Huskers fall in Top 10 tilt with Illinois, drop to 20-2 on the season

One of the toughest stretches of Nebraska’s schedule led to a second straight loss for the fifth-ranked Big Red 78-69 to #9 Illinois.

February 1, 2026Updated: February 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

20-year-old college student injured in rollover crash on Highway 15

20-year-old college student injured in rollover crash on Highway 15

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Northeast Community College hosts tri-state talent for annual jazz competition

Northeast Community College hosts tri-state talent for annual jazz competition

State

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland