The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating after a Columbus police officer shot and killed a woman while conducting an investigation.

Emergency crews at the site of the Horizon BioFuels explosion in Fremont are reducing their presence as the area is stabilized.

Emergency crews have now recovered the bodies of all three people killed in a massive explosion in south Fremont.

Less than two months after starting as the Chief of Police in Columbus, the city announcing the immediate resignation of Al Fear.

Three people are missing and a fire continues to burn after a massive explosion Tuesday at Horizon BioFuels in Fremont.

Doctors at Columbus Community Hospital now have a high-tech new tool that can help them diagnose irregular heart rhythms that may not show up during standard testing.

Emergency crews are on the scene of an enormous explosion in south Fremont.

The federal raid at a Nebraska meatpacking plant highlighted the flaws in the national worker verification system — and the long-simmering disagreement over how to fix it.

Nebraska’s governor is celebrating the ceremonial signing of two bills he supported during the recent legislative session.

The Nebraska state legislature deficit is on the minds of voters. While meeting at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Senator Mike Moser talked with locals about concerns over the state budget and related cuts. The Unicameral entered the previous session w

Severe Weather likely to hit communities across Nebraska on Tuesday evening.

A new chapter is being written for Nebraska's veterans following this weekend's unveiling and dedication of the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island.

A turbulent week of weather continued Thursday night as powerful storms swept across northeast Nebraska.

Air Methods is being recognized for their excellent pediatric readiness

A teenager is dead after getting caught in the Cedar River current, authorities say.

An intense weather system may be moving through Thursday evening and into Friday.

A small town with a population of around 14, has surprisingly chosen Liquid Death as its official iced tea.

Jana Hughes announces run for a second term

A charity event in Columbus drew in people from across Nebraska to across the globe. The Platte Valley BBQ and music festival included barbecue vendors, concerts, and dances.

Country music superstar Luke Bryan has canceled his performance at NEBRASKAland Days this Friday due to illness, but a start-studded friend is stepping up to take his place.

Columbus High’s Director of Athletics and Activities has announced the hiring of the Columbus High boys soccer program for the upcoming year.

K.C. Belitz, Nebraska's Economic Development Director, resigned after a year in the role, right after starting a workforce development tour.

Norfolks Midwest Music Center is bringing together young musicians from across Northeast Nebraska for a week of musical mayhem.

Charges have been filed against the man accused of shooting and killing his stepfather outside a Columbus Walmart last month.

Gov. Pillen has appointed Jason S. Doele of Norfolk as the new district court judge for Nebraska's Fifth Judicial District, which includes multiple counties. Doele, a partner at Stratton, DeLay, Doele, Carlson, Stover & Stratton since 2010.

In Norfolk, Nebraska, a "No Kings Day" protest drew participants from across the state, advocating for equality, justice, and community empowerment.

Saturday is an event filled day for the United States with protests, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

Nance County supervisor is being recognized for his support for the community.

The rosters for the 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic have been revealed. 

The Nebraska Antique Tractor Association is raising money for veterans this week during their annual Tracker Relay Across Nebraska.

Nebraska’s Auditor says he’s seeing a rise in improper spending in local governments all over the state.

The Genoa Indian School Foundation offers a message of hope and awareness, preserving the school's history for future generations and encouraging healing through acknowledgment of the past.

A Columbus man was shot dead after a shooting in a Walmart parking lot on Tuesday 

Nine months ago, 13 teachers left their lives in the Philippines to teach at Schuyler Community Schools, joining the growing number of Filipino teachers across the state.

The Nebraska Republican Party has decided not to pursue any post-trial motions or appeals of a civil defamation case that awarded a former GOP legislative candidate $500,000 in damages.

Columbus Welcomes New Police Chief Fear and Officer Velazquez to their department

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood will host his second town hall in a two-month span later in May.

Nobody is injured but a house is damaged after an overnight fire in Columbus.

The City of Columbus appears poised to turn to a law enforcement leader with experience in Colorado and Iowa to lead its police department.

Nebraska's Attorney General is leading an effort with state law enforcement to oppose a bill aiming to roll out medical marijuana regulation in Nebraska.

The city of Kearney is searching for a new Chief of Police, because Bryan Waugh was named the next superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Gov. Jim Pillen is keeping the central and western part of the state in a burn ban, largely due to consistent dry conditions. 

Brian Ortmeier was announced as the Wildcats' coach on Wednesday

Nearly $100 million in funding already disbursed to Nebraska is being clawed back, according to a list of canceled grants published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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.