Hungry Nebraskans may need to prove citizenship to access federally provided food. Food banks fear ‘significant strain.’

States can determine for themselves whether to create citizenship checks for food from the USDA. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has not decided whether to enforce citizenship requirements

July 16, 2026Updated: July 16, 2026
By Flatwater Free Press

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner