US senator from Wyoming won't seek reelection in 2026 in Republican stronghold

First-term U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming won’t seek reelection next year. Lummis said in a statement Friday that her stamina “doesn’t match up” with the energy required for another term.

December 19, 2025Updated: December 19, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

US senator from Wyoming won't seek reelection in 2026 in Republican stronghold

Regional

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd.

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cheyenne County

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

US senator from Wyoming won't seek reelection in 2026 in Republican stronghold

Regional

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cheyenne County

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for western Kimball County, southeast Wyoming

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Tornado watch issued for southwest and north-central Nebraska

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30