New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race

Ahlman says some of Chris Backemeyer’s State Department work was a factor in his running and that he preferred another Democrat

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race

Regional

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

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

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

Ground broken on Madison's latest affordable housing project

Ground broken on Madison's latest affordable housing project

State

Table for one: Exposed to deadly hantavirus, man is eating his way through quarantine

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

Downtown Sounds

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford

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