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Vaccine clinic after confirmed cases of measles in Platte County
Vaccine clinic after confirmed cases of measles in Platte County

Platte County residents had the opportunity to receive vaccines after four confirmed cases of measles in the county.

After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project

After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project

President Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success.

NU Board of Regents to consider full takeover of Nebraska Medicine

NU Board of Regents to consider full takeover of Nebraska Medicine

A major change is likely coming for Nebraska Medicine that state leaders say will transform Nebraska’s health care.

News Channel Nebraska to televise 2026 Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase

News Channel Nebraska to televise 2026 Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase

KEARNEY, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will televise the 2026 Kearney Girls Basketball Showcase, providing statewide coverage of one of the region’s premier high school girls basketball events.

Second measles case confirmed in Platte County

Second measles case confirmed in Platte County

A second measles case has been confirmed in Platte County.

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Columbus

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Columbus

A southeast Nebraska man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Columbus.A southeast Nebraska man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Columbus.

Loup Power District President announces retirement

Loup Power District President announces retirement

A long time leader of a Nebraska utility is stepping down.

Hog barn destroyed after large fire near Humphrey

Hog barn destroyed after large fire near Humphrey

Several volunteer firefighters battled flames and freezing conditions for more than four hours early Monday morning, after a Pillen Family Farms hog barn burned near Humphrey.

Nebraska state agency awards millions to out-of-state nonprofit formerly run by agency’s director

Nebraska state agency awards millions to out-of-state nonprofit formerly run by agency’s director

When Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services announced its plan to divvy up millions in opioid settlement money, one recipient stood out: The Central Wyoming Counseling Center.

86-year-old man arrested after shooting man and barricading himself in a home, police say

86-year-old man arrested after shooting man and barricading himself in a home, police say

SAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect barricaded himself in a home south of Fremont after a 68-year-old man was shot there Wednesday afternoon. SCSO said in a Wednesday night release that the victim, who

The mysterious death of a teen at Pillen Family Farms

The mysterious death of a teen at Pillen Family Farms

A 17-year-old worker died at a Nebraska hog farm owned by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

Jackson, Reilly pick up AVCA positional awards

Jackson, Reilly pick up AVCA positional awards

Juniors Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson were named AVCA Setter of the Year and AVCA Middle Blocker of the year. 

American announces service to Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix from Lincoln

American announces service to Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix from Lincoln

Next holiday season, traveling to and from Nebraska could be much simpler.

Medicaid work requirement plans announced for Nebraska

Medicaid work requirement plans announced for Nebraska

Nebraska is officially the first state in America to sign on to the Trump Administration's Medicaid work requirement rules. 

Four Huskers named AVCA All-Americans

Four Huskers named AVCA All-Americans

Four Husker Volleyball players have been named American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans. 

Avera releases top baby names for 2025

Avera releases top baby names for 2025

The top baby names have been released from Avera for 2025.

Blocking Out Darkness: Huskers’ Allick thrives after growing up in ‘dysfunctional,’ competitive family

Blocking Out Darkness: Huskers’ Allick thrives after growing up in ‘dysfunctional,’ competitive family

A booming thud seemed to cement the redemption rout. Before a raucous crowd littered with red in Penn State’s Rec Hall, the No. 1 Husker volleyball team was on the verge of decisively taking the first set

Nebraska threw a ‘lifeline’ to rural hospitals on the brink. Even that’s fraying.

Nebraska threw a ‘lifeline’ to rural hospitals on the brink. Even that’s fraying.

Every day, Laura Gamble sees the importance of Pender Community Hospital in the lives of her neighbors. The woman who drove an hour to deliver her first baby. The man in a mental health crisis. 

Omaha Supernovas excited for season in new league, with new general manager

Omaha Supernovas excited for season in new league, with new general manager

Some significant changes to the franchise are at the forefront as the Omaha Supernovas prepare for their third season as an organization.

NCN to televise nearly 100 high school basketball games this winter

NCN to televise nearly 100 high school basketball games this winter

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is preparing to televise nearly 100 high school basketball games over the next three months.

World Boxing Council strips Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford of super middleweight title over alleged failed payments

World Boxing Council strips Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford of super middleweight title over alleged failed payments

The World Boxing Council released a report saying that boxer and Omaha native Terence “Bud” Crawford has been stripped of his super middleweight title.

FDA recalls over 1.5 million bags of cheese due to metal fragments

FDA recalls over 1.5 million bags of cheese due to metal fragments

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from major retailers are being recalled nationwide.

Sidney advances to first-ever title game in come-from-behind fashion

Sidney advances to first-ever title game in come-from-behind fashion

The Red Raiders beat Columbus Lakeview 28-24

NCN Volleyball Rankings: End of Season 2025 - Nov. 10

NCN Volleyball Rankings: End of Season 2025 - Nov. 10

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska has released its end of season Nebraska high school volleyball rankings for the 2025 season.