FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

May 1, 2026Updated: May 1, 2026

By MELISSA GOLDIN

Regional

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

Deshler man wins nearly $18,000 and trip on Wheel of Fortune

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

City to update downtown traffic signals

Ten Hastings-Area Students Selected as Sister City Ambassadors to Japan

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

State

11-year-old Kimball boy missing

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Regional

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

Deshler man wins nearly $18,000 and trip on Wheel of Fortune

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

City to update downtown traffic signals

Ten Hastings-Area Students Selected as Sister City Ambassadors to Japan

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

State

11-year-old Kimball boy missing

INTERVIEW: Nebraska State Fair Executive Director Jaime Parr

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

Nebraska lawmaker, UNO professor weigh in on AI safety concerns

Pink postcard taxpayers ask where's the tax relief?

Sports

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

Freeman exacts revenge on JCC, claims another MUDECAS Volleyball championship

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