NCN Boys Basketball Rankings - Feb. 16

NORFOLK, Neb. - News Channel Nebraska has released its latest boys basketball rankings of the 2025-26 season. NCN ranking are compiled following votes by News Channel Nebraska's sports reporters.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 22, 2026

By Brandon Aksamit

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

NCN Boys Basketball Rankings - Feb. 16

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

Man charged in fatal Douglas County crash scheduled for court

Kimball Police Department moves forward on dissolving K-9 program

Sidney Fire Department purchases new gear with 50K grant

Should commercial solar and wind developments be allowed in Cherry County? Planning Commission weighs the question

Portion of Omaha Avenue closed due to road stability issue

Infant expected to survive after suffering brain bleed, broken ribs in Lincoln

Sports

Turnovers could be crucial in Huskers tilt with Hoosiers

Scottsbluff sweeps Bridgeport in inter-class showdown

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

Doane rues frustrating missed chances in Homecoming defeat to Mount Marty

Diller-Odell shuts down Meridian in Homecoming blanking

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer