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Thunder Thump Tigers as Falls City Falters Late Against Nodaway Valley, MO
Thunder Thump Tigers as Falls City Falters Late Against Nodaway Valley, MO

FALLS CITY, NE - In a battle between the Nodaway Valley Thunder and Falls City Tigers, it was Nodaway Valley who ran away with it late as they improved to 6-5 on the season with an 18-3 win on Monday.

Peru State College Announces New Head Volleyball Coach

Peru State College Announces New Head Volleyball Coach

PERU, NE - Peru State Athletics announces the hiring of Caleb Bonaventure to take over the Bobcat Volleyball program.

Elk Creek community building/fire hall coming along, with help from donations

Elk Creek community building/fire hall coming along, with help from donations

The Elk Creek community is coming together to raise funds for a new 2-in-1 fire hall and community building.

Johnson-Brock Adds to Net Collection with Third-Straight State Title in Boys Basketball

Johnson-Brock Adds to Net Collection with Third-Straight State Title in Boys Basketball

LINCOLN, NE - The Johnson-Brock Eagles claimed a third-straight championship in boys basketball on Saturday, revving past Howells-Dodge, 61-46, in the Class D1 Title Game as heard on B103.

Eagles Soar Back Into State Title Game with Strong Second Half Against Mustangs

Eagles Soar Back Into State Title Game with Strong Second Half Against Mustangs

LINCOLN, NE - The Johnson-Brock boys basketball team will look for its third-straight state title on Saturday morning after corralling the McCool Junction Mustangs on Friday, 53-36, as heard on B103.

Nemaha County takes mischief pleas in irrigation pivot cases

Nemaha County takes mischief pleas in irrigation pivot cases

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

DOGE impacts on Nebraska Department of Education, other agencies

DOGE impacts on Nebraska Department of Education, other agencies

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.

Johnson-Brock Takes First Step Towards Third-Straight Title with Big Win Over Elmwood-Murdock

Johnson-Brock Takes First Step Towards Third-Straight Title with Big Win Over Elmwood-Murdock

LINCOLN, NE - The Johnson-Brock Eagles started the defense of their State Boys Basketball crown with an impressive 73-32 win over the Elmwood-Murdock Knights on Wednesday, as heard on B103.

Body found in southwest Lincoln confirmed as missing man Tyler Goodrich

Body found in southwest Lincoln confirmed as missing man Tyler Goodrich

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the body discovered in southwest Lincoln Saturday morning are the remains of 35-year-old Tyler Goodrich — the man who went missing from his home in November 2023.

Sheriff: suspect car jacker found dead

Sheriff: suspect car jacker found dead

Sheriff says vehicle disabled by in-vehicle security system

Denver homicide suspect captured near Gothenburg; passenger found dead

Denver homicide suspect captured near Gothenburg; passenger found dead

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.

Sacred Heart pulls away in the second half, tops Dorchester to win D2 title

Sacred Heart pulls away in the second half, tops Dorchester to win D2 title

Falls City Sacred Heart makes it nine girls basketball state titles, topping the Dorchester Longhorns 52-25 in the NSAA D2 State Final on Saturday night. 

Human remains found near home of missing Lincoln man

Human remains found near home of missing Lincoln man

Authorities are investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered in a wooded area near Highway 77 and W. Pioneers on Saturday morning.

Irish Efficiency Leads Team to Class D2 Girls Basketball Title Game

Irish Efficiency Leads Team to Class D2 Girls Basketball Title Game

LINCOLN, NE - The Falls City-Sacred Heart girls basketball team is rolling into the Class D2 Title game thanks to a 47-38 win over Archangels Catholic on Friday night, as heard on B103.

Falls City-Sacred Heart Smothers Anselmo-Merna in Opening Round of State GBB Tournament

Falls City-Sacred Heart Smothers Anselmo-Merna in Opening Round of State GBB Tournament

LINCOLN, NE - The Falls City-Sacred Heart girls basketball team put on a defensive clinic in the first round of the Class D2 State GBB Tournament on Thursday, defeating Anselmo-Merna, 57-33, as heard on B103.

Johnson-Brock Girls Basketball Season Ends With First Round Upset by GACC at State Tourney

Johnson-Brock Girls Basketball Season Ends With First Round Upset by GACC at State Tourney

LINCOLN, NE - The top-seeded Johnson-Brock girls basketball team was upset by the 8-seed of Guardian Angels Central Catholic on Thursday morning, 53-38, in the first round of the Class C2 State GBB Tournament in Lincoln...as heard on B103.

Fillmore Central Stuns Auburn in Overtime in District C1-6 Boys Basketball Finals

Fillmore Central Stuns Auburn in Overtime in District C1-6 Boys Basketball Finals

AUBURN, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs' boys basketball team saw its season come to a shocking end with a 58-55 overtime loss to the Fillmore Central Panthers on Wednesday, as heard on B103.

Kylie Diaz Earns Third-Team All-Conference Spot for Bobcats' WBB Team

Kylie Diaz Earns Third-Team All-Conference Spot for Bobcats' WBB Team

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Friday, February 28, the Heart of America Athletic Conference named its Women's Basketball All- Conference Award winners. Kylie Diaz was named Third Team All-Conference.

Three Bobcat Men's Basketball Players Earn All-Conference Awards

Three Bobcat Men's Basketball Players Earn All-Conference Awards

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Thursday, February 27, the Heart of America Athletic Conference named its Men's Basketball All- Conference Award winners. Three men's basketball players earned All-Conference Awards.

Eagles' BBB Team Soars Past the Bobcats, Thanks to the Power of Three

Eagles' BBB Team Soars Past the Bobcats, Thanks to the Power of Three

JOHNSON, NE - The two-time defending State Champs of Johnson-Brock will have a chance to defend their crown as the Eagles' boys basketball team dominated Blue Hill on Saturday in the the D1-1 District Final, 88-47.

Johnson-Brock GBB Squad Moving On to State Tournament

Johnson-Brock GBB Squad Moving On to State Tournament

JOHNSON, NE - The Johnson-Brock girls basketball team broke the hearts of Valentine on Friday, punching their ticket to the State Tournament with a 65-15 win in the District C2-1 Finals, as heard on B103.

Lourdes Central Catholic's GBB Season Comes to a Close in Odell

Lourdes Central Catholic's GBB Season Comes to a Close in Odell

ODELL, NE - Diller-Odell narrowly knocked off Lourdes Central Catholic, 55-49, in the District D1-7 GBB Finals on Friday, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Johnson-Brock Wins Subdistrict D1-1 Boys Basketball Title Over Southern

Johnson-Brock Wins Subdistrict D1-1 Boys Basketball Title Over Southern

JOHNSON, NE - The top-ranked Eagles of Johnson-Brock soared to a 69-46 victory over Southern in the Subdistrict D1-1 Championship Game Thursday, as heard on B103.

Elmwood-Murdock Hands East Butler Fourth Loss in Subdistrict D1-2 BBB Title Game

Elmwood-Murdock Hands East Butler Fourth Loss in Subdistrict D1-2 BBB Title Game

BRAINARD, NE - The Elmwood-Murdock Knights took home the Subdistrict D1-2 boys basketball title with a 53-40 upset over East Butler on Thursday, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Johnson-Brock and Southern Move On in Subdistrict D1-1 BBB Tournament

Johnson-Brock and Southern Move On in Subdistrict D1-1 BBB Tournament

JOHNSON, NE - The top-seeded Eagles of Johnson-Brock and the 3-seed of Southern punched their proverbial tickets to the Subdistrict D1-1 Boys Basketball Tournament title bout with wins on Tuesday, as heard on B103!

