Reduction of SNAP benefits keeps local food pantries busy

As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s slow down amid the government shutdown, it’s putting an added strain on area food pantries - something Beatrice community food pantry is seeing first hand.

November 5, 2025Updated: November 5, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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State

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Motorcycle rider dies in Lancaster County crash

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Sports

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

May 2nd 2026, 4:01 PM UTC

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

May 2nd 2026, 3:41 PM UTC

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

May 1st 2026, 2:35 AM UTC

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

April 29th 2026, 9:54 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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