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Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp
Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

LINCOLN, Neb. — Hundreds of aspiring volleyball stars learned from some of the best around on Sunday.

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0.

Garfield site chosen for Lincoln's new Downtown Convention Center

Garfield site chosen for Lincoln's new Downtown Convention Center

Assemble Lincoln, has announced that the Garfield Public/Private site as the convention center's location.

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the U.S. Parts of the Midwest and Great Plains faced blizzard conditions Wednesday and a broad swath of neighboring states are at risk of high winds and wildfires.

Lincoln Declares Snow Emergency

Lincoln Declares Snow Emergency

LINCOLN, Neb.— The capital city has declared a snow emergency.

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor-Baird held a press conference with city officials Wednesday afternoon to make the announcement...

Two adults dead, one teen critically injured in domestic violence incident

Two adults dead, one teen critically injured in domestic violence incident

Two adults dead and one teen injured following a domestic violence incident in Lincoln.

Lincoln teacher arrested for alleged child abuse on three elementary school children

Lincoln teacher arrested for alleged child abuse on three elementary school children

A teacher in Nebraska's metro area has been arrested for child abuse. 

Troopers Arrest One After Assist from OPD Aviation Unit

Troopers Arrest One After Assist from OPD Aviation Unit

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from several partner agencies, have made an arrest following an aerial pursuit of a motorcycle in and around the Omaha area Sunday evening.

Skutt rolls past Scottsbluff, completes first ever Class B three-peat

Skutt rolls past Scottsbluff, completes first ever Class B three-peat

With the win, the Skyhawks become the first team in Class B to win three straight state titles since 1989, finishing the year at 23-5.

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan bests Cross County, captures C2 state title as an #8-seed

Archbishop Bergan completed a perfect run through the bracket by beating Cross County in the title game to become the first #8-seed to win a boys basketball state title since 2009.

Papillion-La Vista South survives second half sprint to win first state title in school history

Papillion-La Vista South survives second half sprint to win first state title in school history

The Papillion-La Vista South Titans staved off a furious Omaha Westside comeback attempt in the second half to claim their first ever state basketball championship by a score of 61-58.

Defense lifts Ashland-Greenwood to third boys basketball state title in four years

Defense lifts Ashland-Greenwood to third boys basketball state title in four years

Ashland-Greenwood had to get through some growing pains in January to be able to get better in March - and here in March, the Bluejays stand on top as C1 boys basketball champions once again.

Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

LINCOLN - Bryson Bahl's 33 points helps Papillion-La Vista South power past Millard North for a chance at a State Title

Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

LINCOLN - Concordia's Drew Kulus hit a late three pointer with 40 seconds left to help lift the Mustangs over the Sidney Red Raiders

Omaha’s Everingham selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in United States this year

Omaha’s Everingham selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in United States this year

Nicole Everingham Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and

Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families

Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest

Police investigate claims of sexual misconduct as Diocese of Lincoln suspends Pius X priest

The Diocese of Lincoln has suspended a priest and teacher with Pius X amid self-reported allegations of sexual misconduct.

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students

Local leaders discuss Fairbury’s strengths and weaknesses in dialog with UNL students

In a conversation with economics students from UNL, leaders in Fairbury politics and business highlighted the community's values as a strength and identified affordable housing and retaining population as needed areas of growth.

Body found in southwest Lincoln confirmed as missing man Tyler Goodrich

Body found in southwest Lincoln confirmed as missing man Tyler Goodrich

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the body discovered in southwest Lincoln Saturday morning are the remains of 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich — the man who went missing from his home in November 2023.

Human remains found near home of missing Lincoln man

Human remains found near home of missing Lincoln man

Authorities are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered in a wooded area near Highway 77 and W. Pioneers on Saturday morning.

Skutt goes wire to wire, top Griffins for first ever state title

Skutt goes wire to wire, top Griffins for first ever state title

It's been a long time coming, and a long four years for Omaha Skutt Catholic, but the Skyhawks can finally call themselves state champions. 

Oakland-Craig rallies from double-digit halftime deficit to earn first C2 girls basketball championship

Oakland-Craig rallies from double-digit halftime deficit to earn first C2 girls basketball championship

Trailing by as many as 15 points in the first half and by 12 at the halftime break, Oakland-Craig rallied to upend Elkhorn Valley 51-46 in the 2025 C2 Girls Basketball championship game.

Millard West cruises to second straight Class A Title over Omaha Westside

Millard West cruises to second straight Class A Title over Omaha Westside

For the second straight year, the Millard West Wildcats are the queens of Girls Class A Basketball. 

Lincoln Christian caps undefeated season with second straight C1 championship

Lincoln Christian caps undefeated season with second straight C1 championship

Lincoln Christian capped off an undefeated season by defeating Milford for the second time this season to clinch their second straight C1 girls basketball championship.

