A Columbus-based pharmaceutical manufacturer is announcing a major expansion. 

Platte County residents had the opportunity to receive vaccines after four confirmed cases of measles in the county.

A second measles case has been confirmed in Platte County.

A southeast Nebraska man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Columbus.A southeast Nebraska man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Columbus.

Several volunteer firefighters battled flames and freezing conditions for more than four hours early Monday morning, after a Pillen Family Farms hog barn burned near Humphrey.

A 17-year-old worker died at a Nebraska hog farm owned by the governor’s family. Two investigations later, the boy’s mother is still searching for answers.

Nebraska is officially the first state in America to sign on to the Trump Administration's Medicaid work requirement rules. 

The top baby names have been released from Avera for 2025.

Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese from major retailers are being recalled nationwide.

A local politician is holding ten listening sessions across the state before officially deciding if she is running for governor. 

Disabled veterans in Nebraska will be able to receive an exception for their vehicle taxes and fees.

Adams County District Court has sentenced Anthony Mattison for the murder of Jasmine Garnett in 2022.

St. Isidore School in Columbus, Nebraska, has received the National Blue Ribbon Award for its academic excellence in the 2024-2025 school year

Carrie Jones received a life sentence without parole for her role in the 2022 Laurel quadruple homicide, where her husband, Jason Jones, fatally shot four individuals and set their homes on fire

Thousands of kids came to Columbus this month to get hands on experience in S.T.E.M.

After more than five decades of coaching baseball in Nebraska, a Columbus man has been given one of the sport’s highest honors.

A northeast Nebraska company is taking a big step into the future of finance.

ADM in Columbus has launched the world's largest bioethanol carbon capture facility in partnership with Tallgrass pipelines. They're capturing CO2 from the ethanol production process to transport

One person has died after authorities an ATV hit her while she was walking on the side of the road.

Columbus Public Schools to construct a new intermediate building has been rejected by Platte County voters

LINCOLN, Neb. — State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst has issued a public apology after being charged with public indecency and facing calls from Gov. Jim Pillen to resign over an alleged inappropriate remark and gesture made towards a staffer during

Bret Strecker, a 30-year veteran of the Columbus police force, has been named the new Police Chief. After serving as interim chief twice

To attract candidates, the department is using innovative methods such as officers teaching at the local college, offering internships, and showcasing their advanced technology

Two Northeast Nebraska schools that have joined together for activities for years are now headed in separate directions.

The City of Columbus appears poised to promote from within for its next police chief.

News Channel Nebraska is excited to announce Emerson Elementary in Columbus as the next winner of our Small Towns Matter promotion.

Twin River School students in Genoa are using freerice.com to combat world hunger by answering questions on various subjects, with each correct answer donating 10 grains of rice

The quiet zone is designed so cars can't turn around," explained Columbus Mayor Jim Bulkley. "They can't get under the crossing arms, and it becomes a barrier between two lanes

A judge announcing the plan to turn McCook’s Work Ethic Camp into an ICE detention center can move forward, at least for now.

Governor Pillen announced the upcoming opening of the McCook ICE facility, repurposed from a former minimum-security prison

Senator Ricketts' annual steak fry discussed future goals, including agriculture, the big beautiful bill, and urging party unity while encouraging more Republicans to run for office

The City of Columbus is experiencing a population increase, five new developments like this one are popping up to house new residents and the schools are expecting an increase as well.

Activists and city officials are speaking out after hate-filled signs linked to a white nationalist group were found hanging from a Grand Island bridge near the heart of the Hispanic business district.

Columbus schools went into lockdown after man with a knife took off Wednesday morning, authorities say. 

Cornerstone Bank, with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education has started a student-run bank at the school known as the Cardinal Branch.

A small start-up in the 1950's from Lindsay is now a force across the globe.

The coolest thing made in Nebraska this year has a lot to do with agriculture.

Columbus Community Hospital recognized several exceptional employees for their dedication, compassion and excellence in patient care.

An Albion woman is being awarded $5,000 to donate to charity after winning a photo submission contest.

Former Nebraska State Sen. Lee Rupp wore many hats during his lifetime — Marine, lawmaker, conservationist, lobbyist, volunteer firefighter and faithful member of a Columbus coffee club.

Heartland United is giving out $50,000 in donations during the holiday season.

A Fullerton woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Columbus this week.

A federal agency investigating the fatal explosion at a Fremont biofuels plant is labeling the incident as a “completely avoidable” tragedy.

A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting Tuesday night in Columbus.

Take a closer look at pivots and irrigation pipe the next time driving through farmland. The difference in colors of the equipment within a few miles of one another may be surprising.

Most 12 year olds are thinking about doing their math homework, this determined Nebraska kid is thinking ahead, about 6 years ahead.

Discolored water can be a sign of contaminants, and until it's tested, there's no way of knowing for sure how it may affect the health of you, your family, pets, or livestock.

Water concerns in central Nebraska were brought to the attention of NCN, and we started exploring the quality across the state.

The Columbus Public Library is looking for artists for artwork to remember one of their own. 

When the curtains are pulled back and the lights come on the downtown theater in Columbus is in serious need of a renovation.

New roofs can be expensive, time-consuming, and over whelming, especially for those already struggling. But one U.S navy veteran in Columbus no longer has to worry, thanks to a national project and some local support.

Faced with a housing shortage, Columbus is taking action. A new $2 million investment will fuel the construction of a 238-unit apartment complex, a collaborative effort aimed at providing affordable housing options

Columbus is teaming up with the National Guard to boost support for service members and veterans, enhance emergency response, and ensure community safety. This partnership aims to strengthen ties between the military and the community

Higgins, a hometown hero from Columbus, engineered the LCVP, better known as the Higgins boat, a game changer in the Allied forces' Normandy Beach invasion on D-Day

The Nebraska man facing charges of murder and attempted murder in two central Nebraska counties is taking a plea deal in both cases. 

A multi-billion dollar merger is happening between two utility companies who serve Nebraska.

Deaths stemming from domestic abuse are already above last year, only halfway through the year.

Triple digit heat indexes are in store for most of Nebraska this weekend.

It's not a marathon...or a sprint. It is simply a walk to raise awareness about a disease that affects many.

A group of furry criminals got caught causing issues early Wednesday morning.

A lot of America saw something glowing in the night sky Tuesday.

Beginning in 2026, Nebraskans younger than 46 will be eligible for the savings plan

It may look like just another small town Saturday. But here in Albion the vision of a girl barely old enough to drive is coming to life.

Jon Thomsen stood in the doorway of a Fremont home, offering calming words and open ears. Moments earlier, the man inside the home had threatened to kill his family and himself.