FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

May 1, 2026Updated: May 1, 2026
AP nullBy MELISSA GOLDIN

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Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

A program out of Beatrice aimed at reducing feral cat populations is gaining attention in communities across Nebraska, including Valentine, where city leaders are considering whether to adopt it.

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Windy conditions could test South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

Fire officials say strong winds today could test containment lines on the South Fork Fire near Crawford as the fire reaches 80% containment.

Relief fund to help residents, ranchers and fire departments affected by Crawford-area fire

A relief fund has been established to support residents, ranchers and local fire departments impacted by the South Fork Fire near Crawford.