NCN EXCLUSIVE: 1-on-1 with Connor Essegian

NCN's Jake Bartecki sits down with Husker Connor Essegian

October 12, 2026Updated: October 12, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

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Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

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

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

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

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

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

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

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

Northeast Lincoln fire causes $161K in damage, displaces six people

Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80

17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Alliance

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Pillen signs executive order seeking new restrictions on Nebraska cash assistance benefits

Sports

NCN EXCLUSIVE: 1-on-1 with Connor Essegian

Despite solid second half, Doane can’t do enough damage against Dordt

Third quarter surge lifts Fillmore Central past Wilber-Clatonia in latest rivalry battle

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset bid

Bears Maul Knights Behind Thompson's 6 TDs

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