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 News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

State

Temporary bridge closures scheduled in Cherry County

Colorado woman sentenced for Child Abuse

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

Free tire recycling event this week in Springview

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety