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Rail safety finds Capitol Hill, Nebraskans waiting for answers
Rail safety finds Capitol Hill, Nebraskans waiting for answers

Key question: Has deregulation contributed to crashes.

Rhule: Johnson playing 'loud'

Rhule: Johnson playing 'loud'

Junior running back asked if current staff would have recruited him

Fire causes $45,000 in damage to Lincoln apartment building, LFR says

Fire causes $45,000 in damage to Lincoln apartment building, LFR says

Lincoln Fire & Rescue said a fire at an apartment Monday afternoon caused $45,000 in damage and residents won’t be able to return home for several weeks.

Move to bust filibuster OK’d, but opponents insist they won’t be silenced

Move to bust filibuster OK’d, but opponents insist they won’t be silenced

Battle over transgender health care bill continues to drag session down

Nebraska hospitals lobby for reimbursement, staff increases amid sky high expense costs

Nebraska hospitals lobby for reimbursement, staff increases amid sky high expense costs

The Nebraska Hospital Association plans to introduce several bills in front of the legislature to help reduce the stress level of hospitals across the state

Inmate from Seward County dies during incarceration

Inmate from Seward County dies during incarceration

An inmate that was serving time for a charge in Seward County was recently pronounced dead.

Lincoln woman faces two counts of second-degree murder

Lincoln woman faces two counts of second-degree murder

A 27-year-old Lincoln woman was been arrested for two counts of second-degree murder. 

Flags to fly at half-staff to honor victims

Flags to fly at half-staff to honor victims

Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately. 

APRIL 1 (3:05 PM CT) - Lexington vs Crete (NCN TV)

APRIL 1 (3:05 PM CT) - Lexington vs Crete (NCN TV)

CRETE - The boys soccer match between Lexington and Crete will be televised on News Channel Nebraska and streamed online via the NFHS Network starting at 3:05 PM CT.

Nashville shooter was ex-student with detailed plan to kill

Nashville shooter was ex-student with detailed plan to kill

The former student who shot through the doors of a Christian elementary school in Nashville and killed three children and three adults had drawn a detailed map of the school.

Filibuster turns into major rules fight in NE Legislature

Filibuster turns into major rules fight in NE Legislature

Latest left vs right squabble

Omaha's $100 million science center ready to open

Omaha's $100 million science center ready to open

Doors open April 15

College athlete influencers confront security concerns

College athlete influencers confront security concerns

The number of college athletes who are monetizing their social media followings has grown over the past 18 months.

Woman in custody after allegedly hitting two men with vehicle on purpose in Lincoln

Woman in custody after allegedly hitting two men with vehicle on purpose in Lincoln

A woman was taken into custody for allegedly hitting and killing two men with her vehicle in Lincoln.

Ricketts hits Biden again on immigration, this time from Senate floor

Ricketts hits Biden again on immigration, this time from Senate floor

Former Governor: "Every state is a border state."

Masking requirement set to lift at most Nebraska hospitals

Masking requirement set to lift at most Nebraska hospitals

Nebraskans will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at most Nebraska hospitals.

Lincoln fire causes $150K in damages, 4 dogs dead

Lincoln fire causes $150K in damages, 4 dogs dead

A fire in Lincoln killed four dogs and caused $150,000 in damages.

19-year-old woman in hospital after being ejected from vehicle in Lincoln accident

19-year-old woman in hospital after being ejected from vehicle in Lincoln accident

A 19-year-old woman is in the hospital after being ejected from her vehicle during a car crash in Lincoln.

LPD: drugs, alcohol not factor in three-vehicle accident

LPD: drugs, alcohol not factor in three-vehicle accident

A 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital for possible injuries following a three-vehicle accident. 

Filibusters now find lawmakers ready for floor fight over rules

Filibusters now find lawmakers ready for floor fight over rules

As liberal lawmakers slow legislation down, conservative are pushing back.

Anderson, Swansen homer twice in Sunday slugfest

Anderson, Swansen homer twice in Sunday slugfest

Max Anderson and Gabe Swansen slugged two homers in Nebraska’s 10-7 setback vs. Illinois in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

NU Notes: Huskers sweep series, win 4-2 over Purdue

NU Notes: Huskers sweep series, win 4-2 over Purdue

The Nebraska softball team (23-9, 3-0 Big Ten) claimed the Big Ten series sweep with a 4-2 win over Purdue on Sunday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.

Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Union Pacific 2nd railroad to drop push for one-person crews

Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators focus on rail safety after last month’s derailment in Ohio.

Omaha firefighters rescue cat from Sunday morning house fire

Omaha firefighters rescue cat from Sunday morning house fire

A fire caused heavy damage to a home Sunday morning in Omaha.

San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final.

Pedestrian hit by vehicle, dies in Omaha

Pedestrian hit by vehicle, dies in Omaha

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later pronounced dead in Omaha.

Motorcycle accident leaves one dead in Omaha

Motorcycle accident leaves one dead in Omaha

A motorcycle and vehicle accident resulted in one person dying in Omaha.

Huskers claim game two over Purdue

Huskers claim game two over Purdue

The Nebraska softball team (22-9, 2-0 Big Ten) claimed game two over Purdue with the 4-1 victory on Saturday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium.

Creighton, San Diego State each aim to reach 1st Final Four

Creighton, San Diego State each aim to reach 1st Final Four

Creighton and San Diego State have dreamed of being in this situation for years.

Huskers use the long ball to clinch series against Illini

Huskers use the long ball to clinch series against Illini

Nebraska crushed four homers against Illinois to clinch the weekend series over the Fighting Illini with an 8-3 win at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon. 

Lincoln man pleads ‘no contest’ in manslaughter case involving neighbor’s death

Lincoln man pleads ‘no contest’ in manslaughter case involving neighbor’s death

A Lincoln man has pleaded no contest to manslaughter, in a case involving the death of his neighbor.

Olson tosses career-high 10 strikeouts in 8-4 win

Olson tosses career-high 10 strikeouts in 8-4 win

Junior Emmett Olson threw a career-high 10 strikeouts against Illinois to propel the Huskers to a series-opening 8-4 win in front of a season-high crowd of 5,626 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Friday night.

Seventy Northeast Community College students join PTK honor society during spring semester

Seventy Northeast Community College students join PTK honor society during spring semester

Approximately 70 students at Northeast Community College have qualified for membership in the Phi Theta Kappa, (PTK), Tau Chi Chapter during the spring semester.

ACLU: Lawsuit likely if Nebraska bill on trans health passes

ACLU: Lawsuit likely if Nebraska bill on trans health passes

Now that a Nebraska bill to ban gender-affirming treatments for minors has cleared its first and toughest hurdle, parents and children likely to be affected by the measure are preparing for a legal fight, the American Civil Liberties Union said Friday.

Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill

A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year’s legislative session late Friday.

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run with 86-75 win

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run with 86-75 win

Creighton coach Greg McDermott understood what his team needed to do if it wanted to make school history.

Rail safety concerns sends workers to Buffett's front door

Rail safety concerns sends workers to Buffett's front door

Protesters push for better working conditions, two-person crews

Norfolk girls soccer overcome fatigue, take down Lincoln 1-0 after extra time

Norfolk girls soccer overcome fatigue, take down Lincoln 1-0 after extra time

With the win, Norfolk improves to 2-1 on the season, and will rest this weekend before taking on Lincoln Southwest at home Tuesday night.

Severe weather posters judged

Severe weather posters judged

Severe Weather Awareness Week set March 27 to 31

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

Proposal that targets government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ aired during public hearing

A retired judge, an Omaha City Council member and civil liberties lawyers were among those who stood up Thursday for a proposal to end what some have called government-assisted 'home equity theft' in Nebraska.

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

Some doctors fear abortion ban 'chilling effect' will harm patient care

A six-week abortion ban that may become Nebraska law worries the state’s pre-eminent doctors’ organization, which fears doctors could risk felony charges if they violate it – even though criminal charges aren’t explicitly in the bill.

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Lincoln-based Nelnet announces hundreds of additional layoffs

Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

One person killed in overnight house fire in Greenwood

An investigation is underway to determine what lead to a deadly house fire overnight in Greenwood.

Stothert: Streetcar critics 'don't understand,' majority of Omahans not opposed

Stothert: Streetcar critics 'don't understand,' majority of Omahans not opposed

$300 million project scheduled for 2026

Huskers End Season in WNIT Super 16

Huskers End Season in WNIT Super 16

Isabelle Bourne led Nebraska with 17 points, while Jaz Shelley added 12 points and nine assists, but it was not enough to stop Kansas from working its way to a 64-55 women's basketball win over the Huskers at Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday night.

Late winner leads Columbus past Lincoln High 2-1

Late winner leads Columbus past Lincoln High 2-1

COLUMBUS - Late heroics led Columbus High to its second win in as many games on Thursday.

Omaha man injured during shooting

Omaha man injured during shooting

Authorities in the metro area are investigating a shooting that injured one person on Thursday. 

Tournament injury abruptly ends Haiby's Nebraska basketball career

Tournament injury abruptly ends Haiby's Nebraska basketball career

After sustaining an injury in the second round of the Women's NIT, 5th year senior Sam Haiby's Nebraska career comes to an abrupt end. Haiby said on twitter that she remains 'forever grateful for the opportunity.'

Transgender bill survives initial fight, McDonnell is lone Democrat defection

Transgender bill survives initial fight, McDonnell is lone Democrat defection

Fellow Democrat, State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, says in her eyes McDonnell is really a Republican.

Man arrested after reportedly stabbing woman, Uber driver

Man arrested after reportedly stabbing woman, Uber driver

The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man after he reportedly stabbed a woman and an Uber driver. 

Lt. Birkhofer graduates from FBI National Academy, returns to DCSO

Lt. Birkhofer graduates from FBI National Academy, returns to DCSO

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced the return of a veteran officer. 

Six people arrested in CODE Task Force operation

Six people arrested in CODE Task Force operation

Authorities said a CODE Task Force operation led to the arrest of several people on drug charges Wednesday morning in Nebraska and Kansas.

Douglas County Health: COVID Vaccine Effective

Douglas County Health: COVID Vaccine Effective

Report: Those receiving the bivalent booster were 17 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than were the unvaccinated

NU Notes: Andrews lifts Huskers past Cyclones

NU Notes: Andrews lifts Huskers past Cyclones

Brooke Andrews smashed a three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift the Nebraska softball team past Iowa State, 3-1, Wednesday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium in the Huskers home opener.

Former Husker assistant Albin gets extension at Ohio

Former Husker assistant Albin gets extension at Ohio

A football coach with extensive ties to Nebraska is getting a contract extension.

March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile

March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile

'I don’t want my page to turn into full of advertisements and me shoving things down people’s throats,' said Nebraska pole vaulter Jess Gardner.

Scooters Coffee sets new Guinness World Record for largest cake ball

Scooters Coffee sets new Guinness World Record for largest cake ball

A Nebraska-based coffee chain is celebrating a new world record.

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

UnitedHealthcare, NCN team up once again for Small Towns Matter giveaway

UnitedHealthcare, NCN team up once again for Small Towns Matter giveaway

UnitedHealthcare and News Channel Nebraska are teaming up once again to participate in a bicycle helmet giveaway along with a grant towards an elementary school.

Authorities identify body found near Omaha as Kearney man

Authorities identify body found near Omaha as Kearney man

Authorities in Douglas County have identified the victim who was found Monday near Omaha as a missing Kearney man.

Lincoln mom and boyfriend arrested in connection to toddler’s death

Lincoln mom and boyfriend arrested in connection to toddler’s death

A Lincoln mother is in jail following the death of her 22-month-old child.

Henry Doorly Zoo announces birth of new giraffe calf

Henry Doorly Zoo announces birth of new giraffe calf

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has officially announced the arrival of a new baby giraffe.

There's a new drone in town

There's a new drone in town

OPPD using new technology to evaluate transmission lines

Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

The Bluejays have two transfers, two more than the Tigers. Baylor Scheierman starts and Francisco Farabello comes off the bench for Creighton.

Huskers Fall in Ninth on Tuesday

Huskers Fall in Ninth on Tuesday

Nebraska fell 6-5 at Creighton after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field.