COLUMBUS, Neb. Columbus voters have approved an extension of the city's sales tax and authorized a portion of the revenue for economic development projects.

Hundreds of people are responding to an ICE raid in Omaha with a protest.

Officials from Region V Systems and APACE stopped in to Jefferson County to showcase how their regional orgs provide local services to people working through mental health concerns or developmental disabilities.

Many in Omaha are in shock on Tuesday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided multiple businesses.

Omaha Police have confirmed there are active ICE raids happening Tuesday.

VALENTINE, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will showcase the state's top cowboys and cowgirls on the biggest stage.

NCN is televising the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association (NeHSRA) state finals live from Valentine on Saturday, June 14.

The North team won the 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl thanks to tough defense and balanced offense.

In a wide-ranging review of this legislative session, State Senator Tom Brandt and NACO executive director Jon Cannon discussed property tax, inheritance tax, school consolidations, and many other topics: read our roundup for all the insight.

In this year's 67th Nebraska Shrine Bowl, there's more than just talent on the field. There's family.

Across Nebraska, students with individualized education programs made up 38% of the option enrollment rejections despite accounting for 17% of school kids.

Whether it's from the Panhandle, the Northwest, or the Plains, or even an 8-man program, the players on the North team are making the most of their chance to shine in one of the state's biggest football stages.

Nance County supervisor is being recognized for his support for the community.

A Nebraska high school basketball coach is being charged with 10 counts of possession of child porn. 

Five distinguished student-athletes make up the 2025 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law Wednesday a measure banning transgender students from girls' sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on women's and girls' teams.

The rosters for the 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic have been revealed. 

The Nebraska Antique Tractor Association is raising money for veterans this week during their annual Tracker Relay Across Nebraska.

Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the June 3, 1980 Grand Island tornadoes when seven twisters dropped from one of the largest supercell thunderstorms in our nation's history.

Keisei Tominaga's basketball career will continue in his home country. 

The best high school football players in the state are in Kearney this week, preparing for the 67th annual Shrine Bowl this Saturday.

Senator John Arch says uncertainty at the federal level could present further budget challenges

The Nebraska State Patrol officially has their nineteenth Superintendent.

The people waiting their turn to rappel down the 17-story Highline Apartments building had strict instructions: Don’t come up to the roof until we come get you.

On May 27, Nebraska confirmed its first measles case since 2017.

A man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and threw an incendiary device into a group that had assembled to raise attention for Israeli hostages in Gaza, law enforcement officials said Sunday.

Easton Carmichael homered twice and drove in four runs, Oklahoma matched its season high with 18 hits and Cade Crossland scattered five hits over seven innings as the Sooners advanced to the Chapel Hill Regional final with a 17-1 rout of Nebraska.

The Genoa Indian School Foundation offers a message of hope and awareness, preserving the school's history for future generations and encouraging healing through acknowledgment of the past.

Nebraska Game and Parks will take additional measures this summer to limit the number of alcohol related accidents within parks and Wildlife Management Areas. 

A man is staying on death row for the murder of a northeast Nebraska woman.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how the University of Nebraska trains and retains graduates to make the state's workforce stronger.

Some races came down to a fraction of a second and some familiar names turned in some dominant performances on the final day of the 2025 state track and field meet.

Athletes from Classes A and B thrilled thousands at Omaha Burke at the state track and field meet Wednesday and Thursday.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold discusses how the University of Nebraska is serving as a leader in digital and precision agriculture.

Watch more in the video above.

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the championship days of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) State Track Meet.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold explains why Dr. Neal Schnoor was selected as the priority candidate for chancellor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be showcasing the state's most talented up and coming track stars on live TV.

NCN is televising the Nebraska Championship Meet live from Gothenburg on Saturday, May 17.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU's nearly $700 million in annual research benefits Nebraskans.

A jury has found that the Nebraska Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates during an ugly legislative race five years ago and ordered it to pay her $500,000.

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising a Husker women’s soccer match this weekend as part of the Husker Games spring festivities.

Nebraska is hosting an exhibition match against Wyoming on Saturday, with NCN’s live coverage starting at

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses next steps for NU after the Appropriations Committee approved a one-time 1.25% budget increase for the next two years.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the benefits of earning a college degree. He also points out how NU is working make earning a degree affordable for all Nebraskans.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the goals of NU's strategic plan.

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Lakeview High School has a new boys basketball coach.

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Hundreds of aspiring volleyball stars learned from some of the best around on Sunday.

It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Cross County is heading to the state semifinals for the second year in a row.

The Cougars defeated Cedar Catholic 41-38 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Thursday afternoon.

LINCOLN, Neb. - Howells-Dodge is on to the Class D-1 semifinals.

The Jaguars defeated Dundy Country Stratton 54-40 on at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Wednesday evening.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU is proactively addressing the state's healthcare challenges.

The Defender beat the Cardinals 44-38

The Falcons routed Cross County 52-32

The Whippets took down the Shamrocks 42-37

Kent Boughton, a Hall of Fame broadcaster with 50+ years of experience, joins News Channel Nebraska as Chief Forecaster, delivering afternoon and evening weathercasts Monday-Thursday.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln Christian girls showed why they are the team to beat in Class C-1.

The Crusaders defeated defeated North Bend Central 60-45 on Wednesday morning to advance to the semifinals of the NSAA State Tournament.

Investigations started in 2022, and now all three women who were arrested on sex trafficking related charges received their sentences at the beginning of 2025. 

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses NU's upcoming legislative budget hearing.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses NU's economic impact on the state of Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The rosters have been announced for the 66th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl.

The criteria for being selected includes being a graduating senior that is not only an outstanding football player but a high-character individual.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold shares why NU is asking the Nebraska Legislature to approve a 3.5% budget increase.

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the girls/boys doubleheader between Valentine and Gothenburg with live coverage starting at 5:50 p.m. CT.

The game will also be streamed online via the NFHS Network.

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas will once again be televised statewide on News Channel Nebraska.

News Channel Nebraska will televise six Supernovas home matches as Omaha looks to defend its Pro Volleyball Federation title in 2025.

Athletes from Concordia, Doane and Midland appeared on the AFCA's 2024 NAIA All-America teams, unveiled this week

BEATRICE, Neb. —News Channel Nebraska is televising the MUDECAS Boys Championships with live coverage starting at 5:35 p.m. CT.

The games will also be streamed online via the NFHS Network.

LINCOLN, Neb. —News Channel Nebraska is televising the girls/boys doubleheader between Kearney and Lincoln Northeast with live coverage starting at 4:50 p.m. CT.