Tim Hackett

Sports Director and News Reporter

August 18, 2026Updated: August 18, 2026

By Trevor Steinmeyer

Bullfroging season underway in Nebraska

Bullfroging season underway in Nebraska

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

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.

State

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

10 hrs 51 mins ago

Omaha man arrested after pursuit in stolen delivery van on I-80

11 hrs 17 mins ago

Narjes takes on City library directorship

11 hrs 23 mins ago

Nebraska certifies two new political parties following state Supreme Court ruling

11 hrs 42 mins ago

California man faces drug possession, but not distribution charge, after more than 100 grams of meth found near Valentine, 5 pounds found in motel

12 hrs 1 min ago

Steffen retains planning role for Richardson County

12 hrs 2 mins ago

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

12 hrs 22 mins ago

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

August 25th 2026, 11:02 PM UTC

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

August 25th 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

August 25th 2026, 2:51 PM UTC

Community volleyball season starts August 27

August 24th 2026, 10:00 PM UTC

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

August 21st 2026, 12:29 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

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