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.

Richardson County makes 'a building of the people'

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

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

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.

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

The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport,

Thermal drone called 'key component' in search for missing woman

Campbell advises investment in Falls City power plant, electrical distribution and water plant operations

Distribution system for Consolidated Rural Water Districts 1 and 2 is nearing capacity

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is looking to better the future of healthcare across Nebraska with a new initiative knowns as Project PEACE.

City reaches out to private contractors and mutual aid agreements after six leave electrical distribution

Safer traffic flow proposed near Palmyra

One person is in the hospital after an SUV rollover crash south of Bennett, Sunday night. 

County's approved energy element conflicts with public expectations

It’s normally known as the home of Nebraska Basketball and various concerts, but on Friday, Pinnacle Bank Arena is being transformed into a playground for some of the worlds greatest cowboys and wranglers.

Officials and scientists from Olsson and NDOT dropped in on Diller to assess the status of the PWF Road and its nearby environment, bringing the start date for the road's reconstruction ever closer.

Nebraska remains one of just five states that inflicts a tax on relatives of the recently deceased. And this month, the state legislature considered a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the inheritance tax altogether.  

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.

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

After ten years of work, Crete has been awarded a national designation that recognizes efforts to improve the lives of everyone who lives there - regardless of where they come from.

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