Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short

Elon Musk spent at least $445 million to try to help Republicans keep control of Congress

November 5, 2026Updated: November 5, 2026

By JESSE BEDAYN and BARBARA ORTUTAY

Regional

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

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.

State

North Central volleyball makes school history with first trip to state

Denise Powell outlines priorities after winning Nebraska’s 2nd District

Nebraska records its highest midterm voter turnout rate of the 21st century

Jury finds Timothy Erks guilty of child abuse resulting in death, four other felonies

Flood discusses priorities after winning reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District

CCC-Columbus campus president to retire

Sports

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

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

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