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How one cowgirl honors her mom’s legacy at the Nebraska HS Rodeo Finals
How one cowgirl honors her mom’s legacy at the Nebraska HS Rodeo Finals

The bond between a cowgirl and her horse is often hard to put into words. For Reagan Stracke of Stuart, Nebraska, that bond is deeply personal — and rooted in loss, love, and legacy.

Rodeo royalty: Queen competition kicks off Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals

Rodeo royalty: Queen competition kicks off Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals

Cowboy hats, Cinch jeans and confidence took center stage Wednesday as the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals kicked off with a different kind of competition—one that crowns rodeo royalty.

ICE shares 9 minutes of video from Omaha raid, says one person assaulted officers

ICE shares 9 minutes of video from Omaha raid, says one person assaulted officers

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is sharing more about Tuesday’s raid of an Omaha meat packing company that led to dozens of detainments and a major protest in the city.

Omaha mayor, Nebraska governor offer starkly different takes on ICE raid

Omaha mayor, Nebraska governor offer starkly different takes on ICE raid

Omaha’s mayor is voicing his disapproval of Tuesday’s immigration raid that led to dozens of people being detained.

Nebraska group seeks to turn state's 12-week abortion ban into total one

Nebraska group seeks to turn state's 12-week abortion ban into total one

An anti-abortion group is pushing with a new ballot initiative for 2026 seeking to ban abortion outright with no exceptions.

Grocery store round-up program helps award eight additional scholarships in Cherry County

Grocery store round-up program helps award eight additional scholarships in Cherry County

A simple act of generosity at the checkout line is making a big difference for students in Cherry County.

ICE detains Omaha plant workers, Rep. Bacon says warrant was for stolen identities

ICE detains Omaha plant workers, Rep. Bacon says warrant was for stolen identities

Many in Omaha are in shock on Tuesday after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided multiple businesses.

Rapid City man sentenced for killing man on Pine Ridge Reservation

Rapid City man sentenced for killing man on Pine Ridge Reservation

A 32-year-old Rapid City man has been sentenced to just over ten years in federal prison after killing a man on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Police say ICE raid happening in Omaha

Police say ICE raid happening in Omaha

Omaha Police have confirmed there are active ICE raids happening Tuesday.

Watch Cherry County Commission meetings from home as commissioners vote to video meetings

Watch Cherry County Commission meetings from home as commissioners vote to video meetings

You’ll soon be able to watch Cherry County Board of Commissioners meetings from the comfort of your home.

From Mexican cartel to South Dakota: Rapid City man sentenced for leading meth conspiracy

From Mexican cartel to South Dakota: Rapid City man sentenced for leading meth conspiracy

A Rapid City man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation connected to a Mexican drug cartel

News Channel Nebraska to televise the Nebraska high school rodeo state finals

News Channel Nebraska to televise the Nebraska high school rodeo state finals

VALENTINE, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will showcase the state's top cowboys and cowgirls on the biggest stage.

NCN is televising the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association (NeHSRA) state finals live from Valentine on Saturday, June 14.

Valentine Police investigating burglary involving stolen firearms

Valentine Police investigating burglary involving stolen firearms

Authorities in Valentine are asking for the public’s help in solving a recent burglary that involved stolen firearms.

Registration open for cars, motorcycles at 2025 Potter Carbowl

Registration open for cars, motorcycles at 2025 Potter Carbowl

Vehicle enthusiasts are invited to register now for the 2025 Potter Carbowl, a two-day summer event set for June 27–28 in Potter, Nebraska.

Miss Old West Balloon Fest wins Miss Nebraska crown

Miss Old West Balloon Fest wins Miss Nebraska crown

The winners of the 2025 Miss Nebraska and Miss Nebraska Teen have been announced.

A Drive and a Sense of Purpose for Chadron State Volleyball

A Drive and a Sense of Purpose for Chadron State Volleyball

With the 2024 season in the rearview mirror and the 2025 schedule officially finalized, the Chadron State volleyball program utilized their spring practice season to lay the foundation for the upcoming fall.

North team wins 67th Nebraska Shrine Bowl 28-21

North team wins 67th Nebraska Shrine Bowl 28-21

The North team won the 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl thanks to tough defense and balanced offense.

Oakland-Craig duo makes Shrine Bowl a family affair

Oakland-Craig duo makes Shrine Bowl a family affair

In this year's 67th Nebraska Shrine Bowl, there's more than just talent on the field. There's family.

‘Shot down at every turn’: Nebraska school districts frequently deny transfers to kids with disabilities

‘Shot down at every turn’: Nebraska school districts frequently deny transfers to kids with disabilities

Across Nebraska, students with individualized education programs made up 38% of the option enrollment rejections despite accounting for 17% of school kids.

Cruisin' Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday

Cruisin' Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday

Annual Cruisin’ Night hits downtown Sidney Friday, June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. with hot rides, oldies and giveaways.

