Former Pastor of Sidney Church Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Abuse
The former pastor of the Sidney Cowboy Church in Sidney, Iowa, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing a little girl. A jury found Roger C. Kissel,...
View ArticleCaregiver Testifies That Elderly Couple Unwittingly Gave Money to Former...
LINCOLN - An elderly woman whom authorities say Patrick Combs stole from didn't understand what she was doing when she signed documents granting him most of her and her husband's money, the woman's...
View ArticleLocal Sports for Thursday, May 5th, 2016…
Softball Midland at 0 (15) Morningside College 4 GPAC Tournament stats Midland vs 1 Concordia University 3 GPAC Tournament - Elimination Game stats Today: The Fremont High girls tennis team will host...
View Article19-Year-Old Shoplifter Cited
FREMONT - A shoplifting incident brought Fremont Police to a local business Wednesday. Fremont Police Officers were called to Walmart in 3000 block of E. 23rd Ave. North at 11:56 a.m. in reference to...
View ArticleDomestic Disturbance Results in Felony Arrest
FREMONT - A Fremont man was arrested following a domestic abuse incident. Fremont law enforcement responded to the 700 block of Empire Drive at 6:34 p.m. on Wednesday in regards to a domestic...
View ArticleNorfolk Man Accused of Assaulting 14-year Old
NORFOLK - A Norfolk man is facing a felony charge after authorities accused him of sexually assaulting a 14-year old girl. Norfolk Police Capt. Michael Bauer says 39-year old Stephen Munderloh was...
View ArticleIncrease “Jake” Braking Complaints Draw Special Enforcement
FREMONT - The Fremont Police Department has received several complaints recently on the loud noise associated with “Jake” braking. A “Jake” brake is an engine braking mechanism that is installed on...
View ArticleTooley, Niedbalski to be Inducted in Shamrock Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS - Two former Scotus graduates will be enshrined in the Shamrock Hall of Fame on May 10th. Jamie Tooley Heine is a 2006 Scotus graduate, who may be most known for her volleyball career, going...
View ArticleTrump to Visit Nebraska Friday
OMAHA - Donald Trump will be making his first campaign visit to Nebraska this week, as he plans to stop by Omaha's Eppley Airfield on Friday afternoon. The event for the presumptive Republican nominee...
View ArticlePet of the Week: Savanah
Our Pet of the Week up for adoption is 3-year-old Terrier Mix, Savanah. This sweet girl loves cuddles and gets along with kids, cats and dogs her size or smaller. If you are interested in Savanah, stop...
View ArticleFDA Rules E-Cigs Be Examined Under Federal Authority
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of electronic cigarette brands will have to seek federal permission to stay on the market under new rules that have the potential to upend a multi-billion dollar industry...
View ArticleFremont's Ardent Mills to Close
FREMONT - The Ardent Mills located on 125 S. Broad St. in Fremont has announced the closing of the milling facility in late May. This is a Media Statement from Communication Lead of Ardent Mills, Mary...
View ArticleCrime Stoppers: Multiple Graffiti Sightings
The Fremont Police Department is investigating several criminal mischiefs reported within the past two weeks. The majority of the incidents took place in the 300 to 900 block of the downtown area, when...
View ArticleBoys District Final Live: #4 Columbus vs #2 Scotus
COLUMBUS - Two local soccer teams' battle for the district title will be broadcast live on News Channel Nebraska and ColumbusNewsTeam.com. #4 Columbus High (13-3) will take on #2 Scotus (13-2) in the...
View Article20-Year-Old Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teen
COLUMBUS - A transient is being accused of sexually-assaulting a missing 15-year-old girl in Columbus. Patrick Wolfe has been charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault in Platte County...
View ArticleSen. Ben Sasse Calls for a Third-Party Candidate
FREMONT - In a Facebook post on Thursday, Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse called for a third option in the presidential race. Sasse who has been outspoken about the election for some time, says in a post on...
View ArticleBusiness of the Week: Hy-Vee
FREMONT - Our featured Business of the Week is the Fremont Hy-Vee. Store Manager, Mike Christensen, say Hy-Vee prides themselves in many avenues, but are most remembered for their customer service and...
View ArticleColumbus High Tops Scotus in Shootout to Claim District Title
COLUMBUS - The B-6 District Final was decided in dramatic fashion as two of the best boys soccer teams in the state went at it. #4 Columbus and #2 Scotus clashed at Wilderness Park on Thursday evening...
View ArticleKearney Dominates GNAC Track Meet
GNAC Track and Field Championship 2016 - 5/5/2016 Johnny Carson Field - Norfolk, NE Results Girls 100 Meter Dash ============================================================================ Meet: M...
View ArticleScotus Girls Take Down CHS in OT
COLUMBUS - It took overtime, but the Scotus girls are district champions. The Shamrocks defeated CHS 2-1 in a game that was both very competitive and entertaining. The game was scoreless at halftime...
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