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

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Nebraska lawmakers back housing bill after Trump cancels signing ceremony

Loose gravel draws complaints during Norfolk road preservation project

Cuts for a cause: Meet the Lincoln barber trading trims for diapers

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Commissioners issue county-only ban on July 4 fireworks

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

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