Former State Sen. Dan McKeon defends his conduct, questions election integrity

The Nebraska state senator who resigned amid a scandal involving accusations of inappropriately touching a female staffer is speaking out.

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

Nebraska Farm Bureau highlights rising costs squeezing producers

Nebraska Farm Bureau highlights rising costs squeezing producers

UNL launches Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days

UNL launches Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days

KPS Students to Receive Free Dental Care Through Local Partnership

KPS Students to Receive Free Dental Care Through Local Partnership

South Carolina woman with ALS brings 50-state horseback journey to Kearney

South Carolina woman with ALS brings 50-state horseback journey to Kearney

MLH Names 2026 Caring Kind Award Winner

MLH Names 2026 Caring Kind Award Winner

State

North Central District Health Department launches healthy concession stand grants for area schools

One woman in custody, one juvenile boy injured following hit-and-run

Back on the green, Pierce community rallies to save local golf course

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

Nebraska Farm Bureau highlights rising costs squeezing producers

Kimball City Council approves amendment of city ordinance allowing officers to write parking tickets

Sports

CBS College Basketball Analyst Jon Rothsten delivers on happy hour promise

Lady Raiders Sweep Home Triangular

Bluejays Bury Bravettes in a Sweep

Potter-Dix dominates Leyton

Huskers not overlooking North Dakota, looking to finish non-conference play 3-0

Nebraska/Missouri suspended volleyball match rescheduled

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April