Inside Nebraska’s budget: How policy proposals impacted state budget bills past and present

State officials, fiscal analysts hold varying views on implementing policy changes in Nebraska budget legislation

April 6, 2026Updated: April 6, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

Former Bellevue East music teacher appears in federal court on child pornography charges

OSHA reveals equipment lacked safety controls in deadly Fremont explosion

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

State

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation announces its 2026 induction class

Geneva councilperson apologizes, VFW to try proposal again

Valentine dance coach named Nebraska Coach of the Year

Inside Nebraska’s budget: How policy proposals impacted state budget bills past and present

From crashes to cattle rescues, Valentine firefighters train for it all

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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