A small Northeast Nebraska town has defied expectations to help their community, turning a $50,000 challenge grant into a million-dollar endowment in just ten months

The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown.

The U.S. has ended production of the penny. The last 1-cent coins were made Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia.

Geoff Fox, who served as News Channel Nebraska chief meteorologist for nearly 10 years, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 75.

News Channel Nebraska is putting one of the state’s premier holiday celebrations in the spotlight.

University of Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was named as one of 13 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award on Tuesday afternoon. The Maxwell Award is presented by the Maxwell Football Club to Collegiate Player of the Year.

ADM in Columbus has launched the world's largest bioethanol carbon capture facility in partnership with Tallgrass pipelines. They're capturing CO2 from the ethanol production process to transport

Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday appointed the Honorable Derek Vaughn as the new associate justice representing District 2.

The biggest high school football game of the season is coming to News Channel Nebraska.

In another Husker win, running back Emmett Johnson shined. 

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

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

The Senate has taken the first step to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.

Joe Biden slowly but steadily walked onto the stage in Omaha on Friday. As he did, 800 people in the downtown Hilton ballroom rose to their feet cheering.

Highs will likely stay in the 30s in parts of Nebraska, Iowa and northern Missouri by Sunday.

One person has died after authorities an ATV hit her while she was walking on the side of the road.

“Giving back to the game of volleyball is something that brings me great joy and fulfillment,” said Kim Kwapnioski, Emma’s mother, who is officiating at the state tournament that started Wednesday.

Top-ranked Husker Volleyball remained perfect Thursday night, recording another sweep, knocking off Illinois. 

Democrats have another candidate in eastern Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District primary. Former U.S. State Department diplomat Chris Backemeyer. Both are vying to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A minimum-security state prison in the remote southwest corner of Nebraska reconfigured to serve as a federal immigration detention center began accepting detainees earlier this week, Gov. Jim Pillen said Thursday. The Republican

Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to remove Planned Parenthood from receiving funds through Nebraska’s Medicaid system.

District 32 Senator Tom Brandt previewed the 2026 state legislative session, which will be his last, with the Jefferson County Commissioners this week.
Read and hear some of his insight here.

Former state senator references expensive and bitter primary races in Republican Party's past

The State of Nebraska is alleging a Swiss billionaire has been funneling money to support many ballot measures approved by voters in recent years.

News Channel Nebraska is celebrating 10 years on air and thanking viewers with Our Gift to Nebraska, a special contest featuring 10 prizes for 10 years of local coverage.

Columbus Public Schools to construct a new intermediate building has been rejected by Platte County voters

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

Priority number one for the Husker offense this week is getting freshman Quarterback TJ Lateef comfortable and establishing a fluidity between Lateef and the Husker offense.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said Monday that he has requested Amherst State Sen. Dan McKeon’s resignation after news broke that the lawmaker had been cited for public indecency.

The 54th Nebraska School Activities Association state volleyball championships will begin their four day run in Lincoln on Wednesday.

Nebraska Men's Basketball was able to shake off a slow start to knock off West Georgia 86-53 on Monday night. 

Nebraska will soon have a new state treasurer.

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

A former state senator threw her name into the ring Monday for the Republican-occupied seat of state treasurer, promising she would be a leader who works “tirelessly to deliver conservative wins.”

A multi-state carbon capture pipeline began operating in September, reducing emissions from Midwest ethanol plants.

1-on-1 with Nebraska Men's Basketball Head Coach Fred Hoiberg

According to reports, Nebraska sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with a broken fibula. 

Nebraska suffered another one-score loss and it came to another AP Top 25 opponent. 

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading volleyball franchise, have officially announced their 28-match schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.

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.

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.

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.