Helping the needy or curbing abortions? Nebraska funnels millions meant to fight poverty to crisis pregnancy centers

The State of Nebraska has spent nearly $5 million, money earmarked to combat poverty, on a program to support crisis pregnancy centers. Program backers say it's helping extremely vulnerable people and new parents.

August 6, 2024Updated: November 8, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

Helping the needy or curbing abortions? Nebraska funnels millions meant to fight poverty to crisis pregnancy centers

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

Sports

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20