President Donald Trump's decision to freeze federal grants and loans starting Tuesday left Nebraska organizations reeling as they assessed the impact and worried about the future.

Months after voters repealed a program that appropriated $10 million per year for scholarships to private and faith-based schools, multiple Nebraska lawmakers introduced bills in hopes of reviving it.

Nebraska organizations are urging the Trump Administration to reconsider their plan to pause federal grants and loans starting Tuesday, as it could potentially negatively impact thousands of Nebraskans.

"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the NWS said.

Environmental conditions were ideal for rapid fire spread in parts of central and south-central Nebraska on Monday.

MADISON, Neb. (KTIV) - Authorities in Madison County, Nebraska are advising residents of copper thefts in the area. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is advising ag producers and landowners that they’ve gotten reports of copper wires being taken from center pivot irrigation systems.

Advocates and opponents of school choice in Nebraska are gearing up for a legislative session featuring efforts to revive the policies.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several senators are gathering Tuesday to announce new legislation over school choice in Nebraska. In the conference, State Sens. Rob Dover, Ben Hansen, Beau Ballard, Tony Sorrentino, and Bob Anderson will talk about the bills introduced this legislative session.

MINNEAPOLIS – A Nebraska man has pleaded guilty to two violent Minnesota carjackings last year. On June 16th, 31-year-old Nathan Sughroue approached his first victim with a knife, physically removing her from her vehicle.

John Tonje scored 27 points and No. 18 Wisconsin never trailed while trouncing Nebraska 83-55 on Sunday to hand the Cornhuskers their sixth consecutive loss.

On Monday, attorneys general from the states, including Nebraska's Mike Hilgers and Iowa's Brenna Bird, cited concerns about discrimination and legal risks.