NCN Football Rankings: Week 9 - Oct. 20

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska has released its Week 9 rankings for the 2025 Nebraska high school football season.

October 18, 2025Updated: October 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House

In 2026, there are at least two other candidates vying to represent Nebraska’s biggest district in D.C. - one Democrat and one Independent, who ultimately share the same goal: removing incumbent Adrian Smith from Congress.

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

City of Fairbury under water warning, stage two of water emergency

Due to consistent high demand and low supply, Fairbury is now in the second stage of a water emergency contingency plan. Residents are being asked to seriously restrict water usage.

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash

State

Dan Osborn denies recruiting Platner amid controversy

7 hrs 31 mins ago

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Philips, Sedgwick counties

11 hrs 21 mins ago

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Washington counties

11 hrs 34 mins ago

Roads temporarily closed at Wildcat Hills SRA

11 hrs 43 mins ago

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

12 hrs 6 mins ago

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

12 hrs 35 mins ago

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

16 hrs 45 mins ago

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

July 8th 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

June 30th 2026, 11:03 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC