Matt Rhule confirmed that running backs Gabe Ervin Jr and Rahmir Johnson and defensive back Dwight Bootle are out for the year.

Nebraska picked up their first win of the year on Saturday night, topping Northern Illinois 35-11. 

Aquinas Catholic head coach Ron Mimick will be honored at Saturday's game for his induction into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.

A 24-year-old Schuyler man has been sentenced to prison for sexual assault and other charges. 

If you're interested in making Stan a part of your family, you can contact the Paws & Claws Adoption Center at 402-562-5683.

Northern Illinois has a history of beating power five opponents, such as the Huskers in 2017 and Boston College just two weeks ago. 

One store in northeast Nebraska is helping customers find their perfect style season based in the perfect colors.

As Nebraska heads into their home opener this weekend with Northern Illinois, the offense and defense continue to trend in different directions. 

The “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition announced their final four contestants.

Nebraska is turning the page on the 36-14 loss to Colorado and beginning to look ahead to this weekend's home opener with Northern Illinois at Memorial Stadium.

Monitoring wells at 16 Pillen family-tied operations have tested for nitrate levels far above legal drinking water limit. One was so high, an expert said, 'it should be a 911.'

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to affect much of eastern Nebraska.

After being recognized as a creative arts district, Columbus received a $250,000 grant to promote arts in the city.

A Nebraska school district has suspended a teacher over a post that's been circulating social media. 

One of they keys for Matt Rhule and the Huskers this week: focusing on playing football, not the hype. 

The “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” contest has moved to the final eight competitors.

Nebraska is preparing for what's become a much more intriguing game with Deion Sanders and Colorado. 

Ask any Nebraskan to describe Husker sports in one word and you could get any number of adjectives in return. Volleyball Day In Nebraska was no different.

The Platte County Sheriff's Office said along with being dispatched for a structure fire, they were also called for physical violence threats made at Ag Park employees.

Jake Bartecki and Michael Shively break down Volleyball Day in Nebraska. 

It was a spectacle unlike any other and a record breaking night.

The Columbus Fire Department said there was a barn fire at Ag Park on Wednesday morning. 

An air quality alert was issued for eastern and central Nebraska by the Department of Health and Human Services.

On Tuesday evening, the city of Columbus held a meeting in the council chamber to discuss the location of a potential new viaduct in the community.

As the seasons shift into the late summer and early fall, one of Nebraska’s most unique outdoor activities is upon us - it’s the pursuit of bullfrogs.

The second annual "Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition announced the 16 contestants from across the state.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Community leaders across Nebraska's 1st Congressional District are calling for more quality housing options, according to their Congressman.

A mountain lion was reportedly seen near Fullerton.

From Scottsbluff to Omaha, dozens of Nebraskans gathered for the State Horseshoe Tournament in Columbus over the weekend.

After moving into the building in July, officials with the Columbus Public Library have seen an uptick in traffic through the building.

Authorities in Platte County were called Friday morning in response to a rural fire.

Nebraska kicks off the Rhule era next Thursday against Minnesota on August 31 and Matt Rhule believes his team is ready for the challenge. 

A community in Platte County welcomed their first congressional district representative to celebrate their sales pavilion, as well as show him their new community facility. 

The battle for the Maroon Cup always has the cities of Norfolk and Columbus on edge and for the second straight season, the Panthers reclaim the bragging rights after a 28-14 victory over the Discoverers.

Columbus Police arrested a man after he reportedly made threats with firearms.

A Fullerton man is facing child porn charges after Google flagged a user to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

A couple of themes at Tuesday's Husker media session were the team getting their first look at their new locker room and facilities, as well as battling the heat just nine days from their season opener in Minnesota. 

Scooter's Coffee was started in 1998 in Bellevue and has expanded across Nebraska as well as other states. Just last weekend a new location opened in Columbus. 

Boutiques; a specialized type of retail for a niche market with specialized products and more personal customer service. But who would have thought you would find one at a hospital? 

Columbus Fire reached a milestone over the weekend and invited the community out to see the fire house and the history within the building.

A smoke advisory has been issued for various areas in eastern Nebraska.

An effort to fund the construction of a new school in northeast Nebraska has failed.

Columbus city officials said that the men's restroom at Glur Park was found vandalized mid-morning on Wednesday morning. 

Authorities said they found an 81-year-old man dead in a grain bin near Lindsay on Tuesday. 

Authorities in  Platte County said they are investigating a possible drowning where a person's body was found in the Platte River. 

Ashley Pedro, a woman from Albion, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a young age. Pedro decided to use rubber ducks for advocacy.

The Village of Tarnov held their Fall Festival on Sunday, as well as the 80th Anniversary of the Tarnov bombing.

In preparation for a pond rehabilitation project, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has authorized a fish salvage for the Village of Lindsay Pond from Aug. 10 to Oct. 31.

An employee at the Columbus Community Hospital received an award on Wednesday.

The Platte County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday they will have more deputies patrolling in the coming weeks. 

The Sidney City Council meeting August 8 will be held at the Sidney High School auditorium. The agenda has two primary issues: a presentation by Sidney E3, and a public hearing regarding the proposed sale of 812 Illinois St.

Another round of severe weather could hit the northeast part of Nebraska as many counties are in a tornado watch.

A business in Lindsay recently acquired FieldWise, an agricultural technology business.

Five months in prison was given to a Columbus man following his mail fraud conviction.

Fischer stopped by the Beatrice office of News Channel Nebraska to discuss broadband, several projects in the works around the state, and the state of the republican party heading into another presidential primary.

Fifteen baby turkeys were saved from a fire in Columbus on Wednesday.

An eastern Nebraska pedestrian is expected to live after colliding with a semi trailer Wednesday afternoon.

A crash involving a state trooper near Fremont resulted in two people going to the hospital.

Columbus' Cade Nichols never knew where the smallest of actions could take him. Sometimes all it takes is the smallest interaction. 

Multiple species of fish have died-off in rivers near Columbus. 

Authorities said they arrested two people in Polk County for drug related charges on Thursday. 

A 57-year-old Butler County man was sentenced to prison on a child pornography charge on Thursday.

A Schuyler man will have a court hearing in August for three felony charges. 

An archeological dig for a lost children’s cemetery near the Nebraska site of a former Native American boarding school has ended after two weeks — and no remains were found.