Featured 

Swansen delivers walk-off double to lead Nebraska past Kansas State on Tuesday
Swansen delivers walk-off double to lead Nebraska past Kansas State on Tuesday

Senior Gabe Swansen came through in the clutch, hitting a walk-off three-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Huskers a 7-6 win vs. Kansas State on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

Consumers across the U.S. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gasoline this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.

Lincoln's Sandhills Global Youth Complex Holds Grand Opening

Lincoln's Sandhills Global Youth Complex Holds Grand Opening

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Sandhills Global Youth Complex held its official grand opening ceremony on Saturday, April 26 to great excitement and fanfare as members of the community came out to celebrate a project long in the making.

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday repeatedly returned to his call for spending cuts amid grumbles from a central Nebraska audience during a public meeting that illustrated the tension between some voters in the country and Republicans.

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May.

Huskers put a bow on spring practice with debut of Husker Games

Huskers put a bow on spring practice with debut of Husker Games

Husker Football wrapped up spring practice on Saturday by taking to the field at Memorial Stadium, in a few unique ways. 

Days of walk-ons are waning with roster limit on the horizon. No place loved them more than Nebraska

Days of walk-ons are waning with roster limit on the horizon. No place loved them more than Nebraska

The days of walk-ons in college football and other sports are numbered because terms of the looming House vs. NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement requires Football Bowl Subdivision teams to pare their rosters to 105 players.

Husker Notes: Robinson Picked in Fourth Round by Philadelphia Eagles

Husker Notes: Robinson Picked in Fourth Round by Philadelphia Eagles

Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson was the first Husker taken off the board on Saturday, as he was a fourth-round selection (No. 111 overall) by the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a 16-year-old girl after a pursuit and crash in west Omaha Friday evening.

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.

Rep. Flood announces more meteorologists and balloon launches coming to Nebraska

Rep. Flood announces more meteorologists and balloon launches coming to Nebraska

After months of staffing shortages and a reduction in critical weather data collection, Nebraska’s National Weather Service is getting much-needed reinforcements.

UNMC Project Peace conference aims to better prepare physicians to treat behavioral health problems

UNMC Project Peace conference aims to better prepare physicians to treat behavioral health problems

Healthcare providers from across the state are in Kearney for workshops aimed at equipping them to better treat behavioral health problems.

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

Flood Communications Senior VP Janet Noll earns Top Producer award from Omaha Chamber

Flood Communications Senior VP Janet Noll earns Top Producer award from Omaha Chamber

A top executive at Flood Communications is receiving a major local award.

Vanishing $100 Million: Nebraska health officials decry federal cuts

Vanishing $100 Million: Nebraska health officials decry federal cuts

Nearly $100 million in funding already disbursed to Nebraska is being clawed back, according to a list of canceled grants published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Lincoln Southwest tops Lincoln East 3-0 to win HAC Title

Lincoln Southwest tops Lincoln East 3-0 to win HAC Title

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Southwest won the Heartland Athletic Conference tournament championship in dominant fashion.

The Silver Hawks defeated Lincoln East 3-0 at Seacrest Field on Friday morning be netting all three goals in the second half.

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Driver Arrested for 4th DUI After Omaha Pursuit

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person following a brief pursuit in Omaha late Wednesday evening.

Gordon teen sentenced for murdering newborn son

Gordon teen sentenced for murdering newborn son

An 18-year-old from Gordon has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her newborn son.

Ricketts opens town hall tour in Kearney, community presses him on Trump, spending cuts and more

Ricketts opens town hall tour in Kearney, community presses him on Trump, spending cuts and more

Senator Pete Ricketts has completed his first in a series of public town hall meetings, with the first one taking place in Kearney.

Crete Area Medical Center names Julie Lacy new CEO

Crete Area Medical Center names Julie Lacy new CEO

A hospital that's a key part of a major statewide health system has its new leader: Crete Area Medical Center has named Julie Lacy its new CEO.

NCN to broadcast Sen. Ricketts town hall event on Thursday

NCN to broadcast Sen. Ricketts town hall event on Thursday

News Channel Nebraska will broadcast the town hall event hosted by Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday in Kearney.

