Columbus Police Chief resigns two months after being hired

Less than two months after starting as the Chief of Police in Columbus, the city announcing the immediate resignation of Al Fear.

July 30, 2025Updated: July 30, 2025

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Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cheyenne, southeast Morrill countires

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Garden County

Tornado Warning issued for south central Kimball County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cheyenne County

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30