Nebraska grocers raise concerns about ban on soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid

LINCOLN — Local grocers sounded alarm bells Tuesday about the potential negative impacts that incoming restrictions to Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have on businesses and the more than 150,000 Nebraskans who use t

July 8, 2025Updated: July 8, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska grocers raise concerns about ban on soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid

Regional

Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska

The Civil Air Patrol is conducting an aerial survey over north-central Nebraska Tuesday following severe weather that moved through the region Monday night.

Matching gift could boost Cherry County events center fundraising

A new matching donation could help push a planned events center in Cherry County closer to reality.

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara National Scenic River has reached record-high water temperatures multiple times in recent weeks, according to federal monitoring data.

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

Starting Monday, August 10, 2026, Highway 7 north of Bassett will be renumbered as Highway 183, according to the Rock County Sheriff.

Nebraska grocers raise concerns about ban on soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid

Regional

Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska

Matching gift could boost Cherry County events center fundraising

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

State

Kearney center’s culture allowed sexual abuse of teens in state custody, new investigation finds

Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska

Kent Boughton, 69, of Grand Island

Two Bayard residents died, driver hospitalized

Flooding prompts closure of University of Nebraska State Museum

Democratic candidate for governor Lynne Walz picks Ben Steffen as running mate

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

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