Former State Sen. Dan McKeon defends his conduct, questions election integrity

The Nebraska state senator who resigned amid a scandal involving accusations of inappropriately touching a female staffer is speaking out.

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Nebraska National Guardsmen respond to traffic accident

Nebraska National Guardsmen respond to traffic accident

Sidney FFA President earns State title

Sidney FFA President earns State title

State

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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