Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control

The Republican Party brought one of its biggest stars to the Cornhusker state in support of the incumbent Ricketts.

June 12, 2026Updated: June 12, 2026
By Jake Bartecki

Regional

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

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

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.