After refugee aid cuts, faith groups help Afghan women connect through sewing

With the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to refugee agency services, religious congregations have been filling the gap

May 28, 2026Updated: May 28, 2026

By YONAT SHIMRON

Regional

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Nebraska AG joins lawsuit against marijuana reclassification

The Blue Bucket Project fights for a cleaner environment

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

Horizon Biofuels denies allegations in second lawsuit tied to deadly Fremont explosion

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

State

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Ainsworth gets creative to tackle child care shortage

Kimball Public Schools Annual Red and White Classic coming up next week

City moving forward with economic development proposal

Auburn downtown revitalization grant in jeopardy

Sports

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Avalanche search for offseason answers after Vegas ends Presidents' Trophy-winning season with sweep

State golf roundup: Sidney sits 11th after first round of Class B state golf

Players and coaches announced for Northeast Nebraska All Star basketball games

Ag & Outdoor

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot