'Put the offense in better positions': Emmett Johnson ready to lead Husker run game

From a late season charge in 2024, to traveling across Nebraska to countless high school basketball gyms, junior running back Emmett Johnson has been at the forefront of Husker football.

July 30, 2025Updated: July 30, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Man convicted after derailing train in Bennet, posting viral video online

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

Former Bellevue East music teacher appears in federal court on child pornography charges

OSHA reveals equipment lacked safety controls in deadly Fremont explosion

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

State

Kearney breaks ground on new Fire Station #3

Joel Vonderohe honored as Norfolk Police Officer of the Year

Person found dead after house fire in Pine Ridge

Popovich enters commissioners race

Rural Prosperity Nebraska hosts entrepreneurial-focused ‘Walking Conference’

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard