LINCOLN, Neb — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Jeffrey Gold, touches on his early priorities heading into the 2024 fall semester.

As the weather warms up across Nebraska as we get into the middle and later parts of the summer, it can lead to a bloom of blue green algae.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl football game, played Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska- Kearney will feature the following coaches:

Pettitti says he feels good about the league’s footprint. But what about the possibility to keep adding schools?

Lawmakers say they were not notified of the cuts last spring and still had not received details days before a planned special session on property tax relief.

Gov. Jim Pillen is continuing to push for his Nebraska Plan to reduce property taxes ahead of an expected special session of the Nebraska Legislature.

Nebraska's new law facilitates seamless communication between mental health and emergency providers, enhancing the integration of the 988 suicide prevention line with 911 services statewide.

Precious McKesson, executive director of Nebraska Democratic Party, says there's work ahead for Democrats

The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb issued a statement on President Biden stepping down as the Democratic Party presidential nominee on Sunday.

Legislators return to the State Capitol for a special session, July 27th

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss his thoughts on Nebraska potentially returning to the prestigious Association of American Universities. 

On Wednesday, the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office issued a statement in response to the published opinion of Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on LB20.

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss where Nebraska fits into the state of higher education in the 21st Century and who he'd like to see helping lead NU's campuses in the future. 

Nebraska Select 18G won the US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup on Tuesday, in Wichita, Kan.

The NDOT faces scrutiny after a state audit revealed misuse of funds, including over $6 million in annual overtime pay for most employees, and millions more in 'unexplained' expenses on fuel and fleet-related costs.

News Channel Nebraska's Eric McKay interviews NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

A late interception sealed the deal for the South team in a 17-10 win over the North in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl.

OMAHA, Neb. — The McCool Junction boys and Niobrara/Verdigre girls were crowned state track team champions for the first time in history on Saturday.

OMAHA, Neb. — Day one of the Class C and D Track and Field meet began on Friday morning.
Watch the video above to see the field results from the first day of competition!

OMAHA, Neb. — The Norris boys and Westside girls each won their respective state track team title for the first time in school history.

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

Storm season for the midwest has just begun. The state of Nebraska prepares for the upcoming 'tornado season'.

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Columbus snapped its three game losing streak with a quality win Thursday night.

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Two long-range goals gave the Columbus girls their third win of the season.

For the first time since 2014, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have made the NCAA Tournament.

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be televising a majority of the Omaha Supernovas' remaining home games to round out the Pro Volleyball Federation's inaugural season.

After years of repeated issues in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, a lawmaker said Thursday that structural change could improve the state agency.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Christian is on to the C1 semifinals. The Crusaders defeated North Bend Central 51-39 on Thursday morning.

The Warriors outlasted Clarkson/Leigh 38-32

The Cavaliers took down Cross County 61-40

LINCOLN, NEB. — A state congressman is touting Nebraska as the best place in the country for law enforcement officers to live, and he's putting together a recruitment plan in the hopes of filling the state's current shortage. 

Two years after being removed from the team, a former Husker women's basketball player has filed a lawsuit against the University of Nebraska. 

The Omaha Supernovas fall to 1-2 on the year after a five set loss to the Vegas Thrill.

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the Omaha Supernovas match against the Vegas Thrill starting at 7 p.m. CT. The match will also be streamed online.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Ninety Nebraska seniors will get to play one more high school football game this summer.

The Nebraska Shrine Bowl announced the North and South team rosters on Sunday. The 66th annual game will be played in Kearney on Saturday, June 1.

Down their top scorer, the Tigers erased a late seven-point lead to beat the Cadets 50-48

The Omaha Supernovas picked up their first win of the season on Saturday night. 

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the Omaha Supernovas match against the San Diego Mojo starting at 5:50 p.m. CT.

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be televising the next two Omaha Supernova home matches.

Republican candidate gives keynote address at housing summit

Shelton Collier - On Omaha Supernovas Debut

The Omaha Supernovas took on the Atlanta Vibe in a historic night in downtown Omaha. 

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the first ever Professional Volleyball Federation match which will feature the Omaha Supernovas taking on the Atlanta Vibe.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 350 weather-related incidents during this week’s winter storm.

The Eagles erased an 18-point deficit to shock the Cardinals 51-49

The Eagles held off Boone Central 58-51

Open Sky, a progressive think tank says, “Low-income families pay sales tax on nearly everything they buy, while high-income families spend less of their income on goods and services that are subject to sales tax.”

For the seventh time in eight seasons, the Scotus Shamrocks are again on top of the Columbus Holiday Tournament after defeating Lakeview 49-34.

COLUMBUS - The Shamrocks received a belated Christmas gift after taking down the Columbus Lakeview Vikings in the 42nd Annual Columbus Holiday Tournament.

COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Northeast girls were able to pull away from Columbus late to earn their fourth win of the season.
The Rockets took a one point lead into the final period and outscored the Dicoverers 11-4 to ultimately win 44-36.

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Lincoln Northeast's big first half led to a victory on Friday night.

The Rockets took an 18-point lead into halftime and withstood a late rally to down Columbus 57-44.

Facebook and Google have been buying up a whole lot of really expensive Nebraska farmland to build data centers. Why are the tech giants buying it here, and how is it changing the suburbs?

LINCOLN, Neb. — A local NIL initiative feels there's no better time than now to leverage the passion of Husker Nation to take the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's athletic programs to the next level.

The 1890 Initiative announces the commencement of "1890's Countdown to Signing Day," a weeklong contribution drive to support NIL in Nebraska.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Northeast won its first UNIFIED bowling title in program history on Monday.

The Rockets defeated defending champs Columbus 3-1.

Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died at a California hospital. He was 99.

An expert gives more details on what to know during the enrollment period for Medicare

Petitioners need 123,000 valid signatures by July 3rd in order to place the issue, an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution, on next November’s ballot.

Brainard 13-year-old gets a perfect score on the ACT.

Meyer takes over for former State Sen. Tom Briese, the new State Treasurer.

Nebraska’s 12-week abortion ban would be moved to roughly 24 weeks if one abortion rights group gets its way.

School and public libraries in Nebraska are seeing a flood of book challenges.