More Stories on Nebraska Public Media’s History Podcast Connect Past to Present

LINCOLN — The past meets the present in six stories from Nebraska and the Great Plains that began decades ago but still shape conversations. The second season of Nebraska Public Media’s “Once Again” history podcast premieres today, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Fourth anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

LINCOLN — July 16, 2026 marked the fourth anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline.988 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis.

Columbus Community Hospital Foundation releases 2025-26 annual report

COLUMBUS — The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has released its 2025-26 annual report, which highlights how it supports the hospital.Each year, the foundation raises money to fund important projects, purchase medical equipment and create programs that benefit area patients.

Columbus Community Hospital recognized for advancing rural stroke care

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award for its efforts to improve stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes.Hospitals receive this recognition for their continued success...

Boone County Health Center recognized among Nebraska's best for physician communication

ALBION —Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again earned national recognition for the exceptional care its physicians provide, being named one of Nebraska's top hospitals for physician communication by Becker's Hospital Review.The recognition is based on Hospital Consumer Assessment of...

Troopers arrest 5 impaired drivers during Oregon Trail Days

GERING — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol found several alcohol-related violations during a special enforcement effort around Oregon Trail Days in Scotts Bluff County.

Dawson County approved for temporary exemption from Medicaid work requirements

LINCOLN — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a request from Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a temporary hardship exemption from Medicaid work requirements for expansion beneficiaries related to high unemployment in...

Health alert issued for Maple Creek Recreation Area, Maskenthine, and Rockford Lakes

LINCOLN — Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County.Health alerts have been extended for Maskenthine Reservoir in Stanton County and Rockford Lake in Gage County.Samples taken...

Lincoln County pursuit ends with arrest

North Platte — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the North Platte Police Department and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, have arrested one person after a pursuit in Lincoln County on Thursday.At approximately 12:35 p.m., a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Focus...

DHHS continues summer EBT issuances to eligible families

LINCOLN — The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is continuing to send out Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits throughout the summer season until Sept. 10.Summer EBT is available to eligible families with school-age children to buy food during the summer months while...