Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and former Nebraska state Sen. Julie Slama traveled together Thursday, making campaign stops across rural Nebraska ahead of next week’s election.

October 29, 2026Updated: October 29, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Regional

Gering leaders recognized for success in the Economic Development Certified Community program

Beans and Steams Coffee receives $15,000 from the City of Sidney

Colorado native to bring new film on seven city tour with Kimball screening

City of Sidney approves new equipment purchases

State

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

Regional

Gering leaders recognized for success in the Economic Development Certified Community program

Beans and Steams Coffee receives $15,000 from the City of Sidney

Colorado native to bring new film on seven city tour with Kimball screening

City of Sidney approves new equipment purchases

State

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Elm Creek community discusses housing needs, opportunities for future growth

Stanton County receives $11,837 grant for new emergency response drone

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

Sports

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

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