Keaton Wagler scores 28, leads No. 9 Illinois to 11th straight win, 78-69 over No. 5 Nebraska

Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 in the first matchup of top-10 teams the Cornhuskers have hosted.

February 1, 2026Updated: February 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

Sidney school board recognizes March students of the month

State

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Keaton Wagler scores 28, leads No. 9 Illinois to 11th straight win, 78-69 over No. 5 Nebraska

Regional

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

Sidney school board recognizes March students of the month

State

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Sidney Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes five local veterans

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

Sports

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Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard