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Government-politics

Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

  • Josh Reyes World-Herald Staff Writer

Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting a Dan Osborn win over Sen. Pete Ricketts as a disaster scenario for the Republicans.

Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

    Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visited Lincoln on Friday for a campaign event in support of Sen. Pete Ricketts. See photos here.

    Nebraska Senate race remains in 'leans Republican' column of national forecaster's ratings

    Nebraska Senate race remains in 'leans Republican' column of national forecaster's ratings

    • Ben Doody World-Herald Executive Editor

    Nebraska's U.S. Senate race remains in the "likely Republican" column of a prominent handicapper's race ratings — even as the outlet has shifted several other races in the Democrats' direction.

    Dan Osborn submits petition signatures to qualify for U.S. Senate race against Ricketts

    Dan Osborn submits petition signatures to qualify for U.S. Senate race against Ricketts

    • ANNA KLEIBER Lincoln Journal Star

    Dan Osborn submitted roughly 12,700 signatures Thursday, moving one step closer to Nebraska’s November U.S. Senate ballot.

    2nd straight tuition hike on the table at NU, more budget cuts on the way

    2nd straight tuition hike on the table at NU, more budget cuts on the way

    • CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star

    In its June 18 meeting agenda, the University of Nebraska projected the need to make $8 million in cuts to balance its budget and invest in priorities next year.

    Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballots petition effort

    Advocates end Nebraska property tax, winner-take-all, hand-count ballots petition effort

    • Zach Wendling Nebraska Examiner

    Organizers have suspended a statewide petition drive and are shifting focus to Lincoln.

    UPDATE:Crawford residents urged to prepare to evacuate as South Fork Fire burns

    UPDATE:Crawford residents urged to prepare to evacuate as South Fork Fire burns

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    UPDATE: 6:45 P.M., Wed., June 10

    Dan Osborn 'not an endorser or supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says

    Dan Osborn 'not an endorser or supporter' of embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner, campaign says

      Dan Osborn's campaign is downplaying connections between Osborn and embattled Maine Democrat Graham Platner.

      Omaha mayor proclaims Immigrant Heritage Month ahead of Glenn Valley ICE raid anniversary

      Omaha mayor proclaims Immigrant Heritage Month ahead of Glenn Valley ICE raid anniversary

        One year after ICE detained 76 workers at a South Omaha plant, Mayor John Ewing proclaimed June as Immigrant Heritage Month, and community leaders reflected on the raid's lasting harm.

        Ranchers, officials press Pillen for answers after devastating fire

        Ranchers, officials press Pillen for answers after devastating fire

          Burned land. Shrinking tax base. Garden County leaders say wildfire damage is creating a financial crisis with no easy fix.

          Auditor report alleges misuse of WIC benefits by at least a dozen state employees

          Auditor report alleges misuse of WIC benefits by at least a dozen state employees

            State Auditor Mike Foley found at least 12 public employees received WIC benefits despite relatively high incomes, citing eligibility loopholes and urging stronger oversight of Nebraska’s federally funded nutrition program.

            Mayor Ewing leads tour of $26M home for Omaha streetcars when not on the rails

            Mayor Ewing leads tour of $26M home for Omaha streetcars when not on the rails

              Omaha Mayor John Ewing showed the new $26 million streetcar maintenance facility under construction east of Eighth Street along Riverfront Drive, where Omaha's streetcars will be maintained, washed and repaired.

              Nebraska girls say politics doesn't have to be so polarized

              Nebraska girls say politics doesn't have to be so polarized

                Cornhusker Girls State participants implore politicians to listen to young voices and to take a collaborative approach. 

                Nebraska Board of State Canvassers certifies primary election results

                Nebraska Board of State Canvassers certifies primary election results

                  After reviewing the election materials provided by county election officials, the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers unanimously certified the state election results and did not identify any automatic recounts.

                  Local News

                  Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

                  Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

                  News of craft beer giant Zipline ending operations immediately, and other craft brewers tapping out recently, the Lincoln beer scene is thriving. Here are 11 breweres who are sill making beer.

                  Henderson man dies in plane crash in Hamilton County

                  Henderson man dies in plane crash in Hamilton County

                  "He was an extraordinary person whose kindness, wisdom and generosity touched countless lives," Henderson Health Care wrote in a social media post.

                  Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

                  Top Journal Star photos and videos for June 2026

                  Kreutzers relax on the porch, watch world pass by

                  Kreutzers relax on the porch, watch world pass by

                  Carol and Rich Kreutzer have lived for 30 years in the 2900 block of Central Avenue. Their yard has been named the Sertoma Club's Yard of the Month for June.

                  State & Regional

                  Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

                  Lincoln beer brewers thrive despite recent closures. Here are 11 to visit.

                  News of craft beer giant Zipline ending operations immediately, and other craft brewers tapping out recently, the Lincoln beer scene is thriving. Here are 11 breweres who are sill making beer.

                  Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                  Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                  Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting a Dan Osborn win over Sen. Pete Ricketts as a disaster scenario for the Republicans.

                  City of Omaha closes deal with Union Pacific on downtown property for soccer stadium

                  City of Omaha closes deal with Union Pacific on downtown property for soccer stadium

                  The $18.6 million purchase coincides with opening day of the College World Series. A stadium, yet to be built on the site, would be leased to Union Omaha.

                  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz campaigns for Ricketts in Nebraska

                  LINCOLN — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was at the Country Club of Lincoln on Friday to campaign for Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts in his bid for reelection.  Both Ricketts and Cruz emphasized the seriousness of the Senate race in Nebraska, a noticeable shift in tone from earlier in the cycle as Republicans face a […]

                  Nation & World

                  SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

                  SpaceX vaults more than $2 trillion valuation as stock jumps after record IPO

                  SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S. company by value and turning Elon Musk into the world's first trillionaire.

                  Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

                  Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

                  A federal judge in Washington on Friday declined U.S. President Donald Trump's request to temporarily pause an order to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

                  Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

                  Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

                  * Trump allies may seek payouts via Federal Tort Claims Act * They see it as a flexible and politically viable path * It bypasses scrapped $1.8 billion "weaponization" fund (Updates headline; in

                  Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

                  Nick Reiner wants his trust fund for his defense. Can he get it?

                  Amid Nick Reiner's legal battle over his parents' deaths, his demand for access to a trust fund they established for him may be more complex than it seems.

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                  Nebraska football wide receiver target cancels weekend visit

                  Inflation and rising costs claim Nebraska craft beer giant Zipline

                  Inflation and rising costs claim Nebraska craft beer giant Zipline

                  Nebraska offensive lineman JuJu Marks leaves football team

                  Nebraska offensive lineman JuJu Marks leaves football team

                  Shopping

                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  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

                  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

                  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

                  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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                  Crime

                  Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

                  Two men arrested in connection with Council Bluffs shooting that injured boy

                  Council Bluffs police announced Tuesday afternoon that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a juvenile on the city's east side.

                  Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                  Omaha man arrested in connection with Ralston homicide

                  A man wanted in connection with the slaying of a 29-year-old man that occurred outside of a Ralston convenience store was arrested Saturday in Council Bluffs.  

                  Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                  Photos: Omaha police gather after armed man killed by SWAT in South Omaha shootout

                  See photos of the large police presence near 19th and Bancroft Streets in South Omaha

                  Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

                  Stolen U-Haul, trailer spark fires along I-80 near Kearney during pursuit

                  During the pursuit, the trailer carrying the vehicle detached from the U-Haul several miles east of Kearney and came to rest in the outside lane of I-80.

                  Politics

                  Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                  Ted Cruz warns Nebraska Republicans: Don't take Pete Ricketts' race for granted

                  Sen. Ted Cruz touted accomplishments under President Donald Trump while painting a Dan Osborn win over Sen. Pete Ricketts as a disaster scenario for the Republicans.

                  Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

                  Photos: Ted Cruz visits Country Club of Lincoln for Ricketts campaign event

                  Texas Sen. Ted Cruz visited Lincoln on Friday for a campaign event in support of Sen. Pete Ricketts. See photos here.

                  Nebraska Senate race remains in 'leans Republican' column of national forecaster's ratings

                  Nebraska Senate race remains in 'leans Republican' column of national forecaster's ratings

                  Nebraska's U.S. Senate race remains in the "likely Republican" column of a prominent handicapper's race ratings — even as the outlet has shifted several other races in the Democrats' direction.

                  Dan Osborn submits petition signatures to qualify for U.S. Senate race against Ricketts

                  Dan Osborn submits petition signatures to qualify for U.S. Senate race against Ricketts

                  Dan Osborn submitted roughly 12,700 signatures Thursday, moving one step closer to Nebraska’s November U.S. Senate ballot.

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