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Op-ed: I'm a former Republican state senator. I support Lynne Walz for governor
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Beatrice 6 exoneration reshaped Randall Ritnour's views. Now he's running for county attorney
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Trump doles out billions to voters ahead of midterm elections
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (203+ words) President Donald Trump is once again promising a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in Nov. Javascript is required to use this website. President Donald Trump is once again promising a…...
What to know about presidential rally at expo center
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (254+ words) Andrea Peachey, executive director of GI Expo Events and Livestock, addresses the Grand Island Rotary Club on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at CHI Health St. Francis. Grand Island hosted President Donald Trump's rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center after roughly 10 days…...
Gary Varvel for Oct 08, 2026
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Most Republicans in tight midterm races distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds
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