Trump’s 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

State lawmakers and governors will have decisions to make in 2026 about the budgets for their biggest social safety net programs

January 8, 2026Updated: January 8, 2026

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Regional

Northeast Community College hosts tri-state talent for annual jazz competition

Northeast Community College hosts tri-state talent for annual jazz competition

Guided by grace, UNK junior Abby Chambers finds purpose in social work

Guided by grace, UNK junior Abby Chambers finds purpose in social work

Manufacturing hiring returns to growth after 11-month decline

Manufacturing hiring returns to growth after 11-month decline

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska Government Contractor of the Year

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska government contractor of the year

State

New program coming to Kimball Library

104.3 KIMB to host candidate forums in advance of primary elections

Sidney High students selected for Cornhusker Girls State

Cardenas seeks hold onto sheriff’s office

Former deputy seeks sheriff’s seat

State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years