The chamber handed out four awards, outstanding woman in agriculture, outstanding area farmer, outstanding senior farmer, and agribusiness pioneer.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.

A Columbus man was arrested in Norfolk for drug charges Friday morning.

Multiple counties in the central and eastern areas of Nebraska are in a Red Flag Warning.

The Paws and Claws Adoption Center in Columbus and the Holt County Animal Shelter in O'Neill are welcoming Jordan's Way on March 23.

Authorities in Columbus arrested a 34-year-old man for drug charges Thursday morning. 

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation announced the 2023 scholarship recipients Tuesday.

Richard Baier believes Nebraska remains in one of the best positions, with banks that experience controlled growth, invest in a diverse set of industries, and are regulated heavily to ensure smart business practices are maintained.

A giant gaggle of migrating geese swarmed together for a mid-March meal in Columbus before preparing to travel further north.

Central Community College is being recognized as one of the nation’s most military friendly schools.

SIDNEY -- The 4-H Council Spring carnival attracted youth and adults alike Saturday, crowding the fairgrounds with numerous games and activities.

There were no injuries reported in a Columbus fire on Saturday morning.

The Columbus Police Department was involved in a pursuit on Monday and are currently investigating the situation.

The Columbus Police Department arrested a man after a standoff on Wednesday.

Each spring, over 600,000 cranes stop in central Nebraska, and wildlife officials consider it one of the premier wildlife spectacles in the world.

The Columbus Police and Fire Departments, along with their families, packed meals for children in Haiti on Saturday.

Hope Freshour, the executive director of the Columbus Area United Way, said the website will help open new doors for those that need help.

Authorities in Platte County investigated a possible school shooting that was deemed non credible. 

A David City man and an Omaha woman were arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol after a pursuit in Omaha.

The Platte County Sheriff's Office is encouraging farmers in the surrounding areas to check their pivots. 

The Nance County Sheriff's Office said they are monitoring the build-up of ice near Fullerton. 

The mayor of Columbus announced that the Fourth Ward Columbus City Council seat has been filled.

Central Community College will soon be offering courses that take half as long to complete as typical.

Authorities in Columbus investigated a potential school threat on Wednesday. 

Due to the weather forecast, the City of Sidney has declared a Snow Emergency effective 5 p.m. today. 

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson is staying with the Huskers for his final year of eligibility. 

A damaged water main in Columbus was fixed after leaving an area without water for a couple of hours on Saturday.

Columbus Community Hospital said they aim to achieve its goal of helping individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease through the new Columbus Movement Disorder Clinic. 

The Central Community College women’s basketball team defeated the Mount Marty University JV, 80-48, on Monday night at the Raider Fieldhouse.

A 44-year-old Wyoming man was arrested in Colfax County for child porn charges. 

The Columbus Fire Department responded to an ambulance on fire, early Monday morning. 

Nebraska put up the largest comeback Pinnacle Bank Arena has ever seen to knock off Wisconsin 73-63. 

If you live in Nebraska, you're likely paying less to fill up your tank compared to the national average.

A fire in Columbus was put out after a child reportedly started it by accident.

Two Columbus entities became two of 16 recipients from across the world to participate in a worldwide exchange for rural communities.

BEATRICE, NE — In recent years, Nebraska’s teacher shortage problem has become clearer and clearer.

Southeast Nebraska will be represented by one of their own at Super Bowl LVII.

A 17-year-old facing multiple felony charges related to a break-in and sexual assault pleaded guilty to three felony charges Monday.

A northeast Nebraska man will be facing child pornography charges in Madison County Court on Tuesday.

Authorities in Columbus are investigating an armed robbery that occurred late Sunday night.

Family members are seeking to help defray funeral costs after a 19-year-old father died in a crash in northeast Nebraska on Thursday.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the ins and outs of the police department.

Cody’s record, 61 which stood for over 20 years was eclipsed during Fremont’s game against Lincoln Southeast back on January 27. As of February 4, Coriahnn now has 65 three pointers, with 4 games left on the schedule to pad his lead.

A 19-year-old from Schuyler was killed in a northeast Nebraska crash Thursday afternoon.

'We appreciate the dialogue that he (Gov. Pillen) has established,' Strom said. 'It’s a very tough job to tweak that TEEOSA formula in a way that meets the needs of all school districts, and we understand that challenge.'

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.