Luke Stara

Reporter/Anchor

July 19, 2023Updated: November 21, 2024
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Born in raised in Nebraska, I grew up in Ulysses, a town of fewer than 100 people, and graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School in David City, NE in 2019.  

Having three siblings being teachers, I believed that was my calling when I chose to attend Wayne State College.  After realizing my siblings have way more patience than I do, I decided to switch majors after taking a communication course and giving a presentation on Nebraska football.  After being told by my professor to turn that passion into a career, the rest was history.
 
I joined the college radio station in Fall of 2021 and began my broadcasting career, calling football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and even track and field for KWSC-FM.  After spending 2 years broadcasting games, I graduated in December of 2022.  Living in Nebraska for 22 years has made me fall in love with the state and I had little interest in leaving.
 
After taking a chance and applying for a reporting position at NCN, I look forward to the opportunities presented to me here in Norfolk.

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

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DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

Former director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal

February 4th 2026, 5:57 PM UTC

Former director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

February 3rd 2026, 10:29 PM UTC

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

February 3rd 2026, 8:36 PM UTC

Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting

Huskers fall in Top 10 tilt with Illinois, drop to 20-2 on the season

February 1st 2026, 8:30 PM UTC

One of the toughest stretches of Nebraska’s schedule led to a second straight loss for the fifth-ranked Big Red 78-69 to #9 Illinois.

Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates

January 30th 2026, 6:26 PM UTC

As No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager