Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Many people applying for Medicaid in Nebraska will soon have to prove that they're working, volunteering or in school

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and MARGERY A. BECK

Regional

Colorado State Patrol seeking witnesses in a hit-and-run crash

Colorado State Patrol seeking witnesses in a hit-and-run crash

Kids Korner children donate to Sidney firefighters

Kids Korner children donate to Sidney firefighters

Zane Hall returning to Sidney as Youth and Connections Pastor at Evangelical Free Church

Zane Hall returning to Sidney as Youth and Connections Pastor at Evangelical Free Church

Nebraska man walking across state to raise awareness about increase in suicides

Nebraska man walking across state to raise awareness about increase in suicides

Have a 'cheeseburger in paradise' while its '5 o'clock somewhere'

Have a 'cheeseburger in paradise' while its '5 o'clock somewhere'

Authorities clear Alliance High School

Authorities clear Alliance High School

State

Kids Korner children donate to Sidney firefighters

Woman charged in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case reaches plea agreement

Zane Hall returning to Sidney as Youth and Connections Pastor at Evangelical Free Church

Nebraska man walking across state to raise awareness about increase in suicides

Have a 'cheeseburger in paradise' while its '5 o'clock somewhere'

Explainer: What do primary election ballots include for nonpartisan voters?

Sports

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Field set for Colorado 1A state tournament semifinals

Colorado sports notes: Schwarber homers twice, Phillies beat Rockies 6-0 and improve to 10-3 under Mattingly

WNCC baseball stays alive with 16-7 win over Otero

WNCC softball season ends after dropping two at regionals Friday

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires