Speaker Johnson rejects Senate-passed bill to fund Homeland Security as a 'joke' and plans vote on alternative

Speaker Johnson rejects Senate-passed bill to fund Homeland Security as a 'joke' and plans vote on alternative

March 27, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026

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Regional

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

Name released of Stuart man killed in Gregory County crash

Downtown Sounds

Nebraska Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Football Assistant Coach George Darlington

Kimball Library to install automatic door openers

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Sports

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey