DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
12 hrs 52 mins agoDED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
Former director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal
February 4th 2026, 5:57 PM UTCFormer director charged in Norfolk Senior Center scandal
Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting
February 3rd 2026, 10:29 PM UTCNorfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting
Norfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting
February 3rd 2026, 8:36 PM UTCNorfolk City Council approves contracts for downtown gateway sign and festoon lighting
Huskers fall in Top 10 tilt with Illinois, drop to 20-2 on the season
February 1st 2026, 8:30 PM UTCOne of the toughest stretches of Nebraska’s schedule led to a second straight loss for the fifth-ranked Big Red 78-69 to #9 Illinois.
Nebraska ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates
January 30th 2026, 6:26 PM UTCAs No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager
After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska
January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTCWhile a warm start to the winter limited early opportunities, a recent cold snap has led to safe ice, and therefore, proper conditions for ice fishing across Nebraska.
Polk County investigation leads to sexual exploitation of a minor arrest in Ohio
January 29th 2026, 2:29 PM UTCAn Ohio man is behind bars after allegedly exploiting a minor online in Polk County, Nebraska.
REPORTS: Nebraska Special Teams coach Mike Ekeler headed to USC
January 20th 2026, 8:35 PM UTCNebraska Special Teams Coach Mike Ekeler is departing from the Huskers and heading to USC, per sources.
Over or under: Mobile sports gambling petition looks to gain momentum
January 14th 2026, 8:18 PM UTCSports betting is allowed at casinos in Nebraska but not on your phone, like it is in 38 other states.
Second measles case confirmed in Platte County
December 31st 2025, 2:32 PM UTCA second measles case has been confirmed in Platte County.
Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Columbus
December 31st 2025, 1:16 PM UTCA 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.
86-year-old man arrested after shooting man and barricading himself in a home, police say
December 26th 2025, 2:04 PM UTCSAUNDERS COUNTY, Neb. (WOWT) - The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect barricaded himself in a home south of Fremont after a 68-year-old man was shot there Wednesday afternoon. SCSO said in a Wednesday night release that the victim, who
River Point District sign and festoon lighting could be coming to downtown Norfolk
December 1st 2025, 11:00 PM UTCThe Norfolk City Council is moving forward with gathering bids and proposals for two projects meant to enhance the downtown area.
Columbus school earns national blue ribbon award
November 24th 2025, 6:16 PM UTCSt. Isidore School in Columbus, Nebraska, has received the National Blue Ribbon Award for its academic excellence in the 2024-2025 school year
Battle Creek receives $586,000 in grants to support Community Pride Care Center
November 24th 2025, 11:41 AM UTCThe City of Battle Creek is receiving a major funding boost for an infrastructure project.
Columbus launches world's largest bioethanol carbon capture facility
November 10th 2025, 5:13 PM UTCADM 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
Biden urges on Nebraska Democrats as underdogs in his return to the political stage in Omaha
November 8th 2025, 9:25 AM UTCJoe Biden slowly but steadily walked onto the stage in Omaha on Friday. As he did, 800 people in the downtown Hilton ballroom rose to their feet cheering.
17-year-old in custody after stolen vehicle pursuit in Omaha
November 6th 2025, 10:03 PM UTCTroopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have apprehended a 17-year-old and recovered a stolen vehicle after a pursuit in Omaha on Wednesday.
Lincoln man shot, injured by officers after armed confrontation
November 5th 2025, 5:22 PM UTCA Lincoln man is in critical condition after being shot by law enforcement Wednesday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol says the man was armed and refused to comply with officers.
Voters reject Columbus schools $43.6M bond proposal
November 4th 2025, 8:39 PM UTCColumbus Public Schools to construct a new intermediate building has been rejected by Platte County voters
Columbus names Bret Strecker as new police chief
November 3rd 2025, 6:21 PM UTCBret Strecker, a 30-year veteran of the Columbus police force, has been named the new Police Chief. After serving as interim chief twice
Columbus police department seeks new Recruits amid evolving law enforcement landscape
October 31st 2025, 9:02 PM UTCTo attract candidates, the department is using innovative methods such as officers teaching at the local college, offering internships, and showcasing their advanced technology
Genoa students fight world hunger one grain at a time
October 29th 2025, 6:54 PM UTCTwin 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
Nebraska defends legal action ahead of Perkins County canal construction
October 29th 2025, 12:41 PM UTCAttorney general says Nebraska can not afford to lose more time
Columbus considers quiet zones medians to help with train noise
October 27th 2025, 7:58 PM UTCThe 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
Norfolk Police arrest boy in connection to shots-fired incident
October 27th 2025, 7:18 PM UTCAn investigation into reports of shots fired near downtown Norfolk is leading authorities to press charges against a boy.
Gov. Pillen announces opening of McCook ICE facility at Sen. Ricketts steak fry
October 20th 2025, 6:29 PM UTCGovernor Pillen announced the upcoming opening of the McCook ICE facility, repurposed from a former minimum-security prison
Rallying the troops, Ricketts steak fry event fuels Nebraska Republicans for election battle
October 19th 2025, 10:45 PM UTCSenator 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
Boone Central Elementary starts student-run bank, promoting saving
October 8th 2025, 4:00 PM UTCCornerstone Bank, with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education has started a student-run bank at the school known as the Cardinal Branch.
