Midterm elections coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump's second term

Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term will begin to come to a close Tuesday as Americans, angry over high prices and an unpopular war with Iran, decide whether to drastically shift power in Washington

November 3, 2026Updated: November 3, 2026

By JILL COLVIN, MARY CLARE JALONICK and WILL WEISSERT

Regional

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

He's the lone Nebraskan who has spent time in space, and he has done so for nearly half a year, spending over 160 days orbiting the big, blue marble.

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

Midterm elections coming to a close as voters pass judgment on Trump's second term

Regional

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

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

State

Smith Falls’ MacAllister trail temporarily closed

Fremont County plane crash under investigation

Actus Nutrition completes odor mitigation plan, council members tour facility

Kimball Senior Livestock Judging Team qualifies for state

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

City of Norfolk enters purchase agreement to buy Norfolk Livestock Market property

Sports

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

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