Pavement Upgrade In Progress for County Roads
COLUMBUS - The Platte County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning to discuss the action on a pavement proposal for county roads. The three streets getting proposals for a pavement upgrade are;...
View ArticleJudge Maintains $1 Million Bond for Stabbing Suspect
NEBRASKA CITY - A district court judge maintained a $1 million bond for Sebastien D. Hall Tuesday after the 20-year-old Nebraska City man entered a not guilty plea to second degree murder and use of a...
View ArticleLease Revocation of Airport Hangar Prompts Discussion
COLUMBUS - There are differing opinions on what to do with a local airport hangar. The Columbus Board of Airport Commissioners met Tuesday and discussed what should be done with the Columbus Municipal...
View ArticleHundreds Show Support for Norfolk PD
NORFOLK - With the recent rash of violent attacks against police officers…Norfolk resident Wendy Holmes said she wanted to do something to show her support for those who've sworn to serve and protect....
View ArticleBudget Increases, Levy Remains same for 2015-16
COLUMBUS - Property owners will be paying the same tax levy rate as they have the past four years. City Council met Tuesday evening and adopted the 2015-16 budget with the levy remaining at .325186%,...
View ArticleCouncil Approves Land Purchase for Proposed Library/Cultural Arts Center
COLUMBUS - The proposed library/cultural arts center project has taken another step forward. City Council approved the $370,000 purchase of the old Gene Steffy lots, between 23rd and 24th Ave. on 14th...
View ArticleDiscoverers Fall to Aurora After Strong Start
COLUMBUS - The CHS varsity volleyball team falls to Aurora after a tough match Tuesday evening. The Discoverers fell to the Huskies in four sets, losing the first set 25-21 before winning the second...
View ArticleLakeview Tops York in Three Sets
COLUMBUS - The Lakeview Volleyball team continues to improve, as they take down the York Dukes at home Tuesday evening. The Viqueens made quick work of York, ending the match in three sets, with the...
View Article$300,000 Golf Cart Shed Approved
COLUMBUS - A local golf course is getting a new shed to store its golf carts. City Council approved the construction of a $304,965 facility that will house 60 carts at Quail Run, with the hopes of...
View ArticleNortheast Community College's Tax Levy is Going Down
O'NEILL - The tax levy for residents in Northeast Community College's service area is going down. The college's Board of Governors unanimously approved their 2015-16 fiscal budget at their meeting on...
View ArticleNebraska Pass Rushers Work on Cutting Off Quarterback Escape Routes
LINCOLN - It's not at all uncommon for Nebraska's top defensive linemen to stay late after practice and fine-tune their technique. They had ample motivation to set aside a few extra minutes for just...
View ArticleArea Schools Compete in Cross Country Triangular
COLUMBUS - Three local schools lace up their running shoes for the start of long-distance running season. Lakeview/Schuyler/Scotus Triangular took place Tuesday evening at the Lutjelusche Cross Country...
View ArticleCounty Leaders Approve Lowest Levy in Over a Decade
MADISON - Madison County leaders have approved the lowest tax levy in over a decade. The Madison County Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2016 budget at their meeting on Wednesday. Very little had...
View ArticleColumbus Declares September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
COLUMBUS - Special effort is being taken to recognize and support those in the community affected by a deadly disease. September was declared Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Columbus at the city...
View ArticleColumbus, York Industry Leaders Join 4 Lanes 4 Nebraska
Norfolk, NE - 4 Lanes 4 Nebraska, a business and industry association promoting the modernization of Nebraska's transportation infrastructure, announced today that Behlen Group Vice-Chairman Tony...
View Article82 Impaired Drivers Arrested during You Drink You Drive You Lose Enforcement
LINCOLN - The Nebraska State Patrol took 82 drivers off Nebraska roads for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) during the nationwide "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" special enforcement campaign, from...
View ArticleMissing Dog: Black and White Chihuahua
COLUMBUS - Owners are seeking help in finding their missing dog, Mini. Mini is a tri-colored (black, white and brown) Chihuahua last seen heading south on 26th Ave. in downtown. She is scared around...
View ArticleRicketts Confident Nebraska, 14 Other States Can Win EPA Lawsuit
NORFOLK - Meeting proposed EPA regulations under the Clean Power Plan is not possible for Nebraