Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.

July 4, 2025Updated: July 4, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Multiple ambulances called to Cargill emergency

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Multiple ambulances called to Cargill emergency

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Kimball awarded $160,000 community forestry infrastructure grant

Sports

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

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