With an unprecedented drought compared to recent years, the Governor felt it was necessary to enforce a statewide initiative. burn ban.

The massive carbon capture pipeline in the Midwest was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday after South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission denied its route permit application.

From educators to Elks, friends and family,  it’s all hands on deck in the Duke community helping a 9-year-old hone in on her shooting.

1% sales tax and $215K Grant to help fund all-inclusive playground at East Pawnee Park

City council members will host a luncheon April 10th and discuss 1% Local Option Sales Tax with Columbus residents

UNDATED - Efficiency. It’s become a bit of a buzz-word this year, thanks in no small part to Elon Musk’s DOGE and their drastic cuts to federal spending. But high-ranking officials in Nebraska are awaiting a report they say will create more ef

A Class A school is staying in house for its next girls basketball coach. 

A Saturday night car crash sent the driver to a hospital and injured three Seward County deputies who were on hand to help with the initial recovery.

Main Street Market in Milford officially cut the ribbon on its brand new location this week, formally opening the doors of a much larger building which is now the home of the only grocery store in town.

The Boone County Sheriff's Office said Highway 91 is currently closed due to an accident. 

Local health professionals are urging Nebraskans to check and update their vaccination status with measles cases on the rise nationally.

A new cattle processing facility in North Platte is set to create a sustainable local supply chain that will bring in an estimated one billion dollars annually once it is fully-operational.  

It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0.

More than 200 people converged on an eastern Nebraska high school auditorium Tuesday evening for a town hall held by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood.

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Throughout Nebraska, multiple homes and businesses experienced massive power outages. The outages took place in Kearney, York, and Aurora. Nebraska Power District also reported outages in neighboring towns like Omaha, Ellis, Norris, and u

U.S. Congressman Mike Flood will be holding a town hall meeting Tuesday in Columbus.

A house in Platte County is a total loss following a Sunday evening fire. 

Archbishop Bergan completed a perfect run through the bracket by beating Cross County in the title game to become the first #8-seed to win a boys basketball state title since 2009.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a David City man following an investigation of sexual assault of a child.

12 Nebraska economic organizations are recipients of a total of $12,540,000 in funds from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

Fort Benning’s name honored a Confederate general who supported slavery for more than a century.

The City of Columbus is saying “bon voyage” to longtime Administrative Assistant Linda Cloeter, who officially retired Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025, to make more time for family, travel and more.

City officials are continuing to urge residents to stay off the Columbus Loup River Levee as they survey the area and assess potential damage following ice jam issues late last week and over the weekend.

The Platte County Emergency Management reported Thursday that an ice jam on the Loup River had spread across the westbound lanes of Hwy 30, roughly one mile west of the Hwy 81 junction, south of Columbus. 

Airport reports dramatic increase in air traffic as a mid-country fuel stop

The Nebraska State Capitol will be bathed in orange light on Thursday to remember and honor the survivors and descendants of the Genoa Industrial School.

Behavioral Health Services has been a beacon of hope, healing, and recovery for individuals in Columbus and Norfolk for 32 years.

A David City coach has been charged with child enticement after a 16-year-old girl spoke up about hundreds of inappropriate texts she received.

The Columbus man convicted in the murder of one man and shooting of another was sentenced to prison on Wednesday.

Columbus Police Sgt. Bret Strecker has accepted the position of Interim Chief of the Columbus Police Department, effective today, Feb. 6, 2025.

UPDATE: CPD says Ricardo Alvarez has been located and is in police custody at the time. There is no further danger to the citizens.

Law enforcement in northeast Nebraska welcomes a Marine Corps veteran as their new officer recruit. 

The Loup Power District announced on Tuesday there will be a new President/CEO effective at the start of 2026.

City of Columbus Police Chief Charles Sherer has announced his retirement after 27 years with the Columbus Police Department, effective Mar. 3, 2025.

Judge Jeffrey Funke gives State of the Judiciary Address, to the legislature

Leading the whole way in both legs of Tuesday's doubleheader, Cross County dealt the Dorchester girls their first defeat of the season and extended a challenging season for the Dorchester boys.  

After all, it is winter

Albion is on the brink of a significant transformation for its baseball and softball facilities. In a recent meeting, the city council greenlit a two-phase resolution, paving the way for continued planning and development.

Students received an early Christmas gift with the opportunity to wrap up semester finals and move into the school Dec. 16-18th. They will start their 2nd semester in the new facilities with an opening ceremony on Monday, Jan. 6, at 9 a.m.

Nebraska may have dodged the worst of the predicted snow totals from a weekend winter storm, but cold temperatures are expected to remain.

Forecasters say heavy snow could create blizzard conditions in parts of Nebraska on Sunday.

The Columbus Police Department says they have arrested three people in connection with the death of Nathan Johnson. 

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was injured Sunday after being bucked off a horse and is expected to be hospitalized for several days.

Amazon is bringing a new distribution center to the city of Columbus. 

The Loup Power District announced Thursday morning that a "last-mile" Amazon distribution facility will be coming to Columbus in 2025.

Authorities in northeast Nebraska have identified a body that was found on Dec. 11 in Colfax County. 

Three new officers will soon be on the streets serving and protecting the community for the Columbus Police Department.

Athletes from Concordia, Doane and Midland appeared on the AFCA's 2024 NAIA All-America teams, unveiled this week

City's $2.7 million housing project underway

Cody Maricle of Boone County took top honors at the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet.

Authorities in northeast Nebraska say they responded to an alleged swatting attempt Friday afternoon. 

Driver facing several charges

The Butler County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a missing, 30-year-old Butler County, man.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded $8,308,100 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to 23 projects in 18 communities.

Initiative Measure '439' aims to strike down the state's current abortion ban after 12 weeks, and replace it to give women a right to abortion until fetal viability.

Should public funds be used to fund scholarships for private school students? In this election, a vote to retain Measure 435 would keep an existing scholarship proposal in place, while a repeal vote would eliminate it outright.

From abortion to paid sick leave and medical marijuana, Nebraska voters will decide several key issues when they head to the polls next week.

The Columbus Fire Department is getting some new and pretty expensive equipment.

The U.S. Senate race in Nebraska is drawing national attention, with outlets like CBS calling it "unexpectedly competitive." Independent Dan Osborn is trying to unseat two-term Republican Senator Deb Fischer, and recent polls suggest a close contest.

Once fueled by immigration, Nebraska’s growing Latino population is now overwhelmingly native born. And these younger Nebraskans are eager to hold onto their traditions—a fact evident by the network of quinceañera businesses flourishing across the state.

A two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 36-year-old woman Wednesday morning. 

Schuyler Community Schools notified the public that all schools are in Secure Mode as of 9:25 a.m., for the time being. 

Following an investigation of threats made at a middle school, the Columbus Police Department determined the comments were "non-credible" according to CPD Capt. Doug Molczyk.

Police in Columbus are investigating a possible threat made at a school.