Nebraska has a child care crisis. Looming Medicaid cuts will worsen it.

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that almost 5.2 million adults will lose Medicaid coverage and be uninsured by 2034

March 6, 2026Updated: March 6, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

Crash southwest of Humphrey leaves two injured

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

State

Potter Volunteer Fire Department honors members, reports 2025 activity

Red flag warning in effect through Monday for extremely dry, breezy conditions

One injured in car vs truck accident

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Sports

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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