Polls suggest a tight race between Netanyahu and his main rival. Here's what to know as Israel votes

Israel’s election is widely seen as a referendum on the country’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu

October 27, 2026Updated: October 27, 2026

By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO

Regional

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

One man was murdered and another was killed after shooting at law enforcement on Friday in eastern Nebraska.

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

State

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine

Independent Dan Osborn visits Kimball

Sports

Nebraska Men's Basketball announcer Kent Pavelka announces retirement

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

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