicans lost key state-level races. Plus, historic firsts of election day 2026.
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Haven't voted yet and need a refresher on what's on your ballot? Here's what to know about the statewide ballot initiatives and key state and federal races.
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The opening round of the playoffs saw two team's seasons come to a close and another two squads move on to the quarterfinals.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ashland, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Greenwood, are actively striving to establish 24 hours every week of Eucharistic Adoration by January 2027.
- Julianna Schwindt Omaha World-Herald
Wahoo Neumann swept Battle Creek to secure a state volleyball berth Saturday. District finals also delivered upsets by Norfolk Catholic, Yutan, Stanton and Clarkson.
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An Omaha event Nov. 20 will bring Dr. Kemi Doll to the Scott Conference Center for a conversation about health, resilience and healing.
A Lincoln native is coming home. Brandon Wilcox will lead local economic development efforts after helping attract millions in investment to Wichita.
The Old Town Hall is being sold, but the annual free Thanksgiving Day dinner will be served there from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 26.
Through the collaboration, construction burglaries in Lincoln have seen an 89% drop in damages to construction sites and an 86% drop in monetary losses.
Berumen Mobile Grooming was the top winner in this year's Big Idea Buffalo County. My HelixLab and Kearney Surface Solutions won second and third place, respectively.
The Grand Island City Council will accept $25,000 from an insurance company for damage to a "Welcome to Grand Island" sign and write off another $50,000.
Because of voters flipping key seats in the Omaha area, Republicans have lost their supermajority in the Legislature.
A $1.25 million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit over Nebraska Book Co. employees being given just two days' notice before the company shuttered in 2023.
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Lincoln North Star outlasted Lincoln Southwest in five sets to advance at the state volleyball tournament. Elsie Schmidt led four North Star players with double-digit kills.
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Dawson Forgy scored four touchdowns to become Wayne State’s all-time TD leader in a 54-14 NSIC win over Concordia-St. Paul, totaling 231 all-purpose yards.
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SCC and UNL launched On Course, offering guaranteed UNL admission for SCC associate degree graduates and more than 50 mapped transfer pathways across majors.
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Ravi Saraf’s team developed an optical-electrochemical method to measure many ultra-small reactions on one electrode, advancing diagnostics and materials research.
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Downtown Lincoln Association will relocate its offices to Old City Hall at 920 O Street, Suite 300, with the move scheduled for October 28, 2026.
🎧 Casting ballots settles elections, but meaningful change requires staying informed, contacting elected officials and participating in decisions that shape everyday life.
In this week’s episode of Streamed & Screened, film critic Bruce Miller offers his thoughts on some of the most notable films coming during this final stretch of 2026.
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The British comedian, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...
