More cuts could be coming to the agency that helps farmers protect the environment

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost a third of its staff last year, and advocates say the agency’s goals are in jeopardy amid more proposed cuts

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

More cuts could be coming to the agency that helps farmers protect the environment

Annie Moore, co-owner of River Queen Greens in New Orleans, Louisiana, stands in front of a cover crop field with her dog, Penny, on May 27, 2026. The farm uses U.S. NRCS programs to plant cover crops during the off-season to replenish the soil. (Photo by Eva Tesfaye/WWNO)

Regional

Allen woman charged after allegedly driving into Merriman business

A 30-year-old Allen woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she drove a pickup into a Merriman business.

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

A 51-year-old Sioux Falls man who was sentenced to life in prison for a 1994 killing in Winner is now facing federal charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl.

Fire personnel begin leaving South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

Fire personnel are beginning to scale back operations on the South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%, according to a Thursday morning update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

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.

More cuts could be coming to the agency that helps farmers protect the environment

Regional

Allen woman charged after allegedly driving into Merriman business

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

Fire personnel begin leaving South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

State

Former police officer gets 22 to 43 years in prison

Fairbury officially starting work on water treatment project

Sidney's summer concert series opens with Nebraska names

Kimball, Banner counties in severe thunderstorm warning until 2:30 p.m.

City of Gering announces temporary closure of Landfill

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

Sports

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities