Legislative candidate Tim Anderson receives $750K donation from sports betting supporters, major Republicans withdraw support

Some of the state’s top Republicans are withdrawing their support from a central Nebraska state legislative candidate after he received a $750,000 donation from the group behind the online sports betting ballot initiative.

November 1, 2026Updated: November 1, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Legislative candidate Tim Anderson receives $750K donation from sports betting supporters, major Republicans withdraw support

Regional

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Legislative candidate Tim Anderson receives $750K donation from sports betting supporters, major Republicans withdraw support

Regional

Buffalo County Community Partners unveil new facility

Lexington man charged with domestic assault, drug possession in Buffalo County

Kearney trunk-or-treat event draws one of its biggest crowds yet

Kearney entrepreneurs pitch big ideas for share of $8,500

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Kearney Area Community Foundation marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

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