A Nebraska state senator announced this week that he has faced a serious form of skin cancer for the past two years but remains committed to finishing his term and seeking reelection in 2026.

Former Lincoln City Council member and current Nebraska State Senator, Jane Raybould, has announced that she will not seek another term in the Unicameral. Raybould was elected to the legislature in 2022,

Omaha just elected its first Black mayor, giving this year's Juneteenth celebrations new energy. The city wants to mark the occasion by being a model for unity during a time of divisiveness.