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Elections

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

Search warrant FBI served at Georgia elections office seeks records tied to 2020 election

  • KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press
  • Updated Feb 12, 2026

Last week, Trump predicted prosecutions over a contest in which judges and other officials said they found no evidence of widespread fraud.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

  • BILL BARROW and NADIA LATHAN Associated Press
  • Updated Feb 7, 2026

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he'll try to remove Democratic lawmakers from office if they do not return after many left to block the adoption of redrawn House maps. 

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

Republicans can't stop talking about Joe Biden. That could be a problem

  • BILL BARROW and MATT BROWN Associated Press
  • Updated Jan 25, 2026

It's been six months since Joe Biden left the Oval Office. Republicans, including President Trump, can't stop talking about him.

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

Democrats want to focus on Trump. Instead, they're being asked about Biden's mental acuity

  • JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press
  • Updated Nov 19, 2025

PHOENIX — Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

Wisconsin, Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

  • JILL COLVIN and MAYA SWEEDLER Associated Press
  • Updated Oct 6, 2025

A trio of spring elections provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

PHOTOS: The top images from the 2024 elections

  • The Associated Press
  • Updated Jun 9, 2025

Associated Press photographers captured voters with raw emotions of joy, excitement, contemplation or sorrow.

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high

  • ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press
  • Updated May 27, 2025

Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

  • Updated May 20, 2025

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

  • Updated May 18, 2025

Elon Musk's super PAC spent about $200 million to help elect Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the group's spending.

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student debt forgiveness

Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student debt forgiveness

  • Updated May 15, 2025

Trump has not said what he would do on student debt forgiveness, leaving millions of borrowers facing uncertainty over their personal finances.

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte

  • Updated May 16, 2025

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023. 

AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history

  • Updated May 13, 2025

Trump benefited from narrow gains among both men and women, with Harris modestly underperforming compared with Biden in 2020.

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says

  • Updated May 16, 2025

Trump, a Republican, did not host Biden, a Democrat, for a sit-down after Trump lost his reelection bid in 2020.

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump

  • Updated May 13, 2025

Joe Biden's name wasn't on the ballot, but history will likely remember Kamala Harris' resounding defeat as his loss too.

Local News

Elm Creek fire brings neighbors together as flames threaten Taylor farm

Elm Creek fire brings neighbors together as flames threaten Taylor farm

  • 54 mins ago

When smoke appeared south of Elm Creek, a family jumped into action — and a community followed. Here’s how a fast-moving fire was brought under control.

Wildfire damages properties north of Highway 30 west of Kearney

Wildfire damages properties north of Highway 30 west of Kearney

  • Updated 15 hrs ago

A grass fire developed just north of Highway 30 and Cessna Road just after noon Saturday, multiple sources reported. Several properties were damaged.

Recent stories from around the City of Racine

Recent stories from around the City of Racine

  • Updated 20 hrs ago
Longtime Elm Creek teacher is waiting for a kidney. She's swimming and doing Pilates, too.

Longtime Elm Creek teacher is waiting for a kidney. She's swimming and doing Pilates, too.

  • Mar 29, 2026

As retired teacher Cindy Schroeder awaits a kidney transplant, she's swimming five mornings a week, doing Pilates and more. It's as beneficial emotionally as it is physically.

State & Regional

Beam signing ceremony heralds next step for Hall County Courthouse project

Beam signing ceremony heralds next step for Hall County Courthouse project

  • 54 mins ago

"If this first part of this project is any indication, we're all aligned and in a great position to deliver something very exceptional," Chief Construction's Kyle Huse said.

York residents attend No Kings rallies in nearby cities

York residents attend No Kings rallies in nearby cities

  • 54 mins ago

“No Kings” rallies took place across the nation Saturday criticizing President Trump as an authoritarian leader. In Aurora, about two dozen protestors gathered by the skate park.

Elm Creek fire brings neighbors together as flames threaten Taylor farm

Elm Creek fire brings neighbors together as flames threaten Taylor farm

  • 54 mins ago

When smoke appeared south of Elm Creek, a family jumped into action — and a community followed. Here’s how a fast-moving fire was brought under control.

City Council eases rules for second, smaller homes on single-family lots

City Council eases rules for second, smaller homes on single-family lots

  • 1 hr ago

ADUs were first allowed in Lincoln in 2017, but very few have been built because of regulations around where they were allowed, officials said.

Nation & World

Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in the US, the highest since 2022

Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in the US, the highest since 2022

  • 9 mins ago

The last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Army investigates after helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

Army investigates after helicopters hovered near Kid Rock's swimming pool as he saluted

  • 14 hrs ago

The Army launched an administrative review after two helicopters on a training run hovered near the home of Kid Rock as the outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump saluted.

Birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for immigrant mother

Birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for immigrant mother

  • 15 hrs ago

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether Trump's birthright citizenship order comports with the post-Civil War 14th Amendment and an 86-year-old federal law. 

Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against woman after she finally leaves facility

Florida hospital drops its lawsuit against woman after she finally leaves facility

  • 16 hrs ago

A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit seeking to evict a patient who refused to vacate a room for months after she was discharged because, the hospital said, she finally left.

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Shopping

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

  • Updated Feb 9, 2026

Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

  • Dec 10, 2024

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...

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

  • Nov 21, 2024

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...

Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

  • Oct 8, 2024

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...

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Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

  • Updated Mar 17, 2026

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Crime

Recent crime stories in Racine County

Recent crime stories in Racine County

  • Updated Mar 24, 2026
Kearney police, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office launch joint paid internship

Kearney police, Buffalo County Sheriff's Office launch joint paid internship

  • Mar 5, 2026

From patrol to investigations, interns with KPD and BCSO get hands-on experience — and $15 to $20 an hour.

SWAT vehicle used during risky arrest involving firearms in Kearney

SWAT vehicle used during risky arrest involving firearms in Kearney

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

KPD Chief Gabe Kowalek said he was proud of the safe manner in which officers took the suspect into custody while protecting bystanders.

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during commercial truck inspection near Overton

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during commercial truck inspection near Overton

  • Updated Mar 4, 2026

The driver was arrested. Bail is set at $2 million, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 12, according to court records.

Politics

Arch says 'time is not our friend' as Nebraska legislative session nears end

Arch says 'time is not our friend' as Nebraska legislative session nears end

  • Updated 9 hrs ago

Speaker John Arch said time -- or the lack thereof -- will dictate which bills come to the floor for debate in the remaining days of the legislative session.

Omaha Democrat James Leuschen drops out of 2nd Congressional District race

Omaha Democrat James Leuschen drops out of 2nd Congressional District race

  • Updated 15 hrs ago

James Leuschen of Omaha announced he is suspending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. 

Top Journal Star photos and videos for March 2026

Top Journal Star photos and videos for March 2026

  • Updated 7 hrs ago
Nebraska seeks to end retroactive Medicaid coverage. Hospital leaders say it will have a 'disastrous' impact.

Nebraska seeks to end retroactive Medicaid coverage. Hospital leaders say it will have a 'disastrous' impact.

  • Updated 15 hrs ago

Nebraska may become the only state to eliminate retroactive Medicaid coverage entirely, a move critics say could raise costs for hospitals and patients.

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