Nebraska governor enacts burn ban as Plum Creek Fire exposes drought crisis

Nebraska governor enacts burn ban as Plum Creek Fire exposes drought crisis

With an unprecedented drought compared to recent years, the Governor felt it was necessary to enforce a statewide initiative. burn ban.

Competing inheritance tax bills both advance to general file

Competing inheritance tax bills both advance to general file

State legislators are considering two proposals to either reduce the inheritance tax or eliminate it outright - and now, both of those plans have advanced to the next stage of the legislative process.

University Minute: What it means to be a 'research' university

University Minute: What it means to be a 'research' university

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU's nearly $700 million in annual research benefits Nebraskans.

Kansas blanks Nebraska on Tuesday

Kansas blanks Nebraska on Tuesday

Nebraska suffered a 4-0 setback in its midweek matchup with Kansas on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced from the first of three rounds of debate — but with a caveat.

Nebraska native Jake Diekman returns to pitch 2025 season with Lincoln Saltdogs

Nebraska native Jake Diekman returns to pitch 2025 season with Lincoln Saltdogs

Former Southern Raider and Doane Tiger Jake Diekman will bring his 13 seasons of MLB experience to the Lincoln Saltdogs pitching staff this summer.

Susan Littlefield partners with News Channel Nebraska to deliver multi-platform agricultural reporting

Susan Littlefield partners with News Channel Nebraska to deliver multi-platform agricultural reporting

Susan Littlefield, one of the most experienced agricultural broadcasters in America, will be partnering with NCN to provide daily agricultural news reports and market updates.

Tips for a healthy, safe summer grill out

Tips for a healthy, safe summer grill out

One of the best parts of the changing of the seasons is the sizzle on the grill and friends and family in the back yard. But with this enjoyable experience comes responsibility.

Officials give update on small plane crash in Platte River that killed 3

Officials give update on small plane crash in Platte River that killed 3

Officials have released new information about a small plane crash south of Fremont that killed all three people on board.

Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history's first Latin American pontiff.

A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020

A jury found Nebraska's Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates in 2020

A jury has found that the Nebraska Republican Party defamed one of its own candidates during an ugly legislative race five years ago and ordered it to pay her $500,000.

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising a Husker women’s soccer match this weekend as part of the Husker Games spring festivities.

Nebraska is hosting an exhibition match against Wyoming on Saturday, with NCN’s live coverage starting at

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis has died. He was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. He was 88.

NU Notes: Huskers sweep doubleheader, clinch series with Northwestern

NU Notes: Huskers sweep doubleheader, clinch series with Northwestern

Nebraska swept Saturday’s doubleheader vs. Northwestern with a 5-2 win in the series finale at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

UPDATE: Three confirmed dead following Platte River plane crash

UPDATE: Three confirmed dead following Platte River plane crash

Three people died when a small airplane crashed into a river in eastern Nebraska Friday night, authorities said.

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

NioCorp has worked for years to raise $1.1 billion to build a mine in southeast Nebraska.

Extreme hail, winds cause major damage in Fremont

Extreme hail, winds cause major damage in Fremont

Many in Fremont are assessing damage on Friday following a severe storm.

Nebraska canceled spring game but will hold live scrimmage for lower-unit players at fan event

Nebraska canceled spring game but will hold live scrimmage for lower-unit players at fan event

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called an audible on his plan to entirely eliminate full-pad scrimmaging on the day of what normally would be the Cornhuskers’ spring game.

Tornado watch issued as Eastern Nebraska listed in 'enhanced risk' for severe weather

Tornado watch issued as Eastern Nebraska listed in 'enhanced risk' for severe weather

Extreme weather is targeting Nebraska on Thursday and into Friday.

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night

Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa under Tornado Watch through Thursday night

Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa is under a Tornado Watch on Thursday, April 17, effective from 5 p.m. CT Thursday through midnight. The potential area of impact includes Jefferson and Gage Counties and many other areas to the north.

Third class coming to eight-man football: Coaches react, reason for the changes

Third class coming to eight-man football: Coaches react, reason for the changes

Often times, change is inevitable. But sometimes change can be accompanied by growth or expansion - such is the case for 8-Man football in Nebraska.

State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault

State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Nebraska prison inmate for sexually assaulting another inmate.

Nebraska officials search the Missouri River near Omaha for two teens and a child

Nebraska officials search the Missouri River near Omaha for two teens and a child

Firefighters and police are searching for the bodies of two teenagers and a child who went missing in the frigid waters of Missouri River at Omaha, Nebraska.

Lincoln East Defeats Lincoln Southwest 6-1 to Win HAC Tournament Title

Lincoln East Defeats Lincoln Southwest 6-1 to Win HAC Tournament Title

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln East brought home more conference hardware on Wednesday night.

The Spartans defeated Lincoln Southwest 6-1 at Den Hartog Field to claim their third consecutive Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament Championship.

University Minute: Legislature to Debate 1.25% NU Budget Increase

University Minute: Legislature to Debate 1.25% NU Budget Increase

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses next steps for NU after the Appropriations Committee approved a one-time 1.25% budget increase for the next two years.

Henbit: What it is and how to deal with it in your lawn or garden

Henbit: What it is and how to deal with it in your lawn or garden

while one particular spring bloom might have nice color, they can cause headaches as a weed.

Berry Law Celebrates 60 Years with Ribbon Cutting

Berry Law Celebrates 60 Years with Ribbon Cutting

PAPILLION, Neb. — A prominent law firm that champions veterans celebrated 60 years in the Cornhusker state by opening a new building.

Berry Law held a ribbon cutting for its newest office at 312 Olson Drive in Papillion on Friday.

University Minute: The Benefits of Higher Education

University Minute: The Benefits of Higher Education

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the benefits of earning a college degree. He also points out how NU is working make earning a degree affordable for all Nebraskans.

University Minute: Strategic Plan aims to take NU "From Excellent to Extraordinary"

University Minute: Strategic Plan aims to take NU "From Excellent to Extraordinary"

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the goals of NU's strategic plan.

INTERVIEW: Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention

INTERVIEW: Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law.

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.

Rep. Mike Flood is the latest GOP member of Congress to face angry crowds back home

Rep. Mike Flood is the latest GOP member of Congress to face angry crowds back home

More than 200 people converged on an eastern Nebraska high school auditorium Tuesday evening for a town hall held by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.

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...

Scottsbluff holds off Elkhorn North 58-55, advances to Class B final

Scottsbluff holds off Elkhorn North 58-55, advances to Class B final

The Scottsbluff Bearcats got stops on the final possessions to seal a 58-55 win over Elkhorn North in the state semifinals on Friday night.

Buzzer-beater heartbreak comes to Norris, Omaha Skutt returns to state finals

Buzzer-beater heartbreak comes to Norris, Omaha Skutt returns to state finals

An Omaha Skutt Catholic putback with .5 seconds lifted the SkyHawks to a 51-49 win.

Omaha Westside holds off upset to advance to Class A title game

Omaha Westside holds off upset to advance to Class A title game

The Warriors beat Lincoln Southeast 56-52

Omaha Concordia uses post play to beat Doniphan-Trumbull, advance to C-1 final

Omaha Concordia uses post play to beat Doniphan-Trumbull, advance to C-1 final

Omaha Concordia used an advantage in the paint to pull away from Doniphan-Trumbull and beat the Cardinals 54-45 on Friday.

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

Ashland-Greenwood Advances to C1 Final with Win over Lincoln Lutheran

Ashland-Greenwood Advances to C1 Final with Win over Lincoln Lutheran

LINCOLN, Neb. — Ashland-Greenwood is back in the championship game for the third time in four years.

The Bluejays defeated top-seeded Lincoln Lutheran 54-47 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday morning.

West Holt downs Yutan in chaotic C2 bracket

West Holt downs Yutan in chaotic C2 bracket

The Huskies routed the Chieftains 48-33

Archbishop Bergan upsets top-seeded Freeman to advance to C-2 semifinals

Archbishop Bergan upsets top-seeded Freeman to advance to C-2 semifinals

LINCOLN, Neb. — Archbishop Bergan used latte-game heroics to upset Class C-2's top seed and advance to the state semifinals.

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

Ashland-Greenwood pulls away for 60-45 quarterfinals win over Cozad

Ashland-Greenwood pulls away for 60-45 quarterfinals win over Cozad

Ashland-Greenwood used a big third quarter to get separation and defeat Cozad 60-45 on Wednesday morning.