Fremont man sentenced to 280 months for child porn crimes

Fremont man sentenced to 280 months for child porn crimes

A 41-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to more than 23 years in prison for child pornography charges. 

Nebraska state troopers respond to over 300 weather-related incidents Wednesday

Nebraska state troopers respond to over 300 weather-related incidents Wednesday

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 300 weather-related traffic incidents during Nebraska’s latest winter storm. Tragically, one crash near Grand Island involved multiple fatalities.

Blizzard conditions shut down I-80 from Grand Island to Lincoln

Blizzard conditions shut down I-80 from Grand Island to Lincoln

Interstate 80 was closed in both directions between Grand Island and Lincoln as blizzard conditions created treacherous travel across central Nebraska.

Tangled power lines cause major power outage in Lincoln

Tangled power lines cause major power outage in Lincoln

Power is out for thousands in Lincoln after extreme wind caused power lines to become tangled.

DOGE website lists office closures in Valentine, Scottsbluff, Lincoln

DOGE website lists office closures in Valentine, Scottsbluff, Lincoln

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified three Nebraska offices set to close, according to its “Wall of Receipts” website.

Two teen boys have been arrested in death of Omaha man

Two teen boys have been arrested in death of Omaha man

Law enforcement in the metro area have arrested two teen boys in connection to the death of a 60-year-old Omaha man. 

Offender and victim named in LPD domestic violence case

Offender and victim named in LPD domestic violence case

Friday morning the Lincoln Police Department released the names of both the victim and offender in Wednesday's fatal domestic disturbance. 

Two dead following domestic disturbance in Lincoln

Two dead following domestic disturbance in Lincoln

The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a domestic disturbance that left two people dead in southeast Lincoln.

Three women sentenced in connection to sex trafficking investigation

Three women sentenced in connection to sex trafficking investigation

Investigations started in 2022, and now all three women who were arrested on sex trafficking related charges received their sentences at the beginning of 2025. 

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

A Southwest flight from Omaha narrowly avoided a plane crash near a Chicago airport.

State Capitol to bathe in orange light to remember those housed at Genoa boarding school

State Capitol to bathe in orange light to remember those housed at Genoa boarding school

The Nebraska State Capitol will be bathed in orange light on Thursday to remember and honor the survivors and descendants of the Genoa Industrial School.

Nebraska State Patrol mourns loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, killed in line of duty

Nebraska State Patrol mourns loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, killed in line of duty

The Nebraska State Patrol is mourning the tragic loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, who was killed in the line of duty Monday after being struck by a snowplow on Interstate 80.

Nebraska State Trooper killed Monday during snow response

Nebraska State Trooper killed Monday during snow response

Monday afternoon the Nebraska State Patrol says one of their own has died while in the line of duty.

Five Nebraskans to be inducted into Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

Five Nebraskans to be inducted into Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association will induct Dennis & Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight and Dave Wingert into the NBA Hall of Fame on August 12th in La Vista during the NBA Annual Convention.

Slithering snakes and roaming reptiles make for an interactive pet store in Bellevue

Slithering snakes and roaming reptiles make for an interactive pet store in Bellevue

Bellevue held a reptile show over the weekend, allowing people to interact with many different reptiles.

Grant funding will help Crete literally bridge a social and geographical divide

Grant funding will help Crete literally bridge a social and geographical divide

A grant awarded to the city of Crete will fund some of the costs to create a pedestrian pathway to help literally bridge a socioeconomic gap for Crete citizens who can't access the city's stores and services.

UPDATE: Saturday Seward shooter posted bond day before allegedly killing ex-fiancee

UPDATE: Saturday Seward shooter posted bond day before allegedly killing ex-fiancee

Court documents reveal that Casey Kindt, facing abuse charges and a protection order, posted bond on Friday before he allegedly shot and killed Jamie Hagen, his former fiancee, on Saturday night in Seward.

Doane underscores dedication to fine arts education with construction of expanded performing arts center

Doane underscores dedication to fine arts education with construction of expanded performing arts center

This month, Doane University broke ground on a space that will serve as the new home of the school's fine arts program.
The 23 million dollar project is a literal investment into the value the school believes a fine arts education can provide.

Teen sentenced to decades in prison for killing father at Lincoln apartment

Teen sentenced to decades in prison for killing father at Lincoln apartment

The Lincoln teen convicted of fatally stabbing her father over two years ago was sentenced on Thursday.

Unseasonably warm weather requiring extra caution for ice fishing

Unseasonably warm weather requiring extra caution for ice fishing

With recent unseasonably warm conditions for much of the state, the season could soon wrap up.

Nebraska Chief Justice says Nebraska prison overcrowding still among the worst

Nebraska Chief Justice says Nebraska prison overcrowding still among the worst

Judge Jeffrey Funke gives State of the Judiciary Address, to the legislature

Shortage leaves Dunkin’ stores without any doughnuts in Nebraska, New Mexico and other states

Shortage leaves Dunkin’ stores without any doughnuts in Nebraska, New Mexico and other states

Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its brand name years ago. Now — at least across Nebraska, New Mexico and some other states — it doesn’t have doughnuts on the shelves either.

Blizzard Warnings, Winter Storm Warnings issued ahead of major snow storm

Blizzard Warnings, Winter Storm Warnings issued ahead of major snow storm

Forecasters say heavy snow could create blizzard conditions in parts of Nebraska on Sunday.

NWS warns of major winter storm over the weekend

NWS warns of major winter storm over the weekend

Parts of Nebraska will likely see the first major winter storm event of the season this weekend.

Doane sweeps weekly GPAC women's basketball awards again

Doane sweeps weekly GPAC women's basketball awards again

Doane claimed both GPAC women's basketball weekly awards for the second week in a row, with honors bestowed to Megan Chambers and Grace Thompson.

Gov. Pillen to be discharged from Nebraska Medicine Friday

Gov. Pillen to be discharged from Nebraska Medicine Friday

The Governor's office says that Gov. Jim Pillen is to be discharged from the hospital on Friday. 

Lincoln teen charged as adult in brother's homicide on Christmas Eve

Lincoln teen charged as adult in brother's homicide on Christmas Eve

The Lincoln teen accused of fatally shooting his brother on Christmas Eve was charged as an adult on Thursday.

Local group delivers more than 100 Christmas meals to at-risk veterans

Local group delivers more than 100 Christmas meals to at-risk veterans

LINCOLN, Neb. — A local veterans support group is working to make sure Lincoln veterans and their families will have a holiday meal.

The Veteran's Advisory Group is passing out 127 meals to homeless and at-risk veterans for Christmas.

Four athletes from Nebraska NAIA schools achieve AFCA All-America status

Four athletes from Nebraska NAIA schools achieve AFCA All-America status

Athletes from Concordia, Doane and Midland appeared on the AFCA's 2024 NAIA All-America teams, unveiled this week

Law enforcement arrests three people after multi-county pursuit

Law enforcement arrests three people after multi-county pursuit

Nebraska law enforcement in the metro area arrested three people following a multi-county pursuit Tuesday. 

Cherry County employees to receive 3% cost-of-living adjustment, excluding five positions

Cherry County employees to receive 3% cost-of-living adjustment, excluding five positions

Most Cherry County employees will see a three percent cost-of-living adjustment following a decision by the Board of Commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting.

Pillen releases statement following Howard Hawks death

Pillen releases statement following Howard Hawks death

Gov. Jim Pillen issued a statement following the death of Howard Hawks on Saturday. 

Single-vehicle accident leads to death of Omaha man

Single-vehicle accident leads to death of Omaha man

Authorities in metro Nebraska are investigating a fatal crash that happened Friday afternoon. 

Omaha’s Children’s Museum getting a new building

Omaha’s Children’s Museum getting a new building

A children’s museum in Omaha is getting a new building. 

Joslyn Art Museum reopens after two-year construction

Joslyn Art Museum reopens after two-year construction

The Joslyn Art Museum has opened again after a two-year construction and renovation period.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Building Animal Hospital

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo Building Animal Hospital

Animals at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo will receive advanced medical care thanks to the construction of a new veterinary hospital, the Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital.

SHARE Omaha has $20 million goal for Giving Tuesday

SHARE Omaha has $20 million goal for Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is back in the metro area.

Skyhawks Survive: Skutt Catholic avenges last year's loss by beating Bennington in 2024 Class B football title game

Skyhawks Survive: Skutt Catholic avenges last year's loss by beating Bennington in 2024 Class B football title game

Skutt Catholic avenges last year's loss by beating Bennington in 2024 Class B football title game

Creighton outside hitter goes No. 3 in Pro Volleyball Federation draft

Creighton outside hitter goes No. 3 in Pro Volleyball Federation draft

Creighton's Norah Sis caught the eyes of the Orlando Valkyries when she was taken No. 3 overall in the 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation draft.

Omaha Zoo lights up for the Christmas season with 'Zoolightful' event

Omaha Zoo lights up for the Christmas season with 'Zoolightful' event

Omaha’s zoo is ready for the holiday season.

NCN Sports Exclusive: 1-on-1 with linebacker John Bullock

NCN Sports Exclusive: 1-on-1 with linebacker John Bullock

Omaha native John Bullock goes 1-on-1 with NCN's Husker Sports Reporter Jake Bartecki. 

'Got to break through': Huskers look to end bowl drought, losing streak to Badgers on Senior Day

'Got to break through': Huskers look to end bowl drought, losing streak to Badgers on Senior Day

Nebraska has a chance to end both an eight year bowl drought and a losing streak to Wisconsin that dates back to 2012.