Anna LaBay

October 20, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — A beloved piece of McCook’s downtown history has officially come to a close. Embers Bakery & Café announced on Sunday night that Saturday was its final day of operation, marking the end of a 68-year tradition that began in 1957 as Sehnert’s Bakery. The announcement, shared in a Facebook post by owners Andrew and Alix Ambriz, was met with an outpouring of emotion from the community — from sadness and surprise to heartfelt gratitude. Many longtime customers...

Lincoln, Neb. — As a result of new federal requirements, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is rolling out several changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility requirements. The required changes listed below will go into effect on October 20, 2025, immediately for new applicants, and households with active benefits will be reviewed at their next recertification, when a household member is added, or when other updates are addressed. Due to...

October 17, 2025 OMAHA, Neb. — State Senator Megan Hunt today raised serious constitutional, fiscal, and transparency concerns regarding Governor Jim Pillen's agreement to convert Nebraska's Work Ethic Camp (WEC) in McCook into a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. "The Governor cannot unilaterally hand over a state prison to the federal government," said Hunt. "The Nebraska Constitution gives the Legislature, not the Governor, authority over the management...