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

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

State

Gov. Pillen declares emergency for Sioux County as Log Road Fire burns more than 1,000 acres

Bond set at $1 million for Lincoln man accused of sexually abusing three girls

Nebraska AG Hilgers approves medical cannabis regulations; Governor Pillen to review next

Chardron hospital launches postpartum alert initiative

Nebraskan accused in plot to kill president blossomed in college before troubling turn, friends say

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

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