Races to watch: These battles will decide balance of power in Legislature

A number of Omaha-area legislative seats will likely decide whether Republicans have filibuster-proof control of the Legislature. Democrats are optimistic they may flip a few, based on voting patterns and the national mood

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Races to watch: These battles will decide balance of power in Legislature

Regional

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

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Northeast Nebraska football elite trade rivalries for one last ride on the gridiron

State

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations

Races to watch: These battles will decide balance of power in Legislature

Regional

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

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Northeast Nebraska football elite trade rivalries for one last ride on the gridiron

State

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations

East Elm Street to close for responder exercise

Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game's White Team stands united

Sidney sends units to South Fork Fire

Sports

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

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists