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.

Get ready for the 2025 high school football postseason with a roundup of all 12 schools from Southeast Nebraska and Northern Kansas that qualified for the playoffs this season.

Matt Rhule has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Nebraska.

The Blackshirts know they’re in for a challenge.

A decade ago, Nebraska’s corrections department allowed hundreds of inmates to leave prison early through a program that few knew existed.

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

News Channel Nebraska is proud to announce the addition of two accomplished Nebraska broadcasting professionals to its leadership team.

Public grocery benefits will pause starting Wednesday for roughly 150,000 low-income recipients across Nebraska due to the federal government shutdown.

In any sport, the team goal is to be playing meaningful games at the end of the season - a situation Nebraska finds themselves in right now as Nebraska welcomes #23 USC to Memorial Stadium for Saturday’s long-awaited blackout game.

The proposed merger of two utility companies that serve the Midwest is now in state regulation.

A collection of counties in Southeast Nebraska are connected through an alert system that enables emergency personnel to warn people who might be in harm's way, even if they reside inside a different county.

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

It's been nine years since Nebraska won a game against a Top 25 opponent, but the Huskers have a chance to do that this weekend. 

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

Nebraska will head to a bowl game for the second year in a row, after a 28-21 win over Northwestern

Emmett Johnson scored the tie-breaking touchdown with just under three minutes left, leading Nebraska to a 28-21 victory over Northwestern.

Nebraska football fans pride themselves on the way they treat visiting teams and fans.

Gov. Jim Pillen announced that ICE inspectors have certified a Nebraska state prison to begin receiving federal detainees.

Nebraska's run defense and tackling faced more issues on Friday night, but they look to bounce back on Saturday against the Wildcats.

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown.

President Donald Trump ’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.

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

8-man football teams in Nebraska now know what the road to Lincoln looks like.

The Nebraska Department of Education recognized seven schools in Nebraska as Blue Ribbon Schools.

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

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

In a few months, Nebraskans could get an idea of what the future of school funding looks like. 

The Cardinals routed the Braves 49-21

Congressman Flood calls for national unity

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska (NCN) will be shining a spotlight on some of the toughest cowboys and cowgirls in Nebraska during a holiday that celebrates hard work.

It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday.

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is adding fall TV programming that Husker fans will enjoy.

The statewide TV network is continuing its partnership with the Husker Sports Network to be Nebraska's largest distributor of the Husker Football Show.

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

Once-Dominant program drops to 8-Man football amid declining numbers

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.

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.

LINCOLN, Neb — The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board has announced the coaching staff for the 68th Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl.

For 80 years Erwin Schopp's photograph has been on display in Plymouth, Neb., and many learned why with the return home of his remains

Saturday is an event filled day for the United States with protests, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

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.

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.

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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.

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