Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

The race for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District is heating up as independent candidate Austin Ahlman brought his campaign to his hometown of Norfolk for a town hall Thursday night.

June 12, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

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

State

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Regional

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

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

State

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

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

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

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