Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Denise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections

May 14, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and STEVE PEOPLES

Regional

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

Norfolk Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18-19 for 14th year

Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative nears opening date after raising $1.3 million

State

Valentine woman receives state award for work with arts

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

John Kennedy brings folksy flair to Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Regional

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

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

Norfolk Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18-19 for 14th year

Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative nears opening date after raising $1.3 million

State

Valentine woman receives state award for work with arts

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

John Kennedy brings folksy flair to Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry

Longhorn Cross Country has strong start to season

Kimball missing boy found safe

INTERVIEW: Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Jaime Parr

Sports

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

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

Freeman exacts revenge on JCC, claims another MUDECAS Volleyball championship

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