Wet and heavy snow causes power outages in Fairbury
FAIRBURY - The Snow didn't arrive in Fairbury until 3:30. When it did it was wet, heavy, and blowing, causing numerous power outages. Jefferson County Emergency Management director John McKee advised...
View ArticleWinter Storm Kayla Causing Treacherous Travel Conditions
LINCOLN - Winter Storm Kayla is sweeping the state of Nebraska, and the Nebraska State Patrol says whiteout conditions and snow-covered roads are making travel treacherous and not recommended. The...
View ArticleBlizzard Continues Through Northeast Nebraska
NORFOLK - Although city streets are mostly free of traffic before the noon hour, blizzard conditions are making travel nearly impossible throughout Norfolk and northeast Nebraska. Cpt. Paul Hattan with...
View ArticleNebraska State Patrol and NDOR Off the Roads
NORFOLK - The deteriorating road conditions have become too dangerous even for those trying to clear the highways and rescue stranded citizens. The Nebraska State Patrol says they have pulled all of...
View ArticleHighways Southwest of Columbus Impassable, City Services Closed
Roads shown in pink are completely snow covered, and roads colored red are considered impassable COLUMBUS - Crews are out around town clearing off parking lots and roads, with multiple roads southwest...
View ArticleFremont Winter Weather Update
FREMONT - Travel is becoming almost impossible as snow continues to come down. If at all possible, avoid the roads. Also don't forget to move your car from emergency routes so the plows can get...
View ArticleVehicle Totaled, One Injured in Accident
COLUMBUS - A two vehicle accident sent one to the hospital with a minor injury Tuesday. Columbus police officials say an accident was called in at approximately 10:43 a.m. after a 2005 Durango...
View ArticleBacterial meningitis not likely in Nebraska teen's death, health officials say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Central District Health Department officials said it is unlikely that the High Plains Community Schools student who died on Thursday had meningococcal meningitis. Testing has so...
View ArticleOne Dead After Rollover Near Macy
MACY - The victim of a one-vehicle fatality Tuesday morning has been identified. According to a press release from the Nebraska State Patrol, Noah Parker, 21, is dead after being ejected from his...
View ArticleExplosion in Home Sends Firefighters into Stanton County; Blizzard Makes it...
NORFOLK - It was exactly the call Norfolk Fire and Rescue didn't want over the noon hour today. House explosion, family has evacuated. Home is located just inside Stanton County on 835th Road. Roads...
View ArticleWestbound HWY 275 Closed; Snow Plow Rolls Over on HWY 14
STANTON COUNTY - Stanton County Sheriff's officials have closed the west bound lanes of Highway 275 after three tractor trailers became stranded along the road. The closure is one many following a...
View ArticleI-80 Shut Down From Lincoln to North Platte
LINCOLN - More than 200 miles of Nebraska interstate is shut down in both directions. According to the Nebraska Department of Roads, the east and westbound lanes of I-80 have been closed from Lincoln...
View ArticleLamar Jackson Picks Nebraska, Becomes Huskers Highest Ranked Commit
Mike Riley's California roots came in handy with Lamar Jackson as the Huskers secured a commitment from the state's No. 13 player the day before National Signing Day. Jackson made his decision public...
View ArticleNorfolk Catholic Tight End David Engelhaupt Commits to the Huskers
Tight end David Engelhaupt from Norfolk Catholic announced his commitment to the Huskers on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he received his offer. Engelhaupt becomes the 20th commit and second tight...
View ArticleEmergency Personnel Plead With Public Not To Travel
NORFOLK - Do not travel tonight as road conditions are very dangerous. In some places, it is impossible to tell where the actual road is. Meanwhile, Stanton County Sheriff Dispatchers made an urgent...
View ArticleSchuyler Cargill Cancels Shift on Wednesday
SCHUYLER - Cargill has canceled one of its shifts for Wednesday. The Schuyler operation will not be running a first shift on February 3rd. Second shift is scheduled for its normal time. To get the...
View ArticleColumbus Hospital Open Through Blizzard and All
COLUMBUS - Even though many Columbus residents wisely decided to stay home and dodge the blizzard today, not everybody had that option. The Columbus Community Hospital stays open regardless of...
View ArticleCentral Community College Closed Wednesday
COLUMBUS - Central Community College's Columbus campus is closed Wednesday. To get the latest on closings and cancellations in the area click here.
View ArticleColumbus Public Schools Closed Wednesday
COLUMBUS - Columbus Public Schools has called off classes for Wednesday February 3rd. To get the latest on closings and cancellations in the area click here.
View ArticlePlows to Resume at Midnight in Columbus
COLUMBUS - With nearly a foot of snow being dumped on Columbus on Tuesday plus strong winds throughout the storm, the plowing of Columbus streets has been a challenge. The crews started out in the wee...
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