Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Nebraska became the first state to implement new federally mandated work requirements for Medicaid recipients in May

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.

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

Tanner Sell was arraigned on a total of nine charges while Terry Johnston accepted a plea deal in a domestic violence case. Read our full District Court Roundup here.

14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say

BPD sees calls for service spike, arrests decrease in May

State

New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre

42 mins ago

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

1 hr 23 mins ago

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

1 hr 35 mins ago

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

2 hrs 5 mins ago

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

12 hrs 48 mins ago

Mary Lanning Healthcare names new president and CEO

19 hrs 6 mins ago

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

19 hrs 27 mins ago

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

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

June 2nd 2026, 9:04 PM UTC

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

June 2nd 2026, 3:06 PM UTC

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

June 1st 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

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

June 1st 2026, 3:39 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

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

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC