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New subdivisions planned as Valentine looks to grow
New subdivisions planned as Valentine looks to grow

Valentine city leaders and developers are laying the groundwork for new growth.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern recap, Waldorf preview

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern recap, Waldorf preview

Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson breaks down his team's strong finish against Northwestern, and outlines how meaningful a win against Waldorf in the season finale this weekend would be.

Chadron State heads to Oklahoma in Little's debut

Chadron State heads to Oklahoma in Little's debut

With new coach Jalen Little leading the way, the Chadron State College women's basketball team will open its season this Saturday and Sunday on the road by playing a double-header against Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma. 

Colorado sports notes: Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Colorado sports notes: Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Paul DePodesta has a sense of autonomy as he takes the role of president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies.

Big Red Buzz: Defense squeezes in during Emmett for Heisman week

Big Red Buzz: Defense squeezes in during Emmett for Heisman week

Benning advocates for multiple Huskers for all-conference honors

Eagles go five sets with Regis

Eagles go five sets with Regis

In a match that went the full five sets with two sets going to extra points, the Chadron State volleyball program came two points short on their home court against Regis, falling 27-29, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 16-14 on Tuesday night in Chadron.

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets extend winning streak to five with victory over Kings

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets extend winning streak to five with victory over Kings

Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and had 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray added 23 points and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth game in a row, 122-108 over the Sacramento Kings.

College hoops roundup: No. 19 Gonzaga dominates 2nd half in 90-63 win over No. 23 Creighton

College hoops roundup: No. 19 Gonzaga dominates 2nd half in 90-63 win over No. 23 Creighton

Graham Ike had 20 points and 10 rebounds as No. 19 Gonzaga smothered No. 23 Creighton in the second half of a 90-63 victory.

Cougar notes: WNCC captures first win by beating EWC 81-78

Cougar notes: WNCC captures first win by beating EWC 81-78

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team captured their first win of the season, holding Eastern Wyoming College to just seven points in the final six minutes to earn the 81-78 win Tuesday night in Torrington, Wyoming.

From NFL to MLB: Paul DePodesta's surprising return to baseball with the Rockies

From NFL to MLB: Paul DePodesta's surprising return to baseball with the Rockies

Paul DePodesta made a surprising return to baseball as the Colorado Rockies' head of baseball operations.

Kearney High’s Brandon Cool retires after 25 seasons leading bearcat football

Kearney High’s Brandon Cool retires after 25 seasons leading bearcat football

After 25 years and a state championship, the Bearcats’ longtime leader says it’s the right time to step aside.

Brandon Cool retires as Kearney High football coach after 25 seasons

Brandon Cool retires as Kearney High football coach after 25 seasons

Head coach Brandon Cool telling his team on Monday afternoon he's retiring from the program after a quarter century.

Broncos' Alex Singleton had surgery for testicular cancer a day after playing a prime-time game

Broncos' Alex Singleton had surgery for testicular cancer a day after playing a prime-time game

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton recently underwent surgery for testicular cancer.

Eagles notes: Chadron State in top 25 for first time since 2013

Eagles notes: Chadron State in top 25 for first time since 2013

For the first time this season, Chadron State broke into the top 25 of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll, marking the first time in over 12 years the Eagles have been included. 

Beatrice school board member Marissa Centeno submits resignation from board

Beatrice school board member Marissa Centeno submits resignation from board

The Beatrice School Board now has an open seat.

Scottsbluff’s Hoxworth hired as NSAA assistant director

Scottsbluff’s Hoxworth hired as NSAA assistant director

Scottsbluff Activities Director Dave Hoxworth has been hired as an NSAA assistant director.

NCN to televise Omaha Westside vs. Millard South, battle of Class A powerhouses

NCN to televise Omaha Westside vs. Millard South, battle of Class A powerhouses

The biggest high school football game of the season is coming to News Channel Nebraska.

2025 Nebraska Volleyball State Championships: Freeman, Milford, Norris all earn state titles

2025 Nebraska Volleyball State Championships: Freeman, Milford, Norris all earn state titles

Congratulations to the three schools from the southeastern part of Nebraska that captured state titles at the 2025 NSAA Volleyball State Championships this weekend in Lincoln: Freeman (C2), Milford (C1) and Norris (B)!

Pine Bluffs finishes fourth at Wyoming Class 2A State Volleyball Tournament

Pine Bluffs finishes fourth at Wyoming Class 2A State Volleyball Tournament

Pine Bluffs volleyball closed its season with a fourth place finish at the Class 2A Wyoming State Tournament on Saturday.

Local teams ready for state as CHSAA releases volleyball tournament brackets

Local teams ready for state as CHSAA releases volleyball tournament brackets

Merino, Fleming, Holyoke, Yuma, Sedgwick County, Caliche and Sterling are all headed to the Denver Coliseum this week to chase a state title.

Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4.

Jorgensen scores 25 in Colorado State's 97-74 victory against Omaha

Jorgensen scores 25 in Colorado State's 97-74 victory against Omaha

Led by Kyle Jorgensen's 25 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Omaha Mavericks 97-74.

WNCC women put four in double figures in win over LCCC

WNCC women put four in double figures in win over LCCC

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team put four players in double figures and held Laramie County Community College to just 11 points in the second and third quarter in registering a 71-55 win Sunday afternoon at Cougar Palace.

Sports Broadcast Schedule

Sports Broadcast Schedule

Cheer on your favorite teams this season on your Hometown Sports Network. Listen on 987 The Big Boy (98.7 FM), Cheyenne County Country (1340 AM, 95.7 FM) and 1043 KIMB (104.3 FM), and watch on News Channel Nebraska TV.

Yee’s overtime kick lifts Chadron State past Western Colorado, sets up RMAC title showdown

Yee’s overtime kick lifts Chadron State past Western Colorado, sets up RMAC title showdown

Chadron State senior Wilson Yee kicked a 47-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Eagles past Western Colorado 27-24, setting up a winner-take-all RMAC title showdown next week at CSU Pueblo.

Casper downs Central Wyoming for Region IX title

Casper downs Central Wyoming for Region IX title

The Casper College and Central Wyoming College volleyball teams both had one goal in mind: earn a trip to the NJCAA national tournament that begins November 19 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

STATE CHAMPIONS: Norris goes back to back after four set win over Elkhorn North

STATE CHAMPIONS: Norris goes back to back after four set win over Elkhorn North

The Norris Titans have gone back to back as state champions in Class B. 

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his sixth triple-double in nine games this season, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 117-100.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 8

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 8

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 8

STATE CHAMPIONS: Freeman wins C-2 title with four set win over LCC

STATE CHAMPIONS: Freeman wins C-2 title with four set win over LCC

The Freeman Falcons are state champions!

Hanover annihilates Burlingame, advances to sectional round of 2025 Kansas DII football playoffs

Hanover annihilates Burlingame, advances to sectional round of 2025 Kansas DII football playoffs

Hanover is one of the final eight teams standing in the 2025 Kansas DII football postseason field after defeating Burlingame in the Wildcats' second straight dominant performance.

Red Raiders Roll Past Fort Calhoun, Advance to Semifinals

Red Raiders Roll Past Fort Calhoun, Advance to Semifinals

The Sidney Red Raiders are headed back to the Class C-1 state semifinals for the third straight year after rolling past Fort Calhoun, 46–16, Friday afternoon at Weymouth Field.

Leyton finishes season in the D6 quarterfinals

Leyton finishes season in the D6 quarterfinals

The Stuart Broncos are heading back to the D6 football semifinals for the second straight year after forcing five turnovers and holding off Leyton in a 31-25 quarterfinal victory Friday afternoon.

Late rallies hurt Eagle volleyball against Mesa

Late rallies hurt Eagle volleyball against Mesa

Chadron State fell victim to some late-in-the-set scoring runs by Colorado Mesa, which came from behind in the final two sets to earn a sweep over the Eagles – 25-12, 25-23, 26-24 – in Brownson Arena in Grand Junction Friday night. 

Nuggets dominate Warriors without Stephen Curry 129-104, Nikola Jokic just shy of triple-double

Nuggets dominate Warriors without Stephen Curry 129-104, Nikola Jokic just shy of triple-double

Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, and Jamal Murray added 23 as the Denver Nuggets dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-104.

WNCC volleyball ends season, NJC wins Region IX title

WNCC volleyball ends season, NJC wins Region IX title

Northeastern Junior College captured the first of two Region IX titles Friday evening as they swept Casper College in straight sets 27-25, 25-9, 25-18 Friday at Cougar Palace.

Ord stuns top-seeded Cedar Catholic in C2 quarters

Ord stuns top-seeded Cedar Catholic in C2 quarters

A late touchdown lifted the Chanticleers to a 27-21 victory

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 7

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 7

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 7

Garden County powers past Silver Lake to reach Class D6 semifinals

Garden County powers past Silver Lake to reach Class D6 semifinals

Garden County stayed perfect Friday, beating Silver Lake 42-6 in Oshkosh to advance to the Class D6 semifinals. The Eagles (10-0) will host Stuart next week with a trip to the state championship on the line.

Norris advances to Class B final with four set win over Waverly

Norris advances to Class B final with four set win over Waverly

The Norris Titans are one win a way from going back to back as Class B state champions. 

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge sweeps Oakland-Craig to book a trip to its first State Championship match

Laurel-Concord-Coleridge sweeps Oakland-Craig to book a trip to its first State Championship match

The "Cinderella Story" for C2's #6 seed continues into the title fight as the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Bears sweep the #7 Oakland-Craig Knights (25-23, 25-17, 25-23).

Freeman sweeps Yutan, advances to state finals

Freeman sweeps Yutan, advances to state finals

Freeman has a chance to win their first state championship since 2014.

Broncos' defense is on pace for an NFL sacks record, but can their broken offense get fixed?

Broncos' defense is on pace for an NFL sacks record, but can their broken offense get fixed?

The Denver Broncos have been relying on a strong defense to maintain their 8-2 record this season.

Hubbard's 26 lead Abilene Christian past Omaha 73-71

Hubbard's 26 lead Abilene Christian past Omaha 73-71

Led by Bradyn Hubbard's 26 points, the Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated the Omaha Mavericks 73-71 on Thursday.

WNCC falls to Casper in regionals; play Central Wyoming Friday in an elimination game

WNCC falls to Casper in regionals; play Central Wyoming Friday in an elimination game

Casper College and Northeastern Junior College secured their spots in the Region IX championship at 5 p.m. Friday at Cougar Palace in Scottsbluff.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Northwestern preview

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Northwestern preview

Doane football coach Jonathan Johnson outlines the improvements his team made compared to last year's game against Morningside, and shares what the focuses are ahead of this weekend's matchup with Northwestern.

#6 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge knocks off #6 Norfolk Catholic on upset-heavy day

#6 Laurel-Concord-Coleridge knocks off #6 Norfolk Catholic on upset-heavy day

On a chaotic day in Class C2, the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Bears add to the madness by taking down Norfolk Catholic in four sets (25-23, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22).

Rockies hiring DePodesta of 'Moneyball' fame from NFL's Browns to run baseball ops, AP source says

Rockies hiring DePodesta of 'Moneyball' fame from NFL's Browns to run baseball ops, AP source says

The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta from the NFL's Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Nov. 6

Thursday's local scoreboard, Nov. 6

Thursday's local scoreboard, Nov. 6

Ashley Ford named new Beatrice softball head coach

Ashley Ford named new Beatrice softball head coach

Beatrice Public Schools has announced Ashley Ford as the new head softball coach. 

Hastings College adds three new varsity NAIA sports

Hastings College adds three new varsity NAIA sports

Hastings College is expanding its athletics program by adding three new varsity sports for the 2026-27 season.

Ord trying to turn 0-3 start into championship run

Ord trying to turn 0-3 start into championship run

The last 0-3 team to go this far in the C2 playoffs won the state title

Dundy County-Stratton sweeps Garden County for first state volleyball win

Dundy County-Stratton sweeps Garden County for first state volleyball win

Garden County, making its first state tournament appearance since 2019, was led by junior Kirstyn Beberniss, who finished with 10 kills, 7 assists, 3 blocks, and an ace serve.

WNCC downs LCCC in first day of regional tourney

WNCC downs LCCC in first day of regional tourney

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team received a double-doubles from Kyana Gabriel, Dani Cruz, and Natalia Nowak and the Cougars advanced to the semifinals of the Region IX Tournament.

Owen Freeman scores 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton in 92-76 win over South Dakota

Owen Freeman scores 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton in 92-76 win over South Dakota

Owen Freeman scored 19 points to lead No. 23 Creighton to a 92-76 victory over South Dakota.

Chadron State wrestling to open season Saturday

Chadron State wrestling to open season Saturday

The Chadron State College men's wrestling team will open its 2025-26 season at the Dakota Wesleyan University Open Tournament in Mitchell, S.D., on Saturday, November 8. 

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Nov. 5

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Nov. 5

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Nov. 5

NEWS: Beatrice Football Head Coach Kezeor retiring from coaching

NEWS: Beatrice Football Head Coach Kezeor retiring from coaching

After 21 years of coaching, Beatrice Football Head Coach Jeff Kezeor is retiring from coaching, per Beatrice High School. 

WNCC women’s basketball comes up short against Casper

WNCC women’s basketball comes up short against Casper

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team outscored Casper College 30-22 in the middle quarters, but Casper hit clutch free throws to earn the 53-47 win Tuesday night at Cougar Palace.

Deion Sanders will start freshman quarterback Julian Lewis in effort to rescue Colorado's season

Deion Sanders will start freshman quarterback Julian Lewis in effort to rescue Colorado's season

Deion Sanders is turning to freshman quarterback Julian “Ju Ju” Lewis to try and salvage the Colorado Buffaloes' season.

State’s top talent, four champions back at state volleyball this week

State’s top talent, four champions back at state volleyball this week

The 54th Nebraska School Activities Association state volleyball championships will begin their four day run in Lincoln on Wednesday.

O'Brien wins fourth defensive player of the week

O'Brien wins fourth defensive player of the week

After creating even more game-breaking plays, Chadron State linebacker Logan O'Brien has earned his fourth RMAC Defensive Player of the Week honor out of the 10 weeks it has been handed out in 2025. 

Colorado sports notes: Atlanta Braves hire former Rockies manager Walt Weiss as their manager to succeed Brian Snitker

Colorado sports notes: Atlanta Braves hire former Rockies manager Walt Weiss as their manager to succeed Brian Snitker

The Atlanta Braves have hired Walt Weiss as their manager to succeed Brian Snitker.

Jackson scores 24, Murray State defeats Omaha 85-77

Jackson scores 24, Murray State defeats Omaha 85-77

Led by Javon Jackson's 24 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Omaha Mavericks 85-77 on Monday. The Racers are now 1-0 on the season, while the Mavericks fell to 0-1.

Frey Burns Knights as Lawrence-Nelson Advances in D2 Football Playoffs

Frey Burns Knights as Lawrence-Nelson Advances in D2 Football Playoffs

ELMWOOD, NE - In the 8 vs 9 matchup of the D2 Playoffs, it was all Lawrence-Nelson Raiders as they went on the road and defeated the Elmwood-Murdock Knights on Friday, 78-42, as heard on B103.