LINCOLN, Neb. — State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst has issued a public apology after being charged with public indecency and facing calls from Gov. Jim Pillen to resign over an alleged inappropriate remark and gesture made towards a staffer during

Bret Strecker, a 30-year veteran of the Columbus police force, has been named the new Police Chief. After serving as interim chief twice

To attract candidates, the department is using innovative methods such as officers teaching at the local college, offering internships, and showcasing their advanced technology

Two Northeast Nebraska schools that have joined together for activities for years are now headed in separate directions.

The City of Columbus appears poised to promote from within for its next police chief.

News Channel Nebraska is excited to announce Emerson Elementary in Columbus as the next winner of our Small Towns Matter promotion.

Twin River School students in Genoa are using freerice.com to combat world hunger by answering questions on various subjects, with each correct answer donating 10 grains of rice

The quiet zone is designed so cars can't turn around," explained Columbus Mayor Jim Bulkley. "They can't get under the crossing arms, and it becomes a barrier between two lanes

A judge announcing the plan to turn McCook’s Work Ethic Camp into an ICE detention center can move forward, at least for now.

Governor Pillen announced the upcoming opening of the McCook ICE facility, repurposed from a former minimum-security prison

Senator Ricketts' annual steak fry discussed future goals, including agriculture, the big beautiful bill, and urging party unity while encouraging more Republicans to run for office

The City of Columbus is experiencing a population increase, five new developments like this one are popping up to house new residents and the schools are expecting an increase as well.

Activists and city officials are speaking out after hate-filled signs linked to a white nationalist group were found hanging from a Grand Island bridge near the heart of the Hispanic business district.

Columbus schools went into lockdown after man with a knife took off Wednesday morning, authorities say. 

Cornerstone Bank, with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education has started a student-run bank at the school known as the Cardinal Branch.

A small start-up in the 1950's from Lindsay is now a force across the globe.

The coolest thing made in Nebraska this year has a lot to do with agriculture.

Columbus Community Hospital recognized several exceptional employees for their dedication, compassion and excellence in patient care.

An Albion woman is being awarded $5,000 to donate to charity after winning a photo submission contest.

Former Nebraska State Sen. Lee Rupp wore many hats during his lifetime — Marine, lawmaker, conservationist, lobbyist, volunteer firefighter and faithful member of a Columbus coffee club.

Heartland United is giving out $50,000 in donations during the holiday season.

A Fullerton woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Columbus this week.

A federal agency investigating the fatal explosion at a Fremont biofuels plant is labeling the incident as a “completely avoidable” tragedy.

A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting Tuesday night in Columbus.

Take a closer look at pivots and irrigation pipe the next time driving through farmland. The difference in colors of the equipment within a few miles of one another may be surprising.

Most 12 year olds are thinking about doing their math homework, this determined Nebraska kid is thinking ahead, about 6 years ahead.

Discolored water can be a sign of contaminants, and until it's tested, there's no way of knowing for sure how it may affect the health of you, your family, pets, or livestock.

Water concerns in central Nebraska were brought to the attention of NCN, and we started exploring the quality across the state.

The Columbus Public Library is looking for artists for artwork to remember one of their own. 

When the curtains are pulled back and the lights come on the downtown theater in Columbus is in serious need of a renovation.

New roofs can be expensive, time-consuming, and over whelming, especially for those already struggling. But one U.S navy veteran in Columbus no longer has to worry, thanks to a national project and some local support.

Faced with a housing shortage, Columbus is taking action. A new $2 million investment will fuel the construction of a 238-unit apartment complex, a collaborative effort aimed at providing affordable housing options

Columbus is teaming up with the National Guard to boost support for service members and veterans, enhance emergency response, and ensure community safety. This partnership aims to strengthen ties between the military and the community

Higgins, a hometown hero from Columbus, engineered the LCVP, better known as the Higgins boat, a game changer in the Allied forces' Normandy Beach invasion on D-Day

The Nebraska man facing charges of murder and attempted murder in two central Nebraska counties is taking a plea deal in both cases. 

A multi-billion dollar merger is happening between two utility companies who serve Nebraska.

Deaths stemming from domestic abuse are already above last year, only halfway through the year.

Triple digit heat indexes are in store for most of Nebraska this weekend.

It's not a marathon...or a sprint. It is simply a walk to raise awareness about a disease that affects many.

A group of furry criminals got caught causing issues early Wednesday morning.

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

Beginning in 2026, Nebraskans younger than 46 will be eligible for the savings plan

It may look like just another small town Saturday. But here in Albion the vision of a girl barely old enough to drive is coming to life.

Jon Thomsen stood in the doorway of a Fremont home, offering calming words and open ears. Moments earlier, the man inside the home had threatened to kill his family and himself. 

If you've been to a Nebraska high school state sporting event at any point over the last 30 years, or a UNK volleyball match over the last three plus decades, you may have heard his voice.

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has opened a formal investigation into the July 29 explosion and fire at the Horizon Biofuels facility in Fremont that killed three people, officials announced Thursday.

Jeremy Jensen, the former mayor of Grand Island and a former board member of the Nebraska State fair, feels uniquely qualified to publicly share his thoughts on several financial decisions made by the Nebraska State Fair.

Rep. Mike Flood has gotten an earful during a public meeting in Lincoln.

A Nebraska congressman who has hosted a pair of spirited town hall meetings is set to host another on Monday.

16 Nebraska youth mentoring organizations are receiving funding as part of the Department of Economic Development's 2025-2026 READ Nebraska Program.

Authorities are releasing more details on the woman killed by a police officer during a weekend incident.

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating after a Columbus police officer shot and killed a woman while conducting an investigation.

Emergency crews at the site of the Horizon BioFuels explosion in Fremont are reducing their presence as the area is stabilized.

Emergency crews have now recovered the bodies of all three people killed in a massive explosion in south Fremont.

Less than two months after starting as the Chief of Police in Columbus, the city announcing the immediate resignation of Al Fear.

Three people are missing and a fire continues to burn after a massive explosion Tuesday at Horizon BioFuels in Fremont.

Doctors at Columbus Community Hospital now have a high-tech new tool that can help them diagnose irregular heart rhythms that may not show up during standard testing.

Emergency crews are on the scene of an enormous explosion in south Fremont.

The federal raid at a Nebraska meatpacking plant highlighted the flaws in the national worker verification system — and the long-simmering disagreement over how to fix it.

Nebraska’s governor is celebrating the ceremonial signing of two bills he supported during the recent legislative session.

The Nebraska state legislature deficit is on the minds of voters. While meeting at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Senator Mike Moser talked with locals about concerns over the state budget and related cuts. The Unicameral entered the previous session w

Severe Weather likely to hit communities across Nebraska on Tuesday evening.

A new chapter is being written for Nebraska's veterans following this weekend's unveiling and dedication of the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island.

A turbulent week of weather continued Thursday night as powerful storms swept across northeast Nebraska.