Columbus names Bret Strecker as next police chief, pending council approval

The City of Columbus appears poised to promote from within for its next police chief.

October 30, 2025Updated: October 30, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Columbus man sentenced for killing stepfather in Walmart parking lot

Columbus man sentenced for killing stepfather in Walmart parking lot

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

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

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

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

State

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Kimball water tower maintenance to begin this month

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Doane hosting seminar exploring evolving role of higher education

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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

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