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Syracuse and Elmwood-Murdock Split Basketball Doubleheader on Thursday
Syracuse and Elmwood-Murdock Split Basketball Doubleheader on Thursday

SYRACUSE, NE - The Syracuse Rockets split a home doubleheader with the Elmwood-Murdock Knights on Thursday. The visiting girls grabbed a 51-31 win before the host guys picked up a 63-39 victory.

East Mills Sweeps Fremont-Mills in Friday Night Hoops

East Mills Sweeps Fremont-Mills in Friday Night Hoops

MALVERN, IA - The East Mills Wolverines defended their home court against their neighbors from Fremont-Mills on Friday, grabbing a doubleheader sweep on the basketball court, as heard on B103.

Lions Clobber Cougars in Doubleheader Hoops Season Opener

Lions Clobber Cougars in Doubleheader Hoops Season Opener

LOUISVILLE, NE - The Lions defended their home court on Thursday, getting a doubleheader sweep of the visiting Conestoga Cougars to start the season for both schools.

Nine Sidney High School students received Outstanding Performer honors at 2024 Class B-6 District Play Production Contest

Nine Sidney High School students received Outstanding Performer honors at 2024 Class B-6 District Play Production Contest

Nine Sidney High School students received Outstanding Performer at the 2024 Class B-6 District Play Production contest.

Eleven Different Peru State Football Players Recognized by HAAC

Eleven Different Peru State Football Players Recognized by HAAC

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Thursday, November 21, the Heart of America Athletic Conference named its Football All- Conference Award winners.

Four Bobcat Volleyball Players Honored by Heart of America Athletic Conference

Four Bobcat Volleyball Players Honored by Heart of America Athletic Conference

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Tuesday, November 19, the Heart of America Athletic Conference named its Women's Volleyball All- Conference Award winners.

The Sun Sets on the LCC Football Season at Sandy Creek

The Sun Sets on the LCC Football Season at Sandy Creek

FAIRFIELD, NE - Lourdes Central Catholic's run of upsets in the Class D1 football tournament came to an end in the semifinals on Friday, as Sandy Creek moved on to the title bout with a 63-8 win.

Auburn's Football Season Ends in Wahoo

Auburn's Football Season Ends in Wahoo

WAHOO, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs saw their season come to a close in the Class C1 Semifinals on Friday with a 59-7 loss at Wahoo.

Auburn Secures Semifinal Spot with Narrow Win at Bluejays' Nest

Auburn Secures Semifinal Spot with Narrow Win at Bluejays' Nest

ASHLAND, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs' football squad won a second-straight nailbiter in the Class C1 playoffs Friday night, taking the lead in the fourth quarter of a 20-19 win at two-seed Ashland-Greenwood.

Lourdes Central Catholic Scores Late to Land Playoff Win Over Plainview

Lourdes Central Catholic Scores Late to Land Playoff Win Over Plainview

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights scored a game-winning touchdown in the final minute of play for a second-straight week on Friday, this time to knock out the Plainview Pirates and claim a spot in the Class D1 semifinals.

Johnson-Brock Volleyball Squad Takes Third Place at State Tournament

Johnson-Brock Volleyball Squad Takes Third Place at State Tournament

LINCOLN, NE - After a rousing upset victory over Oakland-Craig in the first round of the State Tournament on Thursday, 7-seed Johnson-Brock drew the 3-seed of Thayer Central on Friday afternoon.

Eagles Stun Knights at State Volleyball Tournament to Advance

Eagles Stun Knights at State Volleyball Tournament to Advance

LINCOLN, NE - Johnson-Brock pulled off a comeback win in the opening round of the Class C2 State Volleyball Tournament on Thursday in Lincoln, stunning 2-seed Oakland-Craig; 25-19, 16-25, 14-25, 25-23, 15-11.

Local Peru State Volleyball Player Nabs Second Weekly Award of the Season

Local Peru State Volleyball Player Nabs Second Weekly Award of the Season

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, November 4, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced their Players of the Week.

Peru Offense is the Cat's Meow in Dominant Win Over Culver-Stockton

Peru Offense is the Cat's Meow in Dominant Win Over Culver-Stockton

PERU, NE - The Peru State football team took a commanding win over the Culver-Stockton Wildcats 52-21 on Saturday afternoon scoring the most points in a game since 2017.

Auburn Bulldogs Scratch Out Late Win Over O'Neill in First Round of Playoffs

Auburn Bulldogs Scratch Out Late Win Over O'Neill in First Round of Playoffs

AUBURN, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs survived a hard fought battle with the O'Neill Eagles on Friday, starting the playoffs with a narrow 9-7 win.

Decoding Nebraska's Ballot: No abortion after first trimester

Decoding Nebraska's Ballot: No abortion after first trimester

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.

Decoding Nebraska's Ballot: Scholarships for private school students

Decoding Nebraska's Ballot: Scholarships for private school students

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.

Decoding Nebraska's ballot: Guide to the medical marijuana measures

Decoding Nebraska's ballot: Guide to the medical marijuana measures

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

Auburn Shuts Out Nebraska City in Regular Season Finale

Auburn Shuts Out Nebraska City in Regular Season Finale

PERU, NE - Auburn honed its defense in a 53-0 shutout of Nebraska City at Peru State College on Friday as the Bulldogs prepare for the postseason.

Thayer Central Slips Past Johnson-Brock in Opening Round of Football Playoffs

Thayer Central Slips Past Johnson-Brock in Opening Round of Football Playoffs

JOHNSON, NE - Johnson Brock came into the postseason 6-2 and #8 on the east side of the Class D1 NSAA Bracket.

Big Plays Lead Lourdes Central Catholic Past Wisner-Pilger in Playoff Win

Big Plays Lead Lourdes Central Catholic Past Wisner-Pilger in Playoff Win

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights defended their home turf on Thursday as they knocked Wisner-Pilger out of the playoffs in first round action, 42-30.

Peru State Football Squad Comes Through Late for Homecoming Win

Peru State Football Squad Comes Through Late for Homecoming Win

PERU, NE - The Peru State College football team defeated the William Penn Statesmen in the 2024 Homecoming Game, 28-21, on Saturday, October 19.

Fremont-Mills Grabs District 10 Title with Big Win Over Sidney

Fremont-Mills Grabs District 10 Title with Big Win Over Sidney

TABOR, IA - It was an 8-man football matchup on Friday night as the 3-4 Sidney Cowboys took on the 6-1 Fremont-Mills Knights.

Lourdes Central Catholic Wins Regular Season Finale Against Johnson-Brock

Lourdes Central Catholic Wins Regular Season Finale Against Johnson-Brock

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights wound down the regular season with a 34-24 win over a strong Johnson-Brock squad on Thursday night.

Competitive Senate Race: Fischer and Osborn On Key Issues

Competitive Senate Race: Fischer and Osborn On Key Issues

The U.S. Senate race in Nebraska is drawing national attention, with outlets like CBS calling it "unexpectedly competitive." Independent Dan Osborn is trying to unseat two-term Republican Senator Deb Fischer, and recent polls suggest a close contest.

Peru State Volleyball Player Honored by Conference for Defensive Efforts

Peru State Volleyball Player Honored by Conference for Defensive Efforts

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Monday, October 14, the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced their Players of the Week. Kennedy Miller (Sr., Plattsmouth, Neb.) was named Heart Women's Volleyball Defender of the Week, presented by Molten.

Nebraska City Football Scores Season-High in Loss to Wilber-Clatonia

Nebraska City Football Scores Season-High in Loss to Wilber-Clatonia

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - Nebraska City scored a season-high on senior night, but it wasn't quite enough as Wilber-Clatonia left town with a 35-20 win on Friday night.

Weeping Water Topples Titans of Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer in Home Finale

Weeping Water Topples Titans of Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer in Home Finale

WEEPING WATER, NE - The Weeping Water Indians bounced back from their lone loss of the season with a strong game against Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer in a 52-11 win on Friday.

Bobcats Drop High-Scoring Battle with Yellowjackets

Bobcats Drop High-Scoring Battle with Yellowjackets

LAMONI, IA - The Peru State football team fell to the Graceland Yellowjackets, 43-35, on Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats are now 1-1 in the Heart of America Conference and 3-2 overall.

Pioneer Softball Team Dominates in Subdistrict Tournament

Pioneer Softball Team Dominates in Subdistrict Tournament

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Nebraska City softball squad emphatically punched its ticket to the B-6 District Final by winning a pair of run-rule games against Roncalli Catholic/Duchesne Academy and Plattsmouth on Monday.

Auburn Turns in Powerful Performance at Falls City

Auburn Turns in Powerful Performance at Falls City

FALLS CITY, NE - Auburn came into Jug Brown Stadium to take on the Falls City Tigers on Friday night and showed why they're at #9 in the NCN Football Rankings with a dominant 45-0 road win.

Peru State Volleyball Team Splits Weekend Road Trip

Peru State Volleyball Team Splits Weekend Road Trip

The Peru State volleyball team took a road trip to Missouri over the weekend and split its two matches.

Lourdes Central Catholic Deals Weeping Water Its First Loss of 2024

Lourdes Central Catholic Deals Weeping Water Its First Loss of 2024

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights handed the Weeping Water Indians their first loss of the season on Friday in an impressive homecoming win, 62-14.

Peru State Football Uses Ground Game and Special Teams to Clobber Clarke

Peru State Football Uses Ground Game and Special Teams to Clobber Clarke

DUBUQUE, IA - The Peru State Football Team defeated the Clarke University Pride in their first conference game of the season, 34-9, on Saturday, September 28. The Bobcats are now 3-1 and 1-0 in The North Division of the Heart of America Conference.

Verizon says network fully restored, steps to take if still having issues

Verizon says network fully restored, steps to take if still having issues

Verizon has announced that today’s network disruption has been fully resolved, according to a statement from the company.

Mount Mercy Sweeps Bobcats in Friday Night Volleyball Clash in Peru

Mount Mercy Sweeps Bobcats in Friday Night Volleyball Clash in Peru

PERU, NE - The Peru State volleyball team faced off against the Mount Mercy Mustangs on Friday night, falling in straight sets. The Bobcats are now 5-12 overall and 1-4 in the Heart of America Conference.

Hot Start Helps Johnson-Brock Defend Home Turf Against Elmwood-Murdock

Hot Start Helps Johnson-Brock Defend Home Turf Against Elmwood-Murdock

JOHNSON, NE - It was all Johnson-Brock on Friday night as the Eagles hosted Elmwood-Murdock and picked up a 56-20 win over the Knights.

Bobcat Volleyball Falls to 1-3 in Conference with Loss at Central Methodist

Bobcat Volleyball Falls to 1-3 in Conference with Loss at Central Methodist

FAYETTE, MO - The Peru State Bobcats traveled to Fayette, Missouri, to take on the #18 Central Methodist Eagles. The Bobcats fell 0-3 in the matchup.

Pioneers Unable to Shed Bison Defenders in Home Loss

Pioneers Unable to Shed Bison Defenders in Home Loss

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Pioneers stayed winless on the season as Central City came to town Friday and left with a 55-0 win.

Nebraska City opens economic development toolbox for GoodLife Agriculture

Nebraska City opens economic development toolbox for GoodLife Agriculture

Salmon farm is expected to increase value for property tax purposes by $61 million

Fall color change in Nebraska: When will it happen? How will early fall heat impact it?

Fall color change in Nebraska: When will it happen? How will early fall heat impact it?

News Channel Nebraska went to find the answers as to how a warm fall will impact leaf color change in the Cornhusker state.

Pioneers Pound Peru State as Bobcats Suffer First Loss of the Season

Pioneers Pound Peru State as Bobcats Suffer First Loss of the Season

OLATHE, KS - The Peru State Bobcats traveled to Olathe Kansas to take on the MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers. The Bobcats fell 6-53 in the matchup.

Tigers Defend Home Turf in Clash with Cougars

Tigers Defend Home Turf in Clash with Cougars

FALLS CITY, NE - After a slow start, the Falls City Tigers got things going in the second half to knock off the Conestoga Cougars on Friday, September 13, 28-7.

Bobcats' Volleyball Squad Takes Two Five-Set Wins Away from Triangular Trip

Bobcats' Volleyball Squad Takes Two Five-Set Wins Away from Triangular Trip

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Peru State volleyball squad grabbed two marathon wins in Kansas City over the weekend as Avila University hosted a triangular with the Bobcats & Briar Cliff getting invites.

Peru State Football Squad Grounds CMU Eagles

Peru State Football Squad Grounds CMU Eagles

PERU, NE - The Peru State football team defeated the Central Methodist Eagles in their home opener, 35-3, on Saturday, September 7. The Bobcats are now 2-0 to start the season.

Elmwood-Murdock Takes Tight Tussle Over Lourdes CC

Elmwood-Murdock Takes Tight Tussle Over Lourdes CC

ELMWOOD, NE - In an epic back & forth battle, the Elmwood-Murdock Knights defended their land in a 46-42 triumph over the Knights of Lourdes Central Catholic on Friday, September 6.

New Nebraska City police chief highlights officer training, mental health response

New Nebraska City police chief highlights officer training, mental health response

Mayor Bequette credits Murry for building enthusiasm and partnerships

Peru State College Football Squad Comes Back for OT Win at Hastings

Peru State College Football Squad Comes Back for OT Win at Hastings

HASTINGS, NE - The Peru State football team defeated the Hastings Broncos with a thrilling overtime win in their season opener Saturday.

Knights Start the Season Strong Against Falls City-Sacred Heart

Knights Start the Season Strong Against Falls City-Sacred Heart

FALLS CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights started the season with a dominant road win over Falls City-Sacred Heart on Friday, 60-8.

Peru State College Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees

Peru State College Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees

The Peru State College Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame class, which includes four individuals and one team.

City approves $1 million for GoodLife Agriculture

City approves $1 million for GoodLife Agriculture

Growth Fund loan will have unprecedented promise and flimsy security

Peru State Volleyball Drops Season-Opener at York in Five Sets

Peru State Volleyball Drops Season-Opener at York in Five Sets

YORK, NE - The Peru State Volleyball team opened their 2024 season in York, NE, taking on the York Panthers. The Bobcats fell in a hard-fought 5-set match against the Panthers on Saturday, August 17.

Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Tim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Peru State Names News Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Peru State Names News Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

PERU, NE - The Peru State Athletics Department is excited to announce the hiring of Riley Shaw as the next Women's Basketball Assistant Coach.

Peru State Picked Fourth in Preseason Football Poll for the Heart North

Peru State Picked Fourth in Preseason Football Poll for the Heart North

OVERLAND PARK, KS - The Heart of America Athletic Conference football coaches selected their 2024 Heart North and South Preseason Coaches' Polls this week, as Grand View and Benedictine were picked to top the Heart North and South Divisions respectively.

Peru State Continues to Show Its Character

Peru State Continues to Show Its Character

PERU, NE - On Wednesday, July 31, the NAIA announced the 2023-24 Champions of Character Five-Star Institutions.

Peru State College MBB Player Wins Emil S. Liston Award for the HAAC

Peru State College MBB Player Wins Emil S. Liston Award for the HAAC

PERU, NE - Peru State Athletics is excited to announce and congratulate Amir Poat on being the Heart of America candidate for the Emil S. Liston Award.

"It's on!" Garden show competition rising

"It's on!" Garden show competition rising

Becca Berner is first garden collection winner in a decade

Peru State College Announces New Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball

Peru State College Announces New Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball

PERU, NE - The Peru State Men's Basketball Team is excited to announce the hiring of Jordon Johnson as Assistant Coach.

'Peru State is going to win the national championship this year': very high expectations set by the Bobcats program

'Peru State is going to win the national championship this year': very high expectations set by the Bobcats program

Peru State Football went 5-6 last year but they have high hopes and high expectations for this season. And I mean very high expectations.

Nebraska DOT issues urgent alert after spike in deadly crashes

Nebraska DOT issues urgent alert after spike in deadly crashes

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Thayer County Sheriff's Office conducts successful search warrant execution

Thayer County Sheriff's Office conducts successful search warrant execution

One arrested after successful search warrant

Falls City hospital vigilant against lung cancer

Falls City hospital vigilant against lung cancer

Community Medical Center collaborates with Health Care Quality Improvement Platform

Ashley Robertson Takes Over Peru State Dance Team

Ashley Robertson Takes Over Peru State Dance Team

PERU, NE - The Peru State Athletic Department has proudly named Ashley Robertson as the new Peru State Dance Coach.

Preparations underway ahead of flood surge

Preparations underway ahead of flood surge

Atchison: levees are new, untested and considered vulnerable