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Former State Sen. Lynne Walz of Fremont conceded the race to Pillen Wednesday morning.
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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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“Letters from Home,” a rousing USO-style revue that applauds patriotism and the Armed Forces, returns to Kearney at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Veterans can see it for free.
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