Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

A rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts

April 3, 2026Updated: April 3, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and ALI SWENSON

Regional

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

Lincoln County commissioner accused of threatening jail staff after DUI arrest

Lincoln County commissioner accused of threatening jail staff after DUI arrest

State

Lincoln man gets 15 more years for child pornography crime committed while awaiting sentencing

Boy arrested after assault with a knife at Omaha’s Central High School

Nebraska flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Panhandle counties

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

All-terrain wheelchairs now available at Smith Falls State Park

Sports

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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