Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is facing Democratic challenger Lynne Walz, a former state lawmaker from Fremont.

October 19, 2026Updated: October 19, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Regional

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

Free screening of Nebraska-based film ‘Going for Two’ set for Friday in Wayne

Free screening of Nebraska-based film ‘Going for Two’ set for Friday in Wayne

Norfolk woman arrested after allegedly striking man with glass skillet lid

Norfolk woman arrested after allegedly striking man with glass skillet lid

State

Nebraska honors National Guard spouses with new service ribbon

Grand Island council approves Good Life District rezoning; events center funding request pulled

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

Bridgeport road project nears completion

Sports

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

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