Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Rick and Jane Saint John chose to live in the small town of Creighton, Nebraska, for one main reason: its hospital

April 3, 2026Updated: April 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

“It’s our way of donating”: Cherry County Implement/NAPA/Hinn’s Gordon Auto Supply providing free filters for fire trucks

‘It’s our way of donating,’ Cherry County Implement and NAPA donate filters to Cherry County fire trucks

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

State

High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

High Wind Warning issued across Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming

New program coming to Kimball Library

104.3 KIMB to host candidate forums in advance of primary elections

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years