North Team celebrates statewide spirit at Shrine Bowl

North Team celebrates statewide spirit at Shrine Bowl

Whether it's from the Panhandle, the Northwest, or the Plains, or even an 8-man program, the players on the North team are making the most of their chance to shine in one of the state's biggest football stages.

Hollywood meets the heartland: Gordon professional bull rider lands stunt role in new movie

Hollywood meets the heartland: Gordon professional bull rider lands stunt role in new movie

A real-life stuntman returned to his roots at the Gordon Theater for a special screening of the film he helped bring to life.

Commissioners to consider 2026 Nebraska mountain lion season

Commissioners to consider 2026 Nebraska mountain lion season

Staff will recommend a mountain lion season in the Pine Ridge, Niobrara and Wildcat Hills units, with adjusted harvest limits compared to the 2025 season.

Five Husker legends to join Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025

Five Husker legends to join Athletics Hall of Fame in 2025

Five distinguished student-athletes make up the 2025 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class.

Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports

Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law Wednesday a measure banning transgender students from girls' sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on women's and girls' teams.

2025 Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic rosters announced

2025 Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic rosters announced

The rosters for the 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic have been revealed. 

Valentine auction house building sells to growing construction company

Valentine auction house building sells to growing construction company

Many auctions in the Valentine area will soon be held at different locations. Connot Brothers Auction is selling its building at 329 E 1st St to a growing construction business in Valentine.

State patrol warns of counterfeit pills after recent overdoses in southwest Nebraska

State patrol warns of counterfeit pills after recent overdoses in southwest Nebraska

In the last three days, there have been two overdose cases in the area.

45th anniversary for Night of the Twisters

45th anniversary for Night of the Twisters

Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the June 3, 1980 Grand Island tornadoes when seven twisters dropped from one of the largest supercell thunderstorms in our nation's history.

No pool? No problem. Springview launches new splash pad

No pool? No problem. Springview launches new splash pad

Located right in the middle of town, the splash pad is more than just a way to cool off. It’s a symbol of what a determined small town can achieve when it pulls together.

Keisei Tominaga returning home, signs with Levanga Hokkaido

Keisei Tominaga returning home, signs with Levanga Hokkaido

Keisei Tominaga's basketball career will continue in his home country. 

Ndamukong Suh among players on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Ndamukong Suh among players on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III and former AP National Player of the Year Ndamukong Suh are on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class.

More than a game: The heart behind Nebraska's 67th annual Shrine Bowl

More than a game: The heart behind Nebraska's 67th annual Shrine Bowl

The best high school football players in the state are in Kearney this week, preparing for the 67th annual Shrine Bowl this Saturday.

Nebraska Speaker of the Legislature credits colleagues for handling challenging session

Nebraska Speaker of the Legislature credits colleagues for handling challenging session

Senator John Arch says uncertainty at the federal level could present further budget challenges

Col. Bryan Waugh inaugurated as superintendent of Nebraska State Patrol

Col. Bryan Waugh inaugurated as superintendent of Nebraska State Patrol

The Nebraska State Patrol officially has their nineteenth Superintendent.

Bone found at Sidney renovation site identified as animal remains

Bone found at Sidney renovation site identified as animal remains

A bone found at a Sidney construction site this week has been confirmed not human, likely from a pig.

PETA shows up, locals show out: Record day for Valentine BBQ restaurant

PETA shows up, locals show out: Record day for Valentine BBQ restaurant

PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” truck is making its way through Nebraska this week, aiming to get people to reconsider what’s on their plate—especially when it comes to pork.

As Nebraska reports first measles case in eight years, state contends with increasing religious vaccine exemptions

As Nebraska reports first measles case in eight years, state contends with increasing religious vaccine exemptions

On May 27, Nebraska confirmed its first measles case since 2017.

6 injured, possibly with burns, in a Colorado attack the FBI is investigating as terrorism

6 injured, possibly with burns, in a Colorado attack the FBI is investigating as terrorism

The FBI says the suspect in an attack in Boulder, Colorado that injured six yelled “Free Palestine” and used a makeshift flamethrower.

Easton Carmichael homers twice, Oklahoma rolls past Huskers 17-1 to reach regional final

Easton Carmichael homers twice, Oklahoma rolls past Huskers 17-1 to reach regional final

Easton Carmichael homered twice and drove in four runs, Oklahoma matched its season high with 18 hits and Cade Crossland scattered five hits over seven innings as the Sooners advanced to the Chapel Hill Regional final with a 17-1 rout of Nebraska.

Nebraska Game and Parks increasing patrol to limit alcohol-related incidents in parks, WMA's

Nebraska Game and Parks increasing patrol to limit alcohol-related incidents in parks, WMA's

Nebraska Game and Parks will take additional measures this summer to limit the number of alcohol related accidents within parks and Wildlife Management Areas. 

Nebraska counties speak out after being accused of non-compliance with the Department of Homeland Security

Nebraska counties speak out after being accused of non-compliance with the Department of Homeland Security

Six Nebraska counties in the Sandhills are standing up for their people as they are accused of being non-compliant.

Convicted murderer, Aubrey Trail, denied relief from death row.

Convicted murderer, Aubrey Trail, denied relief from death row.

A man is staying on death row for the murder of a northeast Nebraska woman.

Nebraska Legislature rolls back key provisions of voter-backed paid sick leave law

Nebraska Legislature rolls back key provisions of voter-backed paid sick leave law

By a nearly 3-to-1 margin, Nebraska voters in November approved a ballot measure that requires all Nebraska employers to provide at least some paid sick leave to their employees.

Pillen plans to run for Nebraska governor again

Pillen plans to run for Nebraska governor again

Governor Jim Pillen has officially launched his re-election campaign for Nebraska.

Lawmakers define male, female in Nebraska law for school sports

Lawmakers define male, female in Nebraska law for school sports

All Nebraska student-athletes will soon be legally required to play on interscholastic sports teams based on the student’s sex at birth under a legislative bill passed Wednesday.

University Minute: Strengthening Nebraska's Workforce

University Minute: Strengthening Nebraska's Workforce

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how the University of Nebraska trains and retains graduates to make the state's workforce stronger.

Pillen withdraws line-item budget vetoes Nebraska lawmakers said were unconstitutional

Pillen withdraws line-item budget vetoes Nebraska lawmakers said were unconstitutional

Legislative, executive branch agreement renders ‘the underlying constitutional dispute moot’ and brings matter ‘to a close’

Tight races and record-setting times highlight Class C and D state track and field final

Tight races and record-setting times highlight Class C and D state track and field final

Some races came down to a fraction of a second and some familiar names turned in some dominant performances on the final day of the 2025 state track and field meet.

Records fall, historic careers completed during Class A and B state track and field meet

Records fall, historic careers completed during Class A and B state track and field meet

Athletes from Classes A and B thrilled thousands at Omaha Burke at the state track and field meet Wednesday and Thursday.

Jordy Bahl is a force in the circle and at the plate while leading Nebraska's NCAA softball run

Jordy Bahl is a force in the circle and at the plate while leading Nebraska's NCAA softball run

There's a lot to be happy about for Bahl and the Cornhuskers, who open a best-of-three super regional at No. 7 seed Tennessee on Friday.

University Minute: Leading the way in precision and digital ag

University Minute: Leading the way in precision and digital ag

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold discusses how the University of Nebraska is serving as a leader in digital and precision agriculture.

Watch more in the video above.

AT&T buys most of Lumen’s business, more internet for Nebraskans

AT&T buys most of Lumen’s business, more internet for Nebraskans

Nebraska residents are gaining more internet options in the coming years.

‘Absolute failure’: Medical cannabis regulatory bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature

‘Absolute failure’: Medical cannabis regulatory bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature

A legislative proposal seeking to help implement Nebraska’s voter-approved medical cannabis laws failed Tuesday, facing a tougher floor fight than four years ago despite widespread support in November.

News Channel Nebraska to Televise Championship Days of NSAA State Track Meet

News Channel Nebraska to Televise Championship Days of NSAA State Track Meet

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the championship days of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) State Track Meet.

Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP under first USDA waiver

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under SNAP.

Secretary of State Evnen confident tariff tensions won’t disrupt international trade missions

Secretary of State Evnen confident tariff tensions won’t disrupt international trade missions

With international trade missions looming in the fall, Nebraska’s Secretary of State is sharing his thoughts on the impact of possible tariffs.

Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.

88th annual Nebraska fire school kicks off

88th annual Nebraska fire school kicks off

The 88th Annual Nebraska Fire School is currently taking place in Grand Island, offering 33 classes covering various aspects of firefighting and emergency services.

Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Supreme Court hears arguments in case over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

The Supreme Court has heard its first set of Trump-related arguments in the second Trump presidency.

Bancroft-Rosalie teacher arrested, accused of having sex with student

Bancroft-Rosalie teacher arrested, accused of having sex with student

A Northeast Nebraska teacher is accused of having sexual relations with a student. 

Lawmakers unveil Nebraska’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ aimed at property tax relief

Lawmakers unveil Nebraska’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ aimed at property tax relief

A new “One Big Beautiful Bill” unveiled Wednesday will be the last train out of Nebraska’s 2025 legislative session for additional property tax relief this year.

University Minute: Highlighting UNK Chancellor Priority Candidate, Dr. Neal Schnoor

University Minute: Highlighting UNK Chancellor Priority Candidate, Dr. Neal Schnoor

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week’s University Minute, University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeff Gold explains why Dr. Neal Schnoor was selected as the priority candidate for chancellor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

News Channel Nebraska to televise Gothenburg's Nebraska Championship Meet

News Channel Nebraska to televise Gothenburg's Nebraska Championship Meet

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be showcasing the state's most talented up and coming track stars on live TV.

NCN is televising the Nebraska Championship Meet live from Gothenburg on Saturday, May 17.

State treasurer speaks out against property tax credit pause

State treasurer speaks out against property tax credit pause

The Platte Institute estimates the move would save the state $162 million