Top Two Seeds Advance in Subdistrict D1-2 BBB Tournament

Top Two Seeds Advance in Subdistrict D1-2 BBB Tournament

BRAINARD, NE - The top two seeds punched their tickets to the Subdistrict D1-2 Boys Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Peru State College WBB Player Grabs HAAC Defensive Player of the Week Award

Peru State College WBB Player Grabs HAAC Defensive Player of the Week Award

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, February 24, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced their players of the week.

Irish Topple Titans in First Round of Subdistrict D1-1 BBB Tournament

Irish Topple Titans in First Round of Subdistrict D1-1 BBB Tournament

JOHNSON, NE - Falls City-Sacred Heart nabbed a 54-50 win over Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer in the first round of the Subdistrict D1-1 boys basketball tournament, as heard on B103 Monday.

Weeping Water BBB Team Advances in Subdistrict D1-2 Tournament

Weeping Water BBB Team Advances in Subdistrict D1-2 Tournament

BRAINARD, NE - Weeping Water's boys basketball team started its postseason off with a 53-47 win over Omaha Christian Academy on Monday, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Ten River Country Wrestlers Finish in the Top Six at the 2025 Boys State Wrestling Championships

Ten River Country Wrestlers Finish in the Top Six at the 2025 Boys State Wrestling Championships

OMAHA, NE - The three-day Boys State Wrestling Championships wrapped up at the CHI Health Center Arena in Omaha on Saturday. Ten area wrestlers made it to the podium with top-six finishes.

Lincoln Christian GBB Team Remains Perfect With Win Over Syracuse

Lincoln Christian GBB Team Remains Perfect With Win Over Syracuse

LINCOLN, NE - The Lincoln Christian Crusaders kept their perfect season going with a 77-38 win over Syracuse in the Subdistrict C1-1 Championship Game Thursday, as heard on B103.

Johnson-Brock Holds Off Elmwood-Murdock for Subdistrict C2-1 GBB Title

Johnson-Brock Holds Off Elmwood-Murdock for Subdistrict C2-1 GBB Title

JOHNSON, NE - The Eagles of Johnson-Brock won a tight battle over the Elmwood-Murdock Knights in the Subdistrict C2-1 Girls Basketball Championship on Thursday, 45-42, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Structure Fire South of Plattsmouth

Structure Fire South of Plattsmouth

PLATTSMOUTH, NE - Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire south of Plattsmouth Thursday morning, February 20.

Four River Country Wrestlers Claim Championships as Girls' State Tournament Wraps

Four River Country Wrestlers Claim Championships as Girls' State Tournament Wraps

OMAHA, NE - Four River Country wrestlers ended up at the top of their brackets as the Girls' State Wrestling Tournament concluded on Wednesday. Another ten local wrestlers secured top-six finishes!

Syracuse GBB Team Secures Spot in Subdistrict C1-1 Championship Game

Syracuse GBB Team Secures Spot in Subdistrict C1-1 Championship Game

LINCOLN, NE - The Syracuse Rockets used strong first and last quarters to advance in the Subdistrict C1-1 Tournament with a 45-41 win over the Falcons of Douglas County West on Wednesday, as heard on B103.

Lourdes Central Catholic Advances Over Pawnee City in Subdistrict D1-1 GBB Tourney

Lourdes Central Catholic Advances Over Pawnee City in Subdistrict D1-1 GBB Tourney

ODELL, NE - Lourdes Central Catholic nabbed a 53-35 win over Pawnee City in the opening round of the Subdistrict D1-1 Tournament on Tuesday, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Peru State College Hurler Takes Home Weekly HAAC Honor

Peru State College Hurler Takes Home Weekly HAAC Honor

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, February 17, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced their baseball players of the week

Tigers' Season Ends Against Bluejays

Tigers' Season Ends Against Bluejays

LINCOLN, NE - The Falls City girls basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 47-32 loss to Ashland-Greenwood on Monday in the Subdistrict C1-1 Tournament at Lincoln Christian.

Nebraska State Patrol mourns loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, killed in line of duty

Nebraska State Patrol mourns loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, killed in line of duty

The Nebraska State Patrol is mourning the tragic loss of Trooper Kyle McAcy, who was killed in the line of duty Monday after being struck by a snowplow on Interstate 80.

Longtime Fairbury Banker, Mayor, and Community leader Homer Ward passes away at 92

Longtime Fairbury Banker, Mayor, and Community leader Homer Ward passes away at 92

FAIRBURY, Neb. — The Fairbury community is mourning the loss of a man whose leadership and service spanned more than five decades. Homer Leroy Ward, a longtime banker, three-term mayor, and devoted civic leader, passed away on February 14, 2025, at

Syracuse Secures Home Split with Auburn

Syracuse Secures Home Split with Auburn

SYRACUSE, NE - As heard on B103, the Rockets picked up a solid win over the Bulldogs in girls hoops action Tuesday before the Auburn guys responded with a hard-fought victory over Syracuse in the guys' game.

Glenwood Guys Grab Win Over Visiting Nebraska City

Glenwood Guys Grab Win Over Visiting Nebraska City

GLENWOOD, IA - The Glenwood Rams defended their home court on Saturday, grabbing a 73-51 win over Nebraska City, as heard on B103.

UPDATE: Saturday Seward shooter posted bond day before allegedly killing ex-fiancee

UPDATE: Saturday Seward shooter posted bond day before allegedly killing ex-fiancee

Court documents reveal that Casey Kindt, facing abuse charges and a protection order, posted bond on Friday before he allegedly shot and killed Jamie Hagen, his former fiancee, on Saturday night in Seward.

Clarinda Splits Home Doubleheader with Glenwood on Senior Night

Clarinda Splits Home Doubleheader with Glenwood on Senior Night

CLARINDA, IA - The Clarinda Cardinals & Glenwood Rams split a doubleheader on Clarinda's senior night Tuesday, as heard on B103.

Weeping Water Sweeps Visiting Falls City in Friday Night Hoops

Weeping Water Sweeps Visiting Falls City in Friday Night Hoops

WEEPING WATER, NE - The Indians defended their home hardwood on Friday night, getting a doubleheader sweep over the Falls City Tigers, as heard on B103.

Johnson-Brock Sweeps Falls City-Sacred Heart in Thursday Night Hoops

Johnson-Brock Sweeps Falls City-Sacred Heart in Thursday Night Hoops

JOHNSON, NE - The Johnson-Brock Eagles swept the Irish of Falls City-Sacred Heart on Thursday, as heard on B103.

Peru State College Head Volleyball Coach Steps Down

Peru State College Head Volleyball Coach Steps Down

PERU, NE - Head Coach Madison Kindle has announced that she will be stepping down as head coach of the Bobcats' volleyball team.

Sterling and Lourdes Central Catholic Split Tuesday Night Doubleheader

Sterling and Lourdes Central Catholic Split Tuesday Night Doubleheader

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights split a home doubleheader in Tuesday night hoops against the Sterling Jets, as heard on B103.

Auburn and Nebraska City Split Hoops Doubleheader at Pioneers' Place

Auburn and Nebraska City Split Hoops Doubleheader at Pioneers' Place

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Pioneers & Bulldogs split a hoops doubleheader on Friday. The Nebraska City ladies grabbed a 47-28 win before the Auburn boys triumphed 63-18.

Visiting Knights Claim Victory in Nebraska City

Visiting Knights Claim Victory in Nebraska City

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The visiting Knights of Elmwood-Murdock claimed a doubleheader sweep over the Lourdes Central Catholic Knights on Friday, as heard on B103.

Nebraska federal land sales possible under revised BLM Plan

Nebraska federal land sales possible under revised BLM Plan

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.

Which high school boys’ sport is losing the most athletes? A deep dive into the numbers

Which high school boys’ sport is losing the most athletes? A deep dive into the numbers

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.

Titans Take Two Wins Over Pawnee City in Humboldt

Titans Take Two Wins Over Pawnee City in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, NE - The Titans of Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer swept a basketball doubleheader on Tuesday against visiting Pawnee City, as heard on B103.

Peru State College Men's Basketball Team Snares Third-Straight Weekly Honor from the HAAC

Peru State College Men's Basketball Team Snares Third-Straight Weekly Honor from the HAAC

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, January 20, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its players of the week.

Elmwood-Murdock Collects A Pair of Road Wins at Conestoga Friday

Elmwood-Murdock Collects A Pair of Road Wins at Conestoga Friday

MURRAY, NE - The Elmwood-Murdock Knights headed to the Conestoga gym on Friday and left the court with a doubleheader sweep of the Cougars.

INTERVIEW - Johnson-Brock Head Coach Lucus Dalinghaus

INTERVIEW - Johnson-Brock Head Coach Lucus Dalinghaus

INTERVIEW - Johnson-Brock Head Coach Lucus Dalinghaus

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Camden Dalinghaus

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Camden Dalinghaus

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Camden Dalinghaus

TOP PLAYS - Johnson-Brock secures MUDECAS crown in A-Division thriller

TOP PLAYS - Johnson-Brock secures MUDECAS crown in A-Division thriller

For the first time ever, Johnson-Brock is taking home the MUDECAS A-Division crown. 

INTERVIEW - FCSH Head Coach Doug Goltz

INTERVIEW - FCSH Head Coach Doug Goltz

INTERVIEW - FCSH Head Coach Doug Goltz

TOP PLAYS - FCSH wins MUDECAS B Division title

TOP PLAYS - FCSH wins MUDECAS B Division title

In a physical, turnover-heavy tilt, the Irish of Falls City Sacred Heart topped HTRS 31-22.

TOP PLAYS - Johnson-Brock wins first girls A-Division title

TOP PLAYS - Johnson-Brock wins first girls A-Division title

It's been a long time in the making, but Johnson-Brock girls basketball can call themselves champions in the MUDECAS A-Division. 

INTERVIEW - Johnson-Brock head coach Jeff Ottemann

INTERVIEW - Johnson-Brock head coach Jeff Ottemann

INTERVIEW - Johnson-Brock head coach Jeff Ottemann

Short mild spell to be followed by shot of Arctic air

Short mild spell to be followed by shot of Arctic air

After all, it is winter

Auburn Splits Home Hoops Action with Lourdes Central Catholic

Auburn Splits Home Hoops Action with Lourdes Central Catholic

AUBURN, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs split a home doubleheader of hoops action on Tuesday with the Lourdes Central Catholic Knights, as heard on B103!

Peru State College MBB Team Nabs Another Weekly Honor

Peru State College MBB Team Nabs Another Weekly Honor

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, January 13, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced their players of the week.

Uncover the Best Catering Services for Weddings and Events Across Brooklyn and NYC

Uncover the Best Catering Services for Weddings and Events Across Brooklyn and NYC

7 Gourmet Desserts You Can Add to Your Menu Using Bulk Chocolate

7 Gourmet Desserts You Can Add to Your Menu Using Bulk Chocolate

Best Seafood Restaurants in and Around Destin FL

Best Seafood Restaurants in and Around Destin FL

The Role of Restaurant Cleaning in Maintaining Food Safety

The Role of Restaurant Cleaning in Maintaining Food Safety

The Best Brunch Recipes for a Splendid Spring Get Together

The Best Brunch Recipes for a Splendid Spring Get Together

Passover Recipes for a Delicious Seder

Passover Recipes for a Delicious Seder

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

BC-Wheat KX

Nebraska officials search the Missouri River near Omaha for two teens and a child

Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier

RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

WNCC baseball earns split with Otero

Struggling Rockies fire hitting coach Hensley Meulens, replace him with former manager Clint Hurdle

Gering’s Maser wins Mitchell Golf Invite in scorecard playoff

Third class coming to eight-man football: Coaches react, reason for the changes

Ten Hastings High School seniors sign college letters of intent