Four week project will require parking and lane restrictions

Wilber aims to revive historic brewery.

Toxic blue-green algae has Nebraska health officials issuing three alerts this week

People always wonder how they can be a help in their community. But it really can be as simple as a small little ice cream stand. 

Driver of pickup was transported for medical treatment

Self-insured county government to see 12% increase in costs this coming budget year

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule is energized by his team’s performance last season.

Schools and programs taking part in American Solar Challenge made a stop at Homestead National Historical Park

Collision involved four vehicles and a trailhead picnic shelter

A Wymore woman was arrested on Monday after giving birth to a baby in a drug-filled house.

For firefighters, the flames aren’t the only thing they are battling. 

LINCOLN, Neb — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Jeffrey Gold, touches on his early priorities heading into the 2024 fall semester.

Nebraska Game and Parks recently documented a new fish species to the state and it was found in southeast Nebraska. 

As the weather warms up across Nebraska as we get into the middle and later parts of the summer, it can lead to a bloom of blue green algae.

News Channel Nebraska spoke with District 30 Sen. Myron Dorn who represents Gage County and parts of rural Lancaster County. 

Southeast Community College enrollment growth means increase in expected state funding

Local chamber holds annual Ag Appreciation barbeque

LINCOLN, Neb. — The 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl football game, played Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska- Kearney will feature the following coaches:

Pettitti says he feels good about the league’s footprint. But what about the possibility to keep adding schools?

The cost of living is increasing all across the state, including living in a nursing home. 

Lawmakers say they were not notified of the cuts last spring and still had not received details days before a planned special session on property tax relief.

Gov. Jim Pillen is continuing to push for his Nebraska Plan to reduce property taxes ahead of an expected special session of the Nebraska Legislature.

Kevin and Julie Monfelt’s journey began in 2014.

Nebraska's new law facilitates seamless communication between mental health and emergency providers, enhancing the integration of the 988 suicide prevention line with 911 services statewide.

Arrests made Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Former Doane track and field athlete Taleah Williams qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Precious McKesson, executive director of Nebraska Democratic Party, says there's work ahead for Democrats

The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb issued a statement on President Biden stepping down as the Democratic Party presidential nominee on Sunday.

More road work will begin in southeast Nebraska around Fairbury, on U-S136.

The city of York got $15.6 million from the federal government to built a hiking and biking trail that city officials have dreamt of for two decades. It seemed like a no-brainer, until it didn’t.

The Wymore Area Livestock show was a a bit of a warm up for next week’s Gage County Fair.

Another electrical fire set ablaze a semi and building east of Fairbury Thursday, calling over 30 firefighters to respond. 

The summer season brings a unique set of challenges for cattle farmers.

More construction will begin on highways in southeast Nebraska, this one, near Odell.

The Crete Fire Department is welcoming its biggest influx of volunteers at one time.

Legislators return to the State Capitol for a special session, July 27th

Diode Communications has completed its Jefferson County Rural Fiber broadband project, offering high speed internet to rural homes. 

Pickup was attempted to pass when it collided with semitrailer truck

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss his thoughts on Nebraska potentially returning to the prestigious Association of American Universities. 

Work will begin on a Jefferson County road at the end of July, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 

On Wednesday, the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office issued a statement in response to the published opinion of Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on LB20.

Cats, dogs, and automobiles all filled the Gage County Fairgrounds on Wednesday afternoon.

JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center is working with Jeffs Gone M.A.D. to hold a 1 mile or 5K run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The game of golf is growing at an international level and in Fairbury, organizers put together an event at the Fairbury country club, aimed at teaching juniors the game of golf, along with PGA Professional Bryan Flanagan. 

Doane University is getting some recognition in the first ever GPAC Athletic Trainer of the Year award. 

University teams will compete in a solar car cross-country event that goes through Nebraska

Search of a home along Market Street seizes drugs, a weapon and drug paraphernalia

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss where Nebraska fits into the state of higher education in the 21st Century and who he'd like to see helping lead NU's campuses in the future. 

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.

Apartment building was evacuated while law officers investigated

The NDOT faces scrutiny after a state audit revealed misuse of funds, including over $6 million in annual overtime pay for most employees, and millions more in 'unexplained' expenses on fuel and fleet-related costs.

Adjustments will eliminate school zones at buildings no longer used by the school district

City would pick up 48 additional housing units with the development

An electrical garage fire headlined the morning Sunday in Fairbury during the closing day of its county fair. 

News Channel Nebraska's Eric McKay interviews NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold

A southeast Nebraska athlete is heading to the MLB after a state championship season at Norris High School.

Hastings College football program is relying on its youth to replace all conference departures. 

After four losing seasons in the last five years, Doane football has a new leader at the helm.

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

Gage County Historical Society marks 150 years of the barn, with weekend events

Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

The county fair season is just underway with one of the biggest attractions being the livestock shows. 

As he grew Nebraska’s largest hog operation, Jim Pillen made economic and environmental assurances to residents of small communities where he was looking to build. Some residents profited. Others say Pillen Family Farms prospered while they suffered.

Timmerman is spending the summer with the Matsu Miners in the Alaska Baseball League.