FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. misleads on Medicaid cuts

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been disputing claims of Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's 2025 tax and spending law

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By ALI SWENSON

Regional

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

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

State

After four decades with Hy-Vee, two Norfolk employees get their faces on company trucks

Niobrara National Scenic River names new superintendent

987 The Big Boy launches 'Workin' 9 to 5' contest with $1,000 grand prize

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

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