Emerson Elementary in Columbus named Small Towns Matter winner, to receive bike helmets for every student

News Channel Nebraska is excited to announce Emerson Elementary in Columbus as the next winner of our Small Towns Matter promotion.

October 30, 2025Updated: October 31, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

Iowa hospital accused of harvesting patient’s organs without authorization

Iowa hospital accused of harvesting patient’s organs without authorization

State

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Braving severe storm, variety of vet med orgs join forces to combat cat overpopulation crisis

Bayard man sentenced to more than 22 years for child pornography charges

Nebraska Extension hosts drought management webinar for beef producers

California man faces felony drug charges in Cherry County

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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