‘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

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

State

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

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

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

State

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

Fed judge strikes down Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students in-state tuition

Sports

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30