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Lessons from Dan Osborn’s Defeat in Nebraska

Dan Osborn, the independent candidate and former local union president, once again came within a few percentage points of winning the Nebraska US Senate seat. (He lost by 6.7% in 2024 and the same again this year.) He mounted an impressive challenge, but he couldn’t close the gap. Why? And what does his defeat tell us about the future of independent working-class politics?

Nebraska · 1d
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Nebraska Examiner

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Auditor: Former retirement director had pattern of absences before resignation

LINCOLN — New research from State Auditor Mike Foley into the short-lived executive director of Nebraska’s Public Employees Retirement System showed the director had a tumultuous experience in the agency before he walked off the job. Thomas Pfeifle submitted his resignation to the state retirement board Sept. 21 after roughly three months leading the agency, […]

Nebraska · 2h

Animal of Things

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Dog Tag Laws in Nebraska: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you have ever assumed your dog’s rabies tag doubles as a license, Nebraska law disagrees with you. The state leaves dog licensing almost entirely to cities, villages, and counties, which means the tag your dog needs in Omaha looks nothing like what’s required in a small village two counties over. This creates real confusion … This article, Dog Tag Laws in Nebraska: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Who Pays Vet Bills in Dog Fight in Arizona? Liability, Insurance, and Deadlines • Leaving a Dog in a Car in Tennessee: Laws, Penalties, and Rescue Rights Explained • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Vermont? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options

Nebraska · 2d

Moneywise

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Farmers denied Nebraska mom her husband's $350K life policy, offered $17,360 instead. A jury awarded her $11.3M

Take extra precautions with life insurance applications, or pay the price at the worst time possible.

Omaha, NE · 1d

WOWT

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Senate candidate Dan Osborn appears to concede

Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to his supporters as votes are being counted in the 2026 Nebraska General Election.

Nebraska · 2d

Seattle ON Tap

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Mobile Sports Betting Got Crushed in Nebraska, And Warren Buffett Already Called It

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) While states across the country are practically tripping over themselves to legalize online sports betting, Nebraska voters slammed the door shut on it this past election day. It's a […]

Nebraska · 2d

KMTV 3 News Now

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Ricketts and others withdraw endorsement for Nebraska legislative candidate

A major campaign donation is creating last-minute controversy in Nebraska’s District 38 race, with several key endorsements now withdrawn

Nebraska · 3d

Nebraska Examiner

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Pillen eyes 2028 ballot if Nebraska lawmakers again stall on property tax reform

LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hasn’t budged on his approach to cap local spending and cover K-12 education costs to alleviate property taxes he’s called for in the past four years. But in 2027, Pillen’s second term begins with a more skeptical, divided Legislature to his ideas than before. Though he is adding a backstop: […]

Nebraska · 2h

The Money Overview

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Nebraska’s treasurer reported Oct. 15 that the state returned about $18.4 million in unclaimed property in 2026, and $57,305 in auction proceeds waits for owners

Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg said Oct. 15 that his office has returned about $18.4 million in unclaimed property to owners so far in 2026, paying roughly 16,000 claims that averaged more than $1,000 each. The same announcement reported $57,305 from the state’s first unclaimed property auction since 2017, with the proceeds held in the […] The post Nebraska’s treasurer reported Oct. 15 that the state returned about $18.4 million in unclaimed property in 2026, and $57,305 in auction proceeds waits for owners appeared first on The Money Overview .

Nebraska · 3d

Nebraska Examiner

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Walz concedes Nebraska governor’s race to Gov. Jim Pillen

FREMONT, Neb. — Former Democratic state Sen. Lynne Walz conceded the governor’s race shortly after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to Republican Gov. Jim Pillen. Walz, in a statement, said she called Pillen “to congratulate him on a hard-fought campaign and wish him well as he continues to serve Nebraska.”  She gave a Republican gubernatorial candidate their […]

Nebraska · 2d

The Money Overview

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Medicare Advantage members in North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico are losing plans for 2027, and 21 North Dakota counties will have no general-enrollment plan left

Insurers are pulling Medicare Advantage plans out of North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico for 2027, and in 21 North Dakota counties no general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plan will be left at all. Members of an ending plan have until Dec. 7 to choose another one, or they are placed in Original Medicare on Jan. […] The post Medicare Advantage members in North Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico are losing plans for 2027, and 21 North Dakota counties will have no general-enrollment plan left appeared first on The Money Overview .

New Mexico · 1d

Animal of Things

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Cane Corso Laws in Nebraska: Omaha Rules, Bite Liability, and Housing

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Nebraska do not include a statewide ban, but that does not mean you can ignore local rules. The biggest catch is Omaha, where the breed is named in a city ordinance with muzzle, leash, and insurance requirements. Nebraska also uses one of the stricter dog bite liability standards in the country, … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Nebraska: Omaha Rules, Bite Liability, and Housing , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Texas: What Owners Need to Know • Shock Collar Laws in Wyoming: What Dog Owners Can and Can’t Do • Running a Hobby Farm in Nevada: The Legal Rules Every Landowner Should Know

Omaha, NE · 21h

KSNB Local4

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Congress gave Nebraska millions for rural healthcare. Most isn’t getting to rural hospitals.

OSHKOSH, Neb. (KOLN) - Things were already grim at Garden County’s only hospital. Its partnership with a larger, regional hospital ended two years ago. It cycled through three CEOs in the 18 months afterward. Then came the Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing in August. The 58-year-old hospital with an $11 million annual operating budget is more than $1 million in debt.

Nebraska · 1d

culturalcreatives.org

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5 Bathroom Habits in Nebraska That Could Make Other Americans Uncomfortable

Nebraska's lake campgrounds, roadside stops, and park cabins do not all provide the same bathroom experience. A booking described as a cabin or a campsite can still involve shared facilities and seasonal limits. These five habits can create awkward moments during a trip. They are practical situations to avoid, not...

Nebraska · 4h

decorhint.com

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We Ranked 8 Nebraska Courthouses With Domes That Look Straight Out Of Europe

In 2021, one Nebraska county painted its courthouse dome gold. Not just a little trim. The whole crown went from bronze to bright gold, and now it catches the sun above a small-town square. That dome has company. Across the state, county seats built limestone and brick courthouses topped with...

Nebraska · 20h

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Four out of nine Nebraska school bonds failed Tuesday, one still up in the air

Four out of nine school bond elections failed across Nebraska on Tuesday, and four others passed. One election for a $35 million bond at the Johnson County Central Public School District is still up in the air with a one-vote difference, according to unofficial results. The largest of the bonds...

Nebraska · 2d

norfolkneradio.com

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Nebraskans say "No" to extending legislative term limits from two four-year terms to three and "Yes" to not allowing sports gambling

Nebraskans said “No” to extending legislative term limits from two four-year terms to three and “Yes” to creating a constitutional amendment preventing biological males from participating in female sports. Nebraskans voted 81% to 19% to prevent state lawmakers from serving a third consecutive four-year term. Nebraska...

Nebraska · 2d

klkntv.com

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Nebraska State Patrol to alert parents of explicit online content

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is launching a new initiative to help protect children from online exploitation by notifying parents when their children are identified in reports involving sexually explicit content shared online. The effort comes as Nebraska continues to see thousands of reports of...

Nebraska · 20h

The Tonic Edit

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Nebraska Gas Customers of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy Get an Extra 30 Days Before Any Shutoff Through March 31

The Nebraska Public Service Commission says its Cold Weather Rule runs through March 31: Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy must allow 30 extra days past the due date before a gas shutoff. Omaha's M.U.D. is exempt.

Nebraska · 3d

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Nearly Every Grain Of Nebraska’s Sandhills Sits On Water And This Lake Valley Holds 12 Lakes Inside One Refuge

Twelve lakes sit inside one wildlife refuge, and every one of them is fed by water hiding under sand dunes. Those dunes are grass-covered hills that soak up rain like a giant sponge. The refuge covers more than 45,000 acres. Bald eagles nest there, pronghorn roam the prairie, and over...

Nebraska · 22h