Columbus native and Michigan star announces retirement from football

Ernest Hausmann announced that he is medically retiring from football on Facebook Saturday.

January 6, 2026Updated: January 6, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

NSP investigates apparent murder-suicide attempt in Polk County

NSP investigates apparent murder-suicide attempt in Polk County

Joel Vonderohe honored as Norfolk Police Officer of the Year

Joel Vonderohe honored as Norfolk Police Officer of the Year

New leadership at Habitat for Humanity: Ken Daniel to lead Columbus efforts

New leadership at Habitat for Humanity: Ken Daniel to lead Columbus efforts

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

State

AARP Nebraska raises awareness as scam losses grow nationwide

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

Pillen announces departure of Nebraska broadband director

Falls City pursues power generation for industry

Returning to the field after catastrophe

Sports

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland