Judge hears arguments in cases challenging two new Nebraska parties

Defendants: GOP doesn’t own ‘America First’; Working Families Party lacks standing to object in Nebraska

August 13, 2026Updated: August 13, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Judge hears arguments in cases challenging two new Nebraska parties

Nebraska Deputy Solicitor General Zach Pohlman, representing Nebraska Secretary of State of Bob Evnen, presents his case during a hearing at the Lancaster County Courthouse on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Lincoln. (Photo by Kenneth Ferriera-Pool/Lincoln Journal Star)

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

INTERVIEW: Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Jaime Parr

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

Judge hears arguments in cases challenging two new Nebraska parties

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

INTERVIEW: Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Jaime Parr

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

Nebraska lawmaker, UNO professor weigh in on AI safety concerns

Pink postcard taxpayers ask where's the tax relief?

Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan

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

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

Meridian pushes past Palmyra in third set to capture MUDECAS B Division crown

Holgorsen challenging Nyziah Hunter in practice

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