The Emmett Johnson for Heisman campaign has taken center stage.

If there's any other Big Ten atmosphere to rival Memorial, it's probably a white out night game at Beaver Stadium - where the Huskers will head this weekend to take on Penn State. 

Thousands of kids came to Columbus this month to get hands on experience in S.T.E.M.

The Red Raiders beat Columbus Lakeview 28-24

Sidney is heading to Lincoln. The Red Raiders beat Lakeview 28-24 to reach the Class C1 state championship game for the first time in program history.

After more than five decades of coaching baseball in Nebraska, a Columbus man has been given one of the sport’s highest honors.

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.

A northeast Nebraska company is taking a big step into the future of finance.

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.

Bauer was honored for her leadership both inside and outside the courtroom, including her work to support families and children through community partnerships.

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.

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

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.”

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.

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