Lean On Foundation hosted its annual volleyball and cornhole tournament on Saturday, aiming to help raise awareness about mental health.

Despite adverse weather conditions, the annual Boone County Cops and Bobbers tournament successfully brought together children and police officers for a day of fishing and community building.

The National Weather Service has reported there will be severe weather this evening. 

Thousands of homes and buildings in rural Nebraska will soon get access to broadband internet thanks to new grants.

Deputies found over 100 people and 20 vehicles on the rental property late Friday night.

Less than a year and a half after being challenged to match a $250,000 pledge from former community members, the village has surpassed expectations, raising over $800,000 for an endowment.

Grand jury to be held for Columbus officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this year.

As part of a plan to improve Memorial Stadium, residents in Columbus provided input on what they want to see upgraded more than 70 year old stadium.

Governor Jim Pillen to call special session sometime between mid-July and the start of the new school year

Many things have changed in Columbus over the course of 100 years but one family-owned business has remained a staple in its community.

With the state’s recent batch of thunderstorms, trees were uprooted and snapped with over 90 mph winds.

 Harrah's Columbus, NE Racing and Casino welcomed in guests for the first time Friday for Caesars Entertainment's first property in Nebraska.

The Nebraska State Treasurer's Office is encouraging Nebraskans to consider 'NEST 529' savings plans to help you pay for post-secondary education.

In just its second year as a program, the Raiders esports team is bringing home a championship title. 

Platte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was struck by a semi on the south edge of Columbus on Friday morning.

On Wednesday, Platte County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search and recovery a vehicle from an August drowning.

Supporters and opponents of the bill voice their positions on the final day of the 60-day session

A tornado warning has been issued for Platte County and Madison Counties.

Strong thunderstorms packing large hail could affect southeast, south-central, eastern and central Nebraska

The Nebraska State Patrol says the missing girl was found safe. The EMA is canceled.

Schuyler Police have confirmed that one person is dead following a shooting that took place in Schuyler late Sunday night. 

A teen was reportedly found dead at a hog unit in Saint Edward.

Blue is the color used to promote colorectal cancer awareness. 

Package carries a hike in the state sales tax that is drawing opposition

Warner Chamber ceremony held on Vietnam War Veterans Day

Dr. Jeffrey Gold was the guest speaker at the Beatrice Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.

The $50 million facility will house equipment, implement Industry 4.0 technologies like robotics and analytics, and increase the workload for the facility.

A Central Nebraska school district is choosing an area superintendent to fill a vacant administrative role.

A highway expansion, which is part of the Nebraska Expressway System that was initiated almost forty years ago, could soon come to fruition.

Columbus Parks and Recreation says their park suffered vandalism in the form of graffiti on slides and shelters in Pawnee Park East.

After beginning plans in 2020, the Columbus Children’s Museum opened its doors to an audience they hope to see throughout the upcoming months and years…over 100 children from the community.

LINCOLN, NEB. — A state congressman is touting Nebraska as the best place in the country for law enforcement officers to live, and he's putting together a recruitment plan in the hopes of filling the state's current shortage. 

Authorities have released additional information on an officer-involved shooting that happened at the beginning of the week in Columbus. 

The Nebraska State Patrol Special Investigations Team is investigating a Columbus Police Department officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

Safety is of the utmost importance in the agricultural world and Columbus Community Hospital aimed to assist farmers at their first safety conference on Tuesday.

The University of Nebraska is making aggressive efforts in keeping the best and brightest of the future generation in the Cornhusker state when they pursue higher education.

LB 31 is likely dead for the session, after debate ends for the week

There were no injuries or casualties reported in an early morning structure fire in Columbus. 

The Columbus Police Department has just recently launched a new apprenticeship program aiming to recruit young people into law enforcement.

The city of Columbus just recently opened a new fieldhouse for their Columbus Community Hospital and Wellness Center.

One person is dead following an incident with law enforcement in eastern Nebraska. 

An 18-year-old from Columbus died in a car accident of the weekend. 

Thursday afternoon Nebraska 511 showed a partial road closure on Highway 91 between Humphrey and Lindsay.

Multiple motorists had to be rescued in Saunders and Butler Counties due to being stranded in the snowy weather on Highway 92.

A school in eastern Nebraska is shut down for the rest of the week, but not because of the weather. 

Nebraska knocked off No. 1 Purdue 88-72, leading to massive court storming at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Three to nine inches of snow expected across an area that includes Nebraska...and parts of Kansas, South Dakota and Iowa

A man was reported missing in Platte County.

Election office releases open offices for 2024 election

For the seventh time in eight seasons, the Scotus Shamrocks are again on top of the Columbus Holiday Tournament after defeating Lakeview 49-34.

COLUMBUS - The Shamrocks received a belated Christmas gift after taking down the Columbus Lakeview Vikings in the 42nd Annual Columbus Holiday Tournament.

Tensions remain high over the merger of two Catholic schools just 10 miles apart in Platte County.

Some parts of the state could see up to two feet of snow by Tuesday evening.

The dense fog in eastern Nebraska will continue through the morning according to the National Weather Service. 

The new Columbus Children’s Museum will be all inclusive including a sensory room that will be the first of its kind in the country.

Authorities are investigating after a car and train collided near Columbus. 

On Saturday night, Columbus Police along with Fire and Rescue responded to a two-vehicle injury accident that sent at least one person to the hospital. 

Schuyler Elementary was given bike helmets for every student Friday as well as check for $2500 for NCN's and UHC's Small Towns Matter Giveaway.

The concert lineup was announced for the 2024 Platte County Fair in Columbus.

Prosecutors have charged a Genoa teenager in connection with a crash that killed a Columbus woman.

On Wednesday morning, Rhule met with reporters to recap the season, and look ahead to improving the program during the offseason

Bird Flu has returned to Nebraska, as the Department of Agriculture is reporting the first case has been confirmed in the state.

Iowa DNR says the public should avoid downstream of interstate 80

Boone Central claims the class C-1 state title with a shutout win over Wahoo to complete a perfect 13-0 season.