Nebraska Election Watch: A new poll puts Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race in the spotlight, with incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer’s opponent Dan Osborn trailing in the latest numbers, underscoring how tight the broader midterm map could get. Public Safety Tech: Lancaster County is using automated license plate readers—capturing plates and time/location data—to help investigators track suspects, including cases tied to out-of-state crimes. Statehouse Accountability: Nebraska’s State Auditor says Lancaster County Treasurer’s office made major accounting errors, raising questions about oversight and how public funds were handled. Health & Consumer Protection: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a multistate push for stronger federal action against counterfeit GLP-1 drugs, warning about Chinese-linked supply chains. Local Government: Mitchell Mayor Paul Murrell pleaded no contest to theft-related charges and will be removed from office, following a State Auditor report. Military & Community: UNL ROTC hosted a POW/MIA recognition ceremony featuring a forensic anthropologist from Offutt AFB’s DPAA lab. Education & Culture: Education Day activities highlighted Indigenous history and traditions, with Nebraska-based singers and students taking part in a Native social dance.