A year after a turbulent convention resulted in a massive turnover of party leadership, local donations to the Nebraska Republican Party have yet to return to previous levels.
See photos of former President Trump as he speaks at the MidAmerica Center
Nebraska lawmakers ended their session Thursday with one final filibuster, passage of several bills and praise from Gov. Jim Pillen.
The Nebraska state senator who led the voter identification initiative last year is unhappy with the Legislature's implementation plan. Now she's pledging to do everything she can to block it.
Vinny Palermo was permanently ousted as Omaha City Council vice president Tuesday. Palermo remains on the council and in federal custody after his indictment on nine felony charges.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird beats former state Sen. Suzanne Geist in contentious race.
Chris Stokes appeared to be a lock to win one of the seats, while Chris Hove had a slim lead over Democrat Vanessa Emlich.
Councilman James Michael Bowers retained his seat and will be joined by three new faces on the council, including Republican Tom Duden and Democrats Justin Carlson and Brodey Weber.
Piyush Srivastav, an environmental consultant, will be the newest member of the Lincoln Board of Education, while two incumbents will hold onto their seats.
As was the case in the primary election, Gaylor Baird, a Democrat, won a significant portion of early ballots, which were the first results reported at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
It's Election Day in Lincoln and Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen is offering some final reminders to voters.
Members of the City Council on Monday heard from about a half dozen people about why it's important for them to stick to the budget they approved.
Taylor Wyatt said he wants to represent northeast Lincoln's District 1 on the City Council to make sure Lincoln continues to be a safe, affordable place to live.
Bailey Feit, who is running to represent southeast Lincoln's District 2 on the City Council, said she'd look for ways to promote workforce development and connect students to Lincoln jobs.
City Council candidate Wayne Reinwald points to public safety as key issue in north Lincoln district
City Council candidate Wayne Reinwald says "Lincoln has a crime problem."
Four candidates of varying backgrounds are vying to replace Zachary Mora James and Richard Nuernberger, who both chose not to run for reelection.
City Council candidate Brodey Weber says roads and streets are the major concern for people in north Lincoln.
For Justin Carlson, after years of volunteer and community service in the Lincoln community, running for Lincoln City Council felt like a natural next step.
The strength of Lincoln Public Schools was one reason Bob Rauner and his family stayed in Lincoln.
The 6 p.m. event is free to attend and the public is invited to submit questions before the debate.
Nebraskans are close to being able to carry concealed weapons without a permit. A bill that ends the permit requirement passed the Nebraska Legislature Wednesday.
An award-winning journalist and publisher in Iowa and Nebraska, Francis Moul was also a passionate environmentalist and peace activist. He died at age 82 in Lincoln on March 4.
Leirion Gaylor Baird and Suzanne Geist fielded questions during a Lincoln Independent Business Association mayoral forum Tuesday.
Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen announced Monday that his office has mailed more than 35,000 early vote ballots for the May 2 General City Election.
A bill that would provide tax incentives for donations to scholarship funds for private and faith-based schools made it through a second round of debate in the Nebraska Legislature.