DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

The plan, which would involve moving youth among five state-run facilities, came as a surprise to many advocates, lawmakers and staff earlier this year.

May 1, 2026Updated: May 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

State

NWS: Kearney logs record-low snowfall season

Nebraska to receive nearly $20M as $7.4B opioid settlement takes effect

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

Regional

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

State

NWS: Kearney logs record-low snowfall season

Nebraska to receive nearly $20M as $7.4B opioid settlement takes effect

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

Elementary students learn from nature

VFW announces scholarship winner

Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

Sports

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

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