Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

Gov. Jim Pillen, Secretary of State Bob Evnen and the Attorney General's Office say changes are needed following the Lancaster County investigation

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

Voting booth at the Lancaster County Election Commission office on April, 24. 2026. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)

Regional

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

Hastings Skatepark Demolition Underway

Hastings Skatepark Demolition Underway

Axtell man pleads no contest in Phelps County crash that killed three

Axtell man pleads no contest in Phelps County crash that killed three

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

Hastings Area Historically Warm and Wet This Summer

Hastings Area Historically Warm and Wet This Summer

State

Huskers move 2027 season opener to Arrowhead Stadium

Norfolk to require Actus to install odor controls or face severe permit restrictions

$18 million redevelopment in downtown Norfolk takes step forward

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

Sports

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

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