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Nebraska sweeps DePaul, turns attention to Wrigley match

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

Fresh off winning their seventh football state championship since 2008, the 2026 Hanover football team is set for a new season in a new role as the defending champs.

Fairbury's Bonham Theatre prepares to celebrate 100th birthday later in September

The Bonham Theatre, the only surviving movie theater in Fairbury, first opened its doors in September 1926. One hundred years later, some of the people involved in keeping it afloat want to make sure its anniversary is celebrated properly.

'Growing women's sports': Husker Volleyball takes on Chicago

Fairbury man sentenced to 36 to 40 years for possession of child pornography

Last year, Nicholas Roehl and Jaimee Kleinbohl were found in possession of hundreds and photos and videos depicting children in an explicit manner. Now, he has been given nearly the maximum permitted sentence for those violations.

Public hearing to discuss Jefferson County budget upcoming, but no property tax postcard required

The upcoming proposed increase to Jefferson County's budget falls within the permitted margin of growth, meaning there is no need to issue an infamous property tax postcard.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson joins NCN's Tim Hackett to discuss the Tigers receiving a forfeit victory after last week's cancellation by Texas College, plus preview this week's game against Dakota Wesleyan.

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

The NAIA officially granted Doane a forfeit victory after last Saturday's contest against Texas College was cancelled.

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

A tip from a confidential informant helped lead Beatrice police to arrest three people on possession of meth or marijuana on Sunday night

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

Preston Franzen of Ruskin was sentenced to 200 days in jail after he stabbed Tanner Roop in the side and slashed his tire after a January altercation.

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers about new initiatives.

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Professional investigations drive Vandergrift's run for sheriff

Christien Vandergrift is a write-in candidate in Johnson County

Construction on the Kensington building is nearing the end.

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Exeter-Milligan/Friend scored on nearly all of its possessions and shut down Fairbury on defense in the 2026 season opener for both schools.

Friend hospital says former CEO repaid misused money, now wants to move forward

The Friend Community Healthcare System board said this week that former CEO Jared Chaffin repaid the nearly $40,000 the Nebraska state auditor alleged he improperly spent. Now, the hospital wants to move on and focus on the bigger picture.

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Fairbury football is ready to embark on a unique journey this season, their first playing 8-man football. But despite the new territory, excitement remains high for this year's class of Jeffs.

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Bullfroging season underway in Nebraska

Season Preview: Beatrice Volleyball is ready to get the season underway.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

Our Doane Coach Conversations series returns just in time for the 2026 football season! Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson joins NCN's Tim Hackett every week to discuss all things Tiger football.

NPPD planning power line project connecting parts of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas

Nebraska Public Power District is planning a power line project that would reinforce the area around Daykin and Tobias and stretch across the Kansas border.

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

JCH&L CEO Holly Wolff to step down in September

Fairbury's Jefferson Community Health and Life announced Monday that CEO Holly Wolff will be resigning from her position in September.

Clatonia to consider lifting water conservation, explore options to add second well

The Southeast Nebraska village of Clatonia has been under a water usage restriction for the last month after learning that its lone water well was not pumping properly. Now, the tiny Gage County town is assessing its next steps.

Straight out of Canada, Fairbury cemetery receives second columbarium

The Fairbury cemetery is running out of space for its cremations. So this week, they erected a new columbarium, with assistance from a crew from Canada.

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

Busy NSAA Board of Directors meeting held, before high school activities begin

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