Pick of Nebraska native as vice presidential candidate revs up interest in vote here

Nebraska isn't known as a battleground state when it comes to presidential elections.

That tag usually goes to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan, along with Georgia, Nevada and Arizona.

But the recent pick of Nebraska native and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the vice presidential running mate for Kamala Harris is revving up talk that the Cornhusker State – at least Omaha's congressional district – is in play and may help decide this fall's presidential election.

Walz, a 60-year-old former teacher and National Guard member, has some deep roots in Nebraska, especially its small towns.

He was bor...