The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is celebrating 25 years of using permits for better habitat.

In his high school career, Bolton was pivotal in helping the Cougars rush for over 6,000 yards in the last two seasons.

Columbus native Drew Zaruba is just 21 years old, and that surprises a lot of people. They don’t expect a college student to be a major player in the local real estate scene.

A local hospital in Columbus recently received an award.

Authorities in Columbus responded to a hit gas line on Tuesday morning. 

In December of 2021, the NSAA reported a 15-20% decrease in officials since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Platte County Sheriff's Office is asking for information about a theft of $35,000 worth of irrigation equipment and supplies.

A northeast Nebraska man is facing several charges related to the alleged sex trafficking of minors.

A Schuyler kindergarten teacher received the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Award.

LINCOLN - Nebraska knew they'd be in for a challenge with an impressive Northwestern team visiting Lincoln on Wednesday night.

There are 13 counties that will be hit by delayed shipments of 2023 license plates. 

A childhood dream to be a farmer might seem unreachable for a kid who didn't grow up on a farm, but Davis Behle just kept dreaming.

The Columbus Police Department said that unknown persons are making phone calls identifying themselves as being from CPD. 

A man from Norfolk was sentenced to 9 1/2 years in prison for a meth-related charge in Butler County.

Human Trafficking is defined as "the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service."

Authorities responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening in rural Nance County. 

The City of Columbus has declared both a winter storm warning and a snow emergency for Wednesday.

"It's a crime of opportunity," said CPD Captain Doug Molczyk.

Twins Baylee and Brynn Settje have a connection on the court. Their contributions have helped propel Clarkson/Leigh to 9-3 and No. 9 ranking so far this season.

Authorities responded to a small fire at a construction site in Columbus Thursday before noon. 

Authorities responded to a vehicle accident before noon on Thursday in Columbus. 

A man from Fremont was found dead inside of an apartment in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

A Fremont man was sentenced in court for making and transferring fraudulent documents.

A deputy and a man from Prague were injured after losing control of their vehicles during a pursuit.

A Fremont man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing child pornography.

Authorities in eastern Nebraska are seeking help in locating a theft suspect.

Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead in a Butler County home.

The Scotus Shamrocks overcame a slow start and 13 point deficit to rally and take down rival Lakeview 42-40 in the Columbus Holiday Tournament final

From start to finish, Columbus Scotus proved to be the stronger team against Columbus Lakeview in the Columbus Holiday Tournament, 39-21

A two-vehicle accident left one dead in Nance County Thursday morning. 

Nebraska was swept by Iowa last year, but that won't be the case this season. 

A Nance County man was arrested after allegedly threatening his family while on parole. 

A child from Columbus donated her remaining birthday money to a local hospital.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one says a lot about Aspen Luebbe and her family’s connection to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

A Leigh man died in a car accident that happened near Clarkson on Friday morning. 

A northeast Nebraska radio station is making sure its community is fed and properly clothed this winter.

Ernest Hausmann has announced his future plans. 

As the deer season nears its end, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is taking a closer look at deer harvest data.

Firefighters battled a blaze in a Columbus neighborhood late Monday afternoon.

At halftime of the Nebraska men's basketball game on Saturday with fourth-ranked Purdue, as has become tradition, Nebraska introduced new football Head Coach Matt Rhule. 

The Columbus Police Department is holding their Santa Cop campaign event this weekend.

The Platte County Sheriff's Office received various calls for accidents during icy road conditions Thursday. 

As icy conditions continued to grip Nebraska Thursday afternoon, authorities across the eastern third of the state were sent to several car crashes.

The construction of the Columbus ALLO network is officially complete.

A 34-year-old Columbus man was arrested on multiple charges Monday following an assault report.

Children in east central Nebraska are getting a bit of a boost this holiday season from a local dispatch unit.

A pet was killed in a Columbus fire Monday morning, though no humans were seriously injured, according to authorities.

Mickey Joseph has been arrested on charges of Strangulation and 3rd Degree Domestic Assault.

The Columbus Community Hospital announced a new patient care ambassador program to help those who come in feel at ease. 

The Nebraska Football program turned over a new leaf, introducing Matt Rhule as the 31st head coach in program history.

A northeast Nebraska mayor has died.

Nebraska's single season receiving yards record holder will not return to Huskers. 

The bodies of more than 80 Native American children are buried at the former Genoa Indian Industrial School in east central Nebraska.

The Columbus Police Department will have more officers patrolling the streets for the "Buckle Up, Every Trip, Every Time" campaign.

On a chilly Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska fell to Wisconsin 15-14, spoiling senior day for the Big Red.

Mayor and nearby residents raised concerns about odor, lack of regulation

The Osceola man accused of getting into a shootout with Hastings Police is pleading not guilty to 10 felony charges.

It comes as no surprise, but former Gubernatorial candidate for Nebraska Charles W. Herbster has announced support for former President Donald Trump.

Three separate organizations in Columbus received a total of $90,000 in grant funding.

Nebraska is looking to move past their 34-3 blowout loss to #3 Michigan this past Saturday and it's on to Wisconsin.

A two-vehicle accident in Platte County resulted in injuries Monday evening. 

The Cattlemen's Ball is returning to northeast Nebraska next year.

A two-vehicle accident near West Point put a Scriber man in the hospital.

The Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame in Beatrice has seven new members as of Sunday night, including a World Series champion.