The Nebraska Republican Party has decided not to pursue any post-trial motions or appeals of a civil defamation case that awarded a former GOP legislative candidate $500,000 in damages.

Water station eases burden for gardeners in Auburn's stage 3 water emergency

A legislative proposal seeking to help implement Nebraska’s voter-approved medical cannabis laws failed Tuesday, facing a tougher floor fight than four years ago despite widespread support in November.

Nebraska senator says defense department must retain use of frequency spectrum

OMAHA, NE - NEBRASKA State T&F for Class B... BOYS Auburn Logan Rowell - discus [THU, 12p] Plattsmouth Nathan Frederick – HJ [WED, 11:30a] Hunter Mazzulla – 1600m run [THU, 4:05p] 3200m relay [WED, 1:30p

Citizens say stench holds them hostage in their homes and ruins their quality of life

OMAHA, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the 2025 NSAA State Track Meet on Thursday with live coverage starting at 1 p.m. CT.

The competition will also be streamed online via the NFHS Network.

Farmers First: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled the first phase of the Trump administration's "Make Agriculture Great Again" agenda with an appearance at a longstanding small family farm in Valparaiso.

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the championship days of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) State Track Meet.

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under SNAP.

Sever weather for River Country

Prosecuting attorney urges incarceration for the sake of the victims

Weather service expects supercells to begin forming this afternoon

With international trade missions looming in the fall, Nebraska’s Secretary of State is sharing his thoughts on the impact of possible tariffs.

Forecasters are warning Nebraskans to brace for the possibility of severe weather on Sunday night and Monday night.

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.

The 88th Annual Nebraska Fire School is currently taking place in Grand Island, offering 33 classes covering various aspects of firefighting and emergency services.

Bills to extend protection orders and regulate Kratom pass

Nebraska Game and Parks talks safety when handling fish

Unbeaten four-division world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford encouraged graduating University of Nebraska at Omaha students Friday to devote themselves to hard work, never give in to negativity and never stop setting goals.

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood will host his second town hall in a two-month span later in May.

Four annual awards presented

Gfeller: 'every single day we have the opportunity to be a lasting memory for someone'

Schoonmaker serving 10 years to life on Cass County sentence

The Supreme Court has heard its first set of Trump-related arguments in the second Trump presidency.

Plan comes in for criticism for how it seeks to achieve balance

Nebraska courts maintain that if a trained officer says he smells marijuana, then a vehicle is exempt from some search and seizure protections

Utility searches for new sources of water during five-year drought

A Northeast Nebraska teacher is accused of having sexual relations with a student. 

A new “One Big Beautiful Bill” unveiled Wednesday will be the last train out of Nebraska’s 2025 legislative session for additional property tax relief this year.

Chief says autistic child could have been found in minutes

Jack will be recognized with an honorary degree during the commencement ceremony.

Evasive action taken north of Nebraska City

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold explains why Dr. Neal Schnoor was selected as the priority candidate for chancellor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Council narrowly passes measure to impose penalties for water conservation violations

Nebraska lawmakers gave second-round approval Monday to a series of budget bills for the next two years, moving one stage away from closing a projected deficit of more than half-a-billion dollars.

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be showcasing the state's most talented up and coming track stars on live TV.

NCN is televising the Nebraska Championship Meet live from Gothenburg on Saturday, May 17.

The family of Bailey, Hudson, Asher and Jeremy Koch is speaking out after the weekend tragedy in Johnson Lake, calling it a failure of the nation’s mental health system and urging urgent change.

WAYNE, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker to the Wayne Blue Devils in the District C-5 Championship Friday, 2-1.

Congressional Republicans say their plan to sell or transfer 460,000 acres of public land will generate revenue and offer space to build houses in Western cities.

Federal funding for Head Start was not expressly eliminated in the federal budget proposal this month, giving local employees of this national early education org a little more hope as they continue to face an uncertain future.

Water plan would use dam built 20-25 years ago

Auburn man and 12-year-old boy killed

The Platte Institute estimates the move would save the state $162 million

WAYNE, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs pushed four runs across through two frames of action and held on for a tight 4-2 win over the Holdrege Dusters in the first round of the District C5 Tournament in Wayne on Thursday.

RALSTON, NE - In the first game of the B-3 District Tournament between the Nebraska City Pioneers and Ralston Rams, it was the host Rams that walked away with a 6-0 win thanks to a quick start on Thursday.

Pickup truck fire

Sprayer and 130 gallons of herbicide roll into creek

Self-serve fuel station helps Nebraska City keep pace with growth

Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Sandhills Global Youth Complex held its official grand opening ceremony on Saturday, April 26 to great excitement and fanfare as members of the community came out to celebrate a project long in the making.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU's nearly $700 million in annual research benefits Nebraskans.

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising a Husker women’s soccer match this weekend as part of the Husker Games spring festivities.

Nebraska is hosting an exhibition match against Wyoming on Saturday, with NCN’s live coverage starting at

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses next steps for NU after the Appropriations Committee approved a one-time 1.25% budget increase for the next two years.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the benefits of earning a college degree. He also points out how NU is working make earning a degree affordable for all Nebraskans.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the goals of NU's strategic plan.

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Hundreds of aspiring volleyball stars learned from some of the best around on Sunday.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU is proactively addressing the state's healthcare challenges.

Falls City Sacred Heart forced 20 turnovers and steadily pulled away to beat Anselmo-Merna 57-33 on Thursday night.

The Blue Jays beat the Eagles 53-38

Kent Boughton, a Hall of Fame broadcaster with 50+ years of experience, joins News Channel Nebraska as Chief Forecaster, delivering afternoon and evening weathercasts Monday-Thursday.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses NU's upcoming legislative budget hearing.

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses NU's economic impact on the state of Nebraska.