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Nebraska's US Senate debate: Osborn and Ricketts square off at State Fair
1+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — In the only scheduled meeting between Nebraska's leading U.S. Senate candidates ahead of November's election on Tuesday, Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts positioned himself as a leader with a record of passing policies into law, while nonpartisan…...
Photos: U.S. Senate debate between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn
1+ week, 4+ day ago (145+ words) Attendees queue before a U.S. Senate debate between U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Dan Osborn, nonpartisan candidate for U.S. Senate, participates in a U.S. Senate debate with…...
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3+ week, 20+ hour ago (157+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Monday’s announcement of a Quebec-Newfoundland hydro agreement in St. John’s, Canada. Javascript is required to use this website. Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Mondayâs announcement of a Quebec-Newfoundland hydro agreement in St. Johnâs, Canada....
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3+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) Mary Peltola launches her campaign as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Anchorage, Alaska, Jan. 17. Javascript is required to use this website. Mary Peltola launches her campaign as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Anchorage, Alaska, Jan. 17. We hope you…...
Grand Island city administrator calls for one-year pause on new positions
3+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) Sen. Jon Ossoff mentioned Trump's aide Natalie Harp during a speech Sunday... claiming Trump would rather build his White House ballroom and "travel with Natalie" than do his job as POTUS. Javascript is required to use this website. With personnel…...
Nebraska grassroots group suspends push for more Lincoln police officers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (541+ words) A grassroots group behind the push to raise the number of police officers in Lincoln by 79 is pausing its push to get on the November ballot, organizers announced Thursday. Seen from the interior of a car, raindrops on the front…...
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1+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) A bird perches on a "No Data Center Traffic" sign in Saline Township, Michigan, June 27. Javascript is required to use this website. We hope you have enjoyed your complimentary access for the month. Don't have a subscription? Warren Buffett stops…...
RFP envisions new police station; main fire station to stay put
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) North Platte’s current Public Safety Building, housing the Police Department and Fire Station No. 1, has been located for 50 years in the city’s 69-year-old former Memorial Hospital. Javascript is required to use this website. North Platteâs current Public Safety Building,…...
Nebraska AG candidate Brasher kicks off statewide tour with Lincoln town hall
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (249+ words) Jocelyn Brasher said Nebraskans deserve an attorney general who will restore public trust in government and not feed into partisan politics at a Monday town hall in Lincoln. Attorney general candidate Jocelyn Brasher, center, speaks with Laurie Yoakum, left, and…...
Photos: AG candidate Brasher holds town hall
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (215+ words) Democratic attorney general candidate Jocelyn Brasher held a town hall in Lincoln on Monday. See photos here. Attorney general candidate Jocelyn Brasher speaks to supporters during a town hall Monday... Javascript is required to use this website. Attorney general candidate…...