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 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.

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.

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

Investigators estimated $90,000 in damage in 30 mile radius of rural Nemaha and Pawnee counties

News Channel Nebraska reached out to the Nebraska Department of Education to see if it has been affected by cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency.

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

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.

Sheriff says vehicle disabled by in-vehicle security system

A Denver homicide suspect who was considered armed and dangerous was located near Gothenburg on Sunday, while the passenger of the vehicle was found dead, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

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. 

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.

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.

Windmill factory, Indian Treaty monument, westward research and Veterans Memorial Building spark first awards

Falls City girl noticed his '83 Trans Am

Aistrope says sentence does not reflect the severity of Boyer's crimes

Even if Citroniq proposal passes Trump budget ax, developers say decisions needed soon about new power plant near Falls City

Key initiatives include implementing housing study, community workshops and water study

Airport reports dramatic increase in air traffic as a mid-country fuel stop

Plattsmouth house fire amidst wind chills of 31 degrees below zero

Omaha women suspected of possession of over five grams of methamphetamine

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.

Dealers, collectors express sadness if the show can not go on

Groundhog Central reports record crowd at parade and record fundraising for fire, rescue and community center

Sheriff says closure may come from final forensic reports

Rally scheduled to discuss findings

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.

VanderVeen still hopes for groundbreaking this year

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

McKenna Myers-Staack of Avoca is best dressed with Avoca Super Duck

Public land in Nebraska could soon be up for sale. In Nebraska, the Bureau of Land Management oversees around 5,100 acres of public land.

Across the nation, high school sports are facing a tough opponent: declining participation. Earlier this week, News Channel Nebraska took a deep dive into the state of girls’ athletics. Now, we’re turning the spotlight to the boys.

Sheriff Hardesty says 34 arrested from residential search warrants in 2024

Keadle was convicted at trial in the death of Tyler Thomas

SWAT team assists police in serving warrants at a Fourth Terrace residence

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.

Art gallery is transformed to invite ceramics, splatter room and pottery creation

Nebraska Department of Economic Development certifies Falls City four fourth year

Kregel factory conveys impact of once widespread, small-scale manufacturing

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

Water color of Nebraska City artist's boyhood home on display at Nelson House

Zoning administrator says setbacks that made wind turbines impossible in Otoe County could also be too much for solar farms

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

Bernard Real Estate has best float with Home for Christmas theme

Police suspect wireless device was connected to Nebraska City ATM for about an hour

Richardson County Sheriff's Office reports firearms violations in search at Dawson, Humboldt

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

Local landowner says scar on Seven Sisters landscape, loss of artifacts and health impacts remain a concern

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

Region noted for consistent corn production and lack of bio-mass competition

Taylor-Wessel-Bickel-Nelson house among state's oldest structures

A Mountain Lion sighting has been confirmed, not far from the Lincoln Metro area. 

Firefighters arrived to find house fully engulfed

Matt Rhule breaks down Holgerson transition, Raiola injury status

Program would pay farmers to try less synthetic fertilizer

Otoe County boosts Hallstrom with 4,644 votes

Residents add second night to keep Lane Street tradition going

As Nebraskans head to the polls, several ballot initiatives will appear on the 2024 ballot, including two separate abortion topics. LB 434 would prohibit abortion after the first trimester.

Gov. Pillen expresses support for state's NRD structure

Should public funds be used to fund scholarships for private school students? In this election, a vote to retain Measure 435 would keep an existing scholarship proposal in place, while a repeal vote would eliminate it outright.

Wildfire driven by wind gusts of 46 mph

From abortion to paid sick leave and medical marijuana, Nebraska voters will decide several key issues when they head to the polls next week.

Poisonous reptiles violate city ordinance

VW bus enthusiasts welcome hundreds of trick-or-treaters