This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?

Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

August 22, 2026Updated: August 22, 2026

By WILL WEISSERT

Regional

How to watch President Trump’s Grand Island rally live on NCN

How to watch President Trump’s Grand Island rally live on NCN

Trump rally draws supporters from across Nebraska

Trump rally draws supporters from across Nebraska

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center prepares for Trump rally

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center prepares for Trump rally

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

St. Paul Police Department merges with Howard County Sheriff’s Office

St. Paul Police Department merges with Howard County Sheriff’s Office

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

State

WeeShire Mains creates free guidebook ‘Big Feelings, Little Tools’

NCN speaks with President Trump in one-on-one interview

Fly-in breakfast helps support youth aviation programs in Norfolk

Texas man accused of sexually exploiting more than 50 children online

Sidney Police Department to host Homemade Explosives Awareness, Response Training

How to watch President Trump’s Grand Island rally live on NCN

Sports

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

Huskers dominate second half, pull away from Maryland for 48-23 win

Defensive dominance delivers 17-14 win for Wayne St.

Trojans Trounce Braves To Stay Perfect

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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