FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Obama urged noncitizens to vote in 2016

As President Donald Trump continues to push for stricter proof of citizenship laws ahead of the midterm elections, social media users are falsely alleging that an old clip shows former President Barack Obama telling people in the U.S. illegally to vote in the 2016 election

July 23, 2026Updated: July 23, 2026
AP nullBy MELISSA GOLDIN

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City of Gordon warns of dangerous e-bike, scooter use after multiple complaints

The City of Gordon is urging parents to talk with their children about safe electric bike and scooter use following multiple reports of dangerous behavior on city streets.

University of Nebraska Omaha students look to improve Valentine parks

A group of University of Nebraska Omaha students is working with the city of Valentine to evaluate and improve its park system.

Fire near Chadron sparked by cigarette; officials warn of fire danger

Fire officials are urging drivers to use caution after a discarded cigarette sparked a roadside fire northwest of Chadron on Monday.

Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville

A lightning strike sparked a fire north of Rushville Sunday night, according to Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz.