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.

Fort Benning’s name honored a Confederate general who supported slavery for more than a century.

The City of Columbus is saying “bon voyage” to longtime Administrative Assistant Linda Cloeter, who officially retired Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025, to make more time for family, travel and more.

City officials are continuing to urge residents to stay off the Columbus Loup River Levee as they survey the area and assess potential damage following ice jam issues late last week and over the weekend.

The Platte County Emergency Management reported Thursday that an ice jam on the Loup River had spread across the westbound lanes of Hwy 30, roughly one mile west of the Hwy 81 junction, south of Columbus. 

Airport reports dramatic increase in air traffic as a mid-country fuel stop

The Nebraska State Capitol will be bathed in orange light on Thursday to remember and honor the survivors and descendants of the Genoa Industrial School.

Behavioral Health Services has been a beacon of hope, healing, and recovery for individuals in Columbus and Norfolk for 32 years.

A David City coach has been charged with child enticement after a 16-year-old girl spoke up about hundreds of inappropriate texts she received.

The Columbus man convicted in the murder of one man and shooting of another was sentenced to prison on Wednesday.

Columbus Police Sgt. Bret Strecker has accepted the position of Interim Chief of the Columbus Police Department, effective today, Feb. 6, 2025.

UPDATE: CPD says Ricardo Alvarez has been located and is in police custody at the time. There is no further danger to the citizens.

Law enforcement in northeast Nebraska welcomes a Marine Corps veteran as their new officer recruit. 

The Loup Power District announced on Tuesday there will be a new President/CEO effective at the start of 2026.

City of Columbus Police Chief Charles Sherer has announced his retirement after 27 years with the Columbus Police Department, effective Mar. 3, 2025.

Judge Jeffrey Funke gives State of the Judiciary Address, to the legislature

Leading the whole way in both legs of Tuesday's doubleheader, Cross County dealt the Dorchester girls their first defeat of the season and extended a challenging season for the Dorchester boys.  

After all, it is winter