Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson breaks down his team's strong finish against Northwestern, and outlines how meaningful a win against Waldorf in the season finale this weekend would be.

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.

An added wrinkle tot his weekends opener - warmer weather.

Britt Prince led four Huskers in double figures with a game-high 18 points and a team-high seven rebounds, as the Nebraska women's basketball team flew past Creighton 84-50 Wednesday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown.

The U.S. has ended production of the penny. The last 1-cent coins were made Wednesday at the mint in Philadelphia.

Geoff Fox, who served as News Channel Nebraska chief meteorologist for nearly 10 years, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 75.

News Channel Nebraska is putting one of the state’s premier holiday celebrations in the spotlight.

Graham Ike had 20 points and 10 rebounds as No. 19 Gonzaga smothered No. 23 Creighton in the second half of a 90-63 victory.

Pryce Sandfort and Sam Hoiberg combined for 37 points in Nebraska’s 69-50 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Tuesday night.

University of Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson was named as one of 13 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award on Tuesday afternoon. The Maxwell Award is presented by the Maxwell Football Club to Collegiate Player of the Year.

Billionaire Warren Buffett warned shareholders Monday that many companies will fare better than his Berkshire Hathaway in the decades ahead.

Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday appointed the Honorable Derek Vaughn as the new associate justice representing District 2.

The biggest high school football game of the season is coming to News Channel Nebraska.

In another Husker win, running back Emmett Johnson shined. 

Congratulations to the three schools from the southeastern part of Nebraska that captured state titles at the 2025 NSAA Volleyball State Championships this weekend in Lincoln: Freeman (C2), Milford (C1) and Norris (B)!

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska has released its end of season Nebraska high school volleyball rankings for the 2025 season.

The Senate has taken the first step to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.

Led by Kyle Jorgensen's 25 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Omaha Mavericks 97-74.

Nebraska beat UCLA 28-21 in the first collegiate start for true freshman TJ Lateef.

Rienk Mast had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first double-double and Nebraska rolled to a 96-66 over Florida International.

Nebraska volleyball made history Saturday, sweeping No. 22 Minnesota in Minneapolis for the first time ever.

Joe Biden slowly but steadily walked onto the stage in Omaha on Friday. As he did, 800 people in the downtown Hilton ballroom rose to their feet cheering.

Highs will likely stay in the 30s in parts of Nebraska, Iowa and northern Missouri by Sunday.

A now-former Bellevue police officer is in jail on charges of child sexual abuse.

“Giving back to the game of volleyball is something that brings me great joy and fulfillment,” said Kim Kwapnioski, Emma’s mother, who is officiating at the state tournament that started Wednesday.

Top-ranked Husker Volleyball remained perfect Thursday night, recording another sweep, knocking off Illinois. 

Nebraska volleyball stayed perfect Thursday, sweeping Illinois in Lincoln to improve to 23-0.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have apprehended a 17-year-old and recovered a stolen vehicle after a pursuit in Omaha on Wednesday.

Democrats have another candidate in eastern Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District primary. Former U.S. State Department diplomat Chris Backemeyer. Both are vying to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A minimum-security state prison in the remote southwest corner of Nebraska reconfigured to serve as a federal immigration detention center began accepting detainees earlier this week, Gov. Jim Pillen said Thursday. The Republican

A new reports says Nebraska leads all schools in stadium alcohol sales.

Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order on Thursday aiming to remove Planned Parenthood from receiving funds through Nebraska’s Medicaid system.

Owen Freeman scored 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 victory over South Dakota.

A Lincoln man is in critical condition after being shot by law enforcement Wednesday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol says the man was armed and refused to comply with officers.

Former state senator references expensive and bitter primary races in Republican Party's past

The State of Nebraska is alleging a Swiss billionaire has been funneling money to support many ballot measures approved by voters in recent years.

News Channel Nebraska is celebrating 10 years on air and thanking viewers with Our Gift to Nebraska, a special contest featuring 10 prizes for 10 years of local coverage.

LINCOLN, Neb. — State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst has issued a public apology after being charged with public indecency and facing calls from Gov. Jim Pillen to resign over an alleged inappropriate remark and gesture made towards a staffer during

Priority number one for the Husker offense this week is getting freshman Quarterback TJ Lateef comfortable and establishing a fluidity between Lateef and the Husker offense.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said Monday that he has requested Amherst State Sen. Dan McKeon’s resignation after news broke that the lawmaker had been cited for public indecency.

The 54th Nebraska School Activities Association state volleyball championships will begin their four day run in Lincoln on Wednesday.

Nebraska Men's Basketball was able to shake off a slow start to knock off West Georgia 86-53 on Monday night. 

Nebraska will soon have a new state treasurer.

Claire Johnson scored 21 in her Nebraska debut as the Huskers opened the season with a 103-46 blowout win over Northwestern State at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

A former state senator threw her name into the ring Monday for the Republican-occupied seat of state treasurer, promising she would be a leader who works “tirelessly to deliver conservative wins.”

Food donations have been pouring in all over Nebraska

A multi-state carbon capture pipeline began operating in September, reducing emissions from Midwest ethanol plants.

The No. 1 Huskers stay perfect! Nebraska sweeps Oregon 25-21, 25-20, 25-12 to move to 22-0 on the season. The team has now won 40 straight sets and swept 13 matches in a row.

1-on-1 with Nebraska Men's Basketball Head Coach Fred Hoiberg

According to reports, Nebraska sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with a broken fibula. 

Nebraska suffered another one-score loss and it came to another AP Top 25 opponent. 

King Miller ran for 129 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, leading No. 23 Southern California to a 21-17 victory over Nebraska.

Derek Tonjes tied the Class C1 record for touchdown passes in a playoff game in the Bluejays' 47-13 win over Chadron

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading volleyball franchise, have officially announced their 28-match schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.

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

LINCOLN, Neb. — Waverly is heading into the playoffs as the only unbeaten team in Class B.

The Vikings overcame three turnovers to defeat Piux X 22-7 on Friday night.

LINCOLN, Neb. —  The Lincoln North Star volleyball program made history on Thursday night.

The Gators defeated Lincoln Southwest 3-1 to claim their first Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament championship in program history.

OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton Prep didn't have an answer for Tay Tay Jenkins.

The Omaha Westside junior running back rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns and added a fifth score on a 90 yards kick return in the Warriors' 52-20 win over the Junior Jays.

KEARNEY, Neb. — Special teams paved the way for Kearney to earn a homecoming win.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Columbus High spoiled Lincoln East's homecoming by staying calm in the midst of adversity.

The Nebraska Department of Education recognized seven schools in Nebraska as Blue Ribbon Schools.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln Southwest's dominant rushing game led to a homecoming night win on Thursday.

The Silver Hawks rushed for more than 300 yards en route to a 35-13 win over Lincoln Northeast.