129 candidates running for 42 Nebraska statewide offices in 2026

Deadline for election filings was 5 p.m. Monday

March 3, 2026Updated: March 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

129 candidates running for 42 Nebraska statewide offices in 2026

Regional

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

49th Old Time Threshing Bee draws regional crowds to Northeast Nebraska

49th Old Time Thresher’s Bee draws regional crowds to Northeast Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska Walk to End Alzheimer’s moving to Johnson Park

Northeast Nebraska Walk to End Alzheimer’s moving to Johnson Park

State

Vanderbeek charged with killing cellmate

Milling work to begin Wednesday on three Norfolk streets

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

Nebraska regulators dismiss grain payment complaint against Ohio-based agribusiness

Annual Kearney memorial honors Nebraska fire, EMS members who died

Sports

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April