Cardenas wins Morrill County sheriff primary; Metz, Erdman lead commissioner race

Milo Cardenas won the Republican primary for sheriff, while Jeff Metz and Steve Erdman led the county commissioner at-large race.

May 13, 2026Updated: May 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Cardenas wins Morrill County sheriff primary; Metz, Erdman lead commissioner race

Regional

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Home Birth Blues: 49 states allow nurse midwives to deliver your baby inside your home. Not Nebraska.

Omaha Community Foundation in talks to join NU as owner of Nebraska Medicine

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to launch live table games in July

Congress hopeful calls on voters to turn the tide

Gold Rush Days celebrates history, community

Norfolk Public Schools holds active shooter exercise with local law enforcement

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

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