Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

With Nebraska set to lead the nation on Medicaid work rules, providers say patients and hospitals may not be prepared

April 13, 2026Updated: April 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

Crews respond to house fire in Kearney Thursday night

Crews respond to house fire in Kearney Thursday night

Forget-Me-Not system guides new dementia care at St. Francis

Forget-Me-Not system guides new dementia care at St. Francis

Give Hastings Day Raises Record $1.2 Million for Adams County Nonprofits

Give Hastings Day Raises Record $1.2 Million for Adams County Nonprofits

Go Big Give drives support for Central Nebraska nonprofits

Go Big Give drives support for Central Nebraska nonprofits

State

Cruise N Class Car Club awards $2,000 in scholarships to local students pursuing automotive careers

Sidney school board recognizes April students of the month

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

Nebraska legislative races to watch for 2026 primary as fundraising exceeds $4.1 million

Omaha man sentenced in Federal Court

2026 Primary Election Guide: Southeast Nebraska

Sports

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

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

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