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

AAA says almost two-thirds of adults have seen children ride E-bikes or E-scooters without helmets

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

New mountain lion hunting opportunities have been created in Nebraska for 2027 with the introduction of landowner permits.

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

State

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

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

Regional

AAA says almost two-thirds of adults have seen children ride E-bikes or E-scooters without helmets

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

State

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

Norfolk man arrested after driving to police station to escape argument

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

Authorities Investigate Juvenile Assault at Valentine’s Old Gym

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

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

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