Longtime sergeant to serve as Interim Police Chief

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

February 6, 2025Updated: February 6, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Longtime sergeant to serve as Interim Police Chief

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

State

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Months of hard work lead 4-H exhibitors to the show ring

Sen. Ricketts discusses USMCA trade agreement with Nebraska Farm Bureau

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Western Kimball County

Ricketts classifies AI data centers as matter of national security

US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

Sports

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities