‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

Records obtained by Flatwater Free Press reveal Nebraska officials worried about far-reaching fallout from the Trump administration’s directive, from disaster recovery to aid for mothers and infants

February 28, 2025Updated: February 28, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Nance County SWAT standoff ends safely, Genoa man faces felony charges

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

State

Possible threat to Kimball Public Schools leads to increased police presence

‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Nance County SWAT standoff ends safely, Genoa man faces felony charges

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

State

Possible threat to Kimball Public Schools leads to increased police presence

Two-vehicle collision results in minor injuries

Free mental health and wellbeing resource gets a fresh new look

Kimball City Council approves to lower tax levy for 2026-2027 budget

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Former North Platte police investigator faces federal child sex abuse material charges

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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