Trump rallies in Kansas as rising farm costs fuel Republican concerns about voter turnout

Rising fuel prices coinciding with harvest season are frustrating farmers across the Midwest and raising concerns for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections

October 19, 2026Updated: October 20, 2026

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and JOHN HANNA

Regional

Motivational speaker will share critical message of highway safety, positive choices, and leadership at upcoming assembly series at multiple Panhandle schools

Bayard's Do Not Consume Order Officially Lifted

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is facing Democratic challenger Lynne Walz, a former state lawmaker from Fremont.

State

Nebraskans to Vote on Online Sports Betting

Trump rallies in Kansas as rising farm costs fuel Republican concerns about voter turnout

Regional

Motivational speaker will share critical message of highway safety, positive choices, and leadership at upcoming assembly series at multiple Panhandle schools

Bayard's Do Not Consume Order Officially Lifted

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

State

Nebraskans to Vote on Online Sports Betting

Actus Nutrition says tank cover installed, further odor mitigation underway

Omaha father suing DHHS after records-request estimate of nearly $1M, 2076 deadline

Gov. Pillen issues executive order to address fuel shortages in Nebraska

Kimball senior students to host Community Political Forum

Norfolk Avenue, 4th Street to close Tuesday for lighting installation

Sports

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

State Softball Championship Matchups Set

Sidney Wins Physical Battle in Alliance, 20-8

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