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Denise Powell leads in Democratic primary for crucial Nebraska ‘blue dot’ seat

Political activist Denise Powell clung to a narrow lead in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District after a contentious campaign that brought an influx of outside money and a blitz of increasingly negative attack ads to one of the nation’s most competitive House battlegrounds. With more than 51,000…

Roll Call · May 13

Democrats look to flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ as state holds primaries for House and Senate races

Candidates jostle to represent the second congressional district, and a Republican’s Senate seat looks ripe to flip

The Guardian - US · May 12

At the Races: Connecting the blue dot

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

Roll Call · May 12

US passenger evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests ‘mildly’ positive

According to the department, both passengers travelled in the aircraft’s biocontainment units “out of an abundance of caution.” Officials said the passengers are being transported to a specialised facility in Nebraska, while the individual showing mild symptoms will be shifted to a separate centre. Three passengers aboard the MV Hondius…

The Times of India · May 11

Americans onboard hantavirus cruise ship to be repatriated to US as one tests positive

Seventeen passengers to be taken to a Nebraska quarantine center to be assessed, with one testing positive and another showing symptoms

The Guardian - US · May 11

Kyle Loftis Cause of Death Update: Police Address 'Gunshot' Report as 1320Video Mourns

Kyle Loftis, founder of 1320Video, has passed away. Nebraska police confirmed no suspicious circumstances, addressing online speculation about his death.

International Business Times UK · May 7

Could This College Volleyball Tournament Draw 100,000 Fans?

Nebraska seems to be gunning for another attendance record.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Labels Climate Change A 'Hoax' While Blaming Biden Policies For High Beef Prices

US officials spark controversy after linking rising beef prices to drought, wildfires, and political decisions while dismissing climate change, fueling debate over food inflation causes.

International Business Times UK · May 5

Updated Future Non-Conf Schedules for Schools in West

A breakdown of future nonconference college football opponents over the next few years for the region's top teams.

SuperWest Sports · May 4

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government, bidding to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred ceremonial site in the Black Hills

The Independent UK · May 4