New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race

Ahlman says some of Chris Backemeyer’s State Department work was a factor in his running and that he preferred another Democrat

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Wildfires grow south of Chadron as crews battle dangerous fire conditions across Panhandle

5 hrs 30 mins ago

ALLO outage impacts internet, phone service across Sidney area Thursday night

6 hrs 12 mins ago

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

13 hrs 38 mins ago

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

13 hrs 54 mins ago

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

13 hrs 59 mins ago

UNK, UNMC celebrate opening of nation’s largest Rural Health Education Complex

14 hrs 56 mins ago

Sports

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC