Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.

March 20, 2025Updated: March 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

Actus Nutrition completes odor mitigation plan, council members tour facility

City of Norfolk enters purchase agreement to buy Norfolk Livestock Market property

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Norfolk Catholic one-act team finds community through theater

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

Actus Nutrition completes odor mitigation plan, council members tour facility

City of Norfolk enters purchase agreement to buy Norfolk Livestock Market property

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Norfolk Catholic one-act team finds community through theater

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

State

Osborn: We've "buzzed the hornet's nest" in Senate campaign against incumbent Ricketts

Testimony ends in the Gage County District Court jury trial of Timothy Erks

Smith Falls’ MacAllister trail temporarily closed

Fremont County plane crash under investigation

Actus Nutrition completes odor mitigation plan, council members tour facility

Kimball Senior Livestock Judging Team qualifies for state

Sports

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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