St. Isidore School in Columbus, Nebraska, has received the National Blue Ribbon Award for its academic excellence in the 2024-2025 school year

The City of Battle Creek is receiving a major funding boost for an infrastructure project.

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

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.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have apprehended a 17-year-old and recovered a stolen vehicle after a pursuit in Omaha on Wednesday.

A Lincoln man is in critical condition after being shot by law enforcement Wednesday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol says the man was armed and refused to comply with officers.

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

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

To attract candidates, the department is using innovative methods such as officers teaching at the local college, offering internships, and showcasing their advanced technology

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

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

An investigation into reports of shots fired near downtown Norfolk is leading authorities to press charges against a boy.

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

Senator Ricketts' annual steak fry discussed future goals, including agriculture, the big beautiful bill, and urging party unity while encouraging more Republicans to run for office

Cornerstone Bank, with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education has started a student-run bank at the school known as the Cardinal Branch.

As the Huskers kick off a new month of football, troopers will be working alongside partner agencies to keep fans safe on and off the road.

Columbus Community Hospital recognized several exceptional employees for their dedication, compassion and excellence in patient care.

Berkshire Hathaway is buying Occidental Petroleum's chemical division for $9.7 billion in what may be the last big acquisition involving the consummate dealmaker, Warren Buffett.

The Nebraska Secretary of State is mourning the loss of the Thurston County Clerk, who passed away late last week.

A Madison farmer died in a single-vehicle accident Saturday night, according to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office.

Law enforcement in northeast Nebraska are crediting modern technology with helping locate a missing man over the weekend.

Omaha police ordered champion champion boxer Terence Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving.

Most people who buy a security camera are hoping to make their home safer. The Nebraska Attorney General says cameras created by one brand are actually doing the opposite.

The fire was reported around 3:45 Monday morning

A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting Tuesday night in Columbus.

Take a closer look at pivots and irrigation pipe the next time driving through farmland. The difference in colors of the equipment within a few miles of one another may be surprising.

Discolored water can be a sign of contaminants, and until it's tested, there's no way of knowing for sure how it may affect the health of you, your family, pets, or livestock.

Water concerns in central Nebraska were brought to the attention of NCN, and we started exploring the quality across the state.

Faced with a housing shortage, Columbus is taking action. A new $2 million investment will fuel the construction of a 238-unit apartment complex, a collaborative effort aimed at providing affordable housing options

Columbus is teaming up with the National Guard to boost support for service members and veterans, enhance emergency response, and ensure community safety. This partnership aims to strengthen ties between the military and the community

Higgins, a hometown hero from Columbus, engineered the LCVP, better known as the Higgins boat, a game changer in the Allied forces' Normandy Beach invasion on D-Day

children's, healthcare, Columbus Community Hospital, patients, Dr. Kaitlynn Harvey, Dental Surgery, seizure disorders, autism, Down syndrome

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.

The Omaha supernovas are announcing their inclusion in the unification of pro volleyball federation and major league volleyball.

The Nebraska state legislature deficit is on the minds of voters. While meeting at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Senator Mike Moser talked with locals about concerns over the state budget and related cuts. The Unicameral entered the previous session w

The 2025 Nebraska football team will make its public debut on Saturday, Aug. 2 with two events at Memorial Stadium. 

LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now.

A small town with a population of around 14, has surprisingly chosen Liquid Death as its official iced tea.

Surrounded by loved ones, Kathryn Brooks is marking a milestone: her 103rd birthday.

K.C. Belitz, Nebraska's Economic Development Director, resigned after a year in the role, right after starting a workforce development tour.

In northeast Nebraska, the lack of affordable, accessible child care is keeping parents out of the workforce. A new initiative in Norfolk aims to change that.

Norfolks Midwest Music Center is bringing together young musicians from across Northeast Nebraska for a week of musical mayhem.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across Nebraska this evening and continue into the overnight hours.

In Norfolk, Nebraska, a "No Kings Day" protest drew participants from across the state, advocating for equality, justice, and community empowerment.

Cameron Logsdon is among the comics coming to Norfolk for the Great American Comedy Festival

Nebraska’s Auditor says he’s seeing a rise in improper spending in local governments all over the state.

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.

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.

On Memorial Day, LifeNet marked a quarter-century of operating in northeast Nebraska.

A Nebraska audit finds excessive spending, unaudited credit card use for personal stuff like travel and golf, undocumented perks for officials, and questionable student incentives.

A Columbus man was shot dead after a shooting in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday 

Columbus Welcomes New Police Chief Fear and Officer Velazquez to their department

People in northeast Nebraska will soon have another fast food option for burgers, fries and frozen custard.

A Nebraska art center is responding after being accused of censorship and exclusion for removing a work from an exhibition.

The festival will be June 12-14 in Norfolk

The City of Norfolk is turning to a man with more than three decades of law enforcement experience in the city to lead the Norfolk Police Division.

The Great American Comedy Festival runs June 12-14th in Norfolk

Local tourism officials are bringing four Friday nights of free outdoor concerts to downtown Norfolk.

Authorities are searching for a 35-year-old Norfolk man with a long criminal history after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase late last week.

Over 400 kids signed up for the youth track meet this year

NORFOLK - The 2025 Great American Comedy Festival will once again feature a diverse lineup of up-and-coming, national comedians that would make man the festival honors proud. Five fantastic comedians will grace the Johnny Carson Theatre stage on Friday, J

The week-long event is geared toward younger readers

An 18-year-old from Gordon has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her newborn son.

Brent Pollari was announced as head girls basketball coach for Norfolk