Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

June 29, 2026Updated: June 29, 2026

By TRAVIS LOLLER

Regional

Community pool reopens after more than $800K in repairs

Community pool reopens after more than $800K in repairs

Norfolk to spread sand on chip-sealed streets after pavement issues

Norfolk to spread sand on chip-sealed streets after pavement issues

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

West Point driver injured in rollover crash south of Pilger

West Point driver injured in rollover crash south of Pilger

State

Community pool reopens after more than $800K in repairs

Health insurance costs creating tough decisions for local leaders

New wildfire northwest of Crawford grows to more than 1100 acres

Family honors late collector's legacy as vintage John Deere tractors head to auction

Kimball Hospital Foundation Donates $30,000 to support Advanced Pain Management Technology at Kimball Health Services

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities