Platte County Honors and Bids Farewell to Long Time Employee
COLUMBUS - A long time Platte County Employee and Columbus native is retiring after working in the Highway Department for almost 31 years. Assistant Highway Superintendent Fred Liss was honored at...
View ArticlePierce Boys Defeat Lakeview
COLUMBUS - The Bluejays were just too much for Lakeview to handle Tuesday night as Pierce beat the Vikings 37-29. The two squads were very close heading into the 4th quarter as Pierce held a slim 29-27...
View ArticlePierce Girls Take Care of Business Against Lakeview
COLUMBUS - Despite a 19 point effort from Kayla Schrunk, Lakeview was unable to handle the undefeated Pierce Bluejays, falling 57-39. Pierce had a balanced offensive attack with eight players getting...
View ArticleColumbus Squeaks Out Duel Victory Over Norfolk
COLUMBUS - In an absolute battle the Columbus Discoverers held off the Norfolk Panthers 31-30 in a wrestling duel inside the Columbus gymnasium. For an in-depth video report, see video above.
View ArticleTop Plays: Ostdiek Fires Scotus Past Norfolk Catholic, Shamrocks Remain Unbeaten
NORFOLK - The Scotus boys' unbeaten run has grown to 12 games. Junior Nathan Ostdiek put up 21 points, 15 coming from behind the three-point line, as the Shamrocks went on to defeat Norfolk Catholic...
View ArticleTop Plays: Scotus Girls Down Norfolk Catholic 36-23
NORFOLK - The Scotus girls grabbed a road win Tuesday night. The Shamrocks were too much for Norfolk Catholic as Scotus defeated the Lady Knights 36-23. Watch the Top Plays of the Game in the video...
View ArticleHuskers Rout Minnesota, Roll to Second Straight Big Ten Blowout
LINCOLN - For just a couple of moments Tuesday, it was difficult not to wonder if Nebraska was destined for a letdown following such unexpected dominance three days earlier. The opening tip got spiked...
View ArticleLocal Sports for Wednesday, January 13th, 2016…
Basketball: Fremont Bergan saw its first-half lead disappear, but rebounded to defeat Cedar Bluffs on Tuesday night 49-33. Blake Dieckmann led the Knights with 15 points. Bergan is 5-6 and plays at...
View ArticleBeer Stolen From Local Convenience Store
FREMONT - A theft was reported early Tuesday morning after beer was stolen from a local business. The Fremont Police Department got a call at 7:12 a.m. in reference to a theft that occurred late Monday...
View ArticleLawrence Phillips Dead After Suspected Suicide in California Prison
Former Nebraska I-back Lawrence Phillips, facing first-degree murder charges in the April 2015 death of his cellmate at Kern Valley (California) State Prison, was found unresponsive in his prison cell...
View ArticleLocal Wrestling Team Lends a Helping Hand
FREMONT - A local wrestling team joined forces with The American Red Cross in efforts to help give back to the community. Archbishop Bergan Catholic High School hosted a blood drive Wednesday morning...
View ArticleNebraska City Up for “Greatest Midwest Town”
NEBRASKA CITY, NE - Nebraska City is one of 12 towns in the country's midsection up for “Greatest Midwest Town.” “Midwest Living” magazine put together the competition and compiled the list that also...
View ArticleWhile Obama Meets with Papillion Mother, People Taking Their Seats Inside...
Update, 3:24 p.m.: The Baxter Arena crowd got a bit of a false alarm as the program began. “Ladies and gentleman,” the public address announcer intoned, “Please welcome the President ….(huge roar) of...
View ArticleCPD: Police Warn of Driver's License Renewal Scam
COLUMBUS - The Columbus Police Department has issued a warning for area residents, of an online scam involving driver's license renewal. Columbus Police Captain Todd Thalken says multiple scams...
View ArticleCPD: Cameras Stolen and Equipment Damaged at Local Apartment Complex
COLUMBUS - Multiple pieces of equipment were stolen and damaged at an apartment building located in northwestern Columbus. Columbus Police Captain Todd Thalken says the incident was reported Tuesday...
View ArticlePierce Man Requests Defense Attorney to be Character Witness
MADISON - A Pierce man facing felony charges wants a new attorney, but not because he's unhappy with his attorney's services. It's because he wants to subpoena his attorney as a character witness....
View ArticleProsecutor: Death Threats Made After Argument With Roommate over Girlfriend
MADISON - A Norfolk man will be sentenced in March after being found guilty of a felony incident prosecutors say began with an argument over a roommate's girlfriend. Thirty-year old Dustin Noelle...
View ArticleArea Schools Reject Proposed NSAA Transgender Policy
NORFOLK, NE - A room full of NSAA members consisting of Northeast Nebraska School Districts in District 3, met Wednesday at the Norfolk Country Club to review options regarding transgender...
View ArticleNational Park Service Celebrating 100 Years with “Find Your Park”...
NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The National Park Service is celebrating their 100th year with activities and events nationwide to introduce the service to the next generation of visitors, supporters and...
View ArticleAt Packed Baxter Arena, Obama Calls for Americans to Get Past 'Doom, Gloom'...
In his first full-fledged visit as president to Nebraska, President Barack Obama called on America to reject the politics of doom and gloom and work together to build a stronger and better nation and...
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