Hungry Nebraskans may need to prove citizenship to access federally provided food. Food banks fear ‘significant strain.’

States can determine for themselves whether to create citizenship checks for food from the USDA. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has not decided whether to enforce citizenship requirements

July 16, 2026Updated: July 16, 2026
By Flatwater Free Press

Regional

Potter Sundry seeking new managers 

Small town cafes are meeting centers that reflect the heart-belt of the community. Family tables encourage guests and established customers to share space. That is the heart of the Potter Sundry and places like it.

Pine Ridge men plead not guilty to felony theft in Gordon

Two Pine Ridge men have pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges following an incident in Gordon that authorities say involved a stolen pickup and a chaotic confrontation.

Pine Ridge woman sentenced after shots fired inside Rushville home

A 28-year-old Pine Ridge woman was sentenced to one week in jail and fined $500 after authorities said she fired a gun inside a Rushville home.

Seven arrested, including juveniles, in western Nebraska drugs and weapons investigation

Seven people, including five juveniles, were taken into custody Wednesday following a multi-agency investigation into drug trafficking and illegal weapons in western Nebraska.

Superintendent cites little more than $1 million in staff reductions

Superintendent little more than $1 million in staff reductions

Warrants lead to drug trafficking, firearms charges

Following multiple months of investigation by WING and partner agencies, law enforcement served multiple search and arrest warrants beginning in the early morning hours Wednesday. The warrants were served by the Scotts Bluff County SWAT team, the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team, and the US Marshal’s Metro Fugitive Task Force.