Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

By STEVE PEOPLES and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Norfolk Catholic sweeps Districts while freshmen punch tickets to State

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

Cooler fire forces evacuation, and closure at Norfolk Walmart

Athletes defy 41-MPH gusts at Norfolk Catholic, NSAA Class C-3 District Track Meet

Athletes defy 41-MPH gusts at Norfolk Catholic, NSAA Class C-3 District Track Meet

Northeast Nebraska Nonprofits Prepare for Week-Long 'Big Give' Event

Northeast Nebraska Nonprofits Prepare for Week-Long 'Big Give' Event

State

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

Chadron officials explain emergency siren tones after wildfire response prompts confusion

Fairbury under water emergency; residents asked to conserve water usage

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Sports

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires