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‘This is wild’: Emails show Trump funding freeze sparked concern in Nebraska state agencies

Records obtained by Flatwater Free Press reveal Nebraska officials worried about far-reaching fallout from the Trump administration’s directive, from disaster recovery to aid for mothers and infants

February 28, 2025Updated: February 28, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Regional

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

State

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins

Sports

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

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

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