Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

Candidate field set for Nov. 3 general election, barring candidates dropping out or nonpartisans petitioning to be on the ballot

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

The Nebraska Board of State Canvassers, composed of State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, Secretary of State Bob Evnen, Gov. Jim Pillen, Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Foley, from left, meets to certify Nebraska’s May 12 primary election. June 8, 2026. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

Regional

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Severe thunderstorm warning issued near Julesburg

A severe thunderstorm moving across Sedgwick County prompted a warning Tuesday afternoon as forecasters warned of damaging wind gusts near the Colorado-Nebraska border.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Chappell, Oshkosh area

A severe thunderstorm moving northeast across the southern Nebraska Panhandle prompted a warning Tuesday afternoon for portions of Garden and Deuel counties.

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Sidney, Peetz areas

Severe thunderstorms prompted warnings Tuesday afternoon in portions of the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado as storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail moved across the region.

Bayard school board seeks applicants for vacant seat

The Bayard Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy following the resignation of board member Jessica Dankowski.

Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney

Lightning is believed to have sparked a fire involving an oil-filled tank north of Sidney early Tuesday morning.

Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

Regional

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Severe thunderstorm warning issued near Julesburg

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Chappell, Oshkosh area

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Sidney, Peetz areas

Bayard school board seeks applicants for vacant seat

Lightning blamed for early morning tank fire north of Sidney

State

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Severe thunderstorm warning issued near Julesburg

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Chappell, Oshkosh area

Local drives help statewide organization combat blood emergency

Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Sidney, Peetz areas

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists