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5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds

Attorneys general in five Democratic-led states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs

January 9, 2026Updated: January 9, 2026
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Regional

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 and NAPA donate filters to Cherry County 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

Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry

Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry

State

104.3 KIMB to host candidate forums in advance of primary elections

Sidney High students selected for Cornhusker Girls State

Cardenas seeks hold onto sheriff’s office

Former deputy seeks sheriff’s seat 

State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

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