Andrew Higgins honored for his pivotal engineering of the Higgins boat

Higgins, a hometown hero from Columbus, engineered the LCVP, better known as the Higgins boat, a game changer in the Allied forces' Normandy Beach invasion on D-Day

August 21, 2025Updated: August 21, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

Andrew Higgins honored for his pivotal engineering of the Higgins boat

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

Records show Ted Carter tried to get podcaster an NU job during his tenure

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Kimball Longhorns took home medals from Best in the West Tournament

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety