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

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Regional

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

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State

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

Regional

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

Three Decades of Hope, Norfolk Rescue Mission Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

The Well receives $2.1 million to expand northeast Nebraska behavioral health services

Program brings fresh food, farm-to-table lessons to Norfolk students and families

State

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

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Sports

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2026 Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament: Broadcast Schedule, Results

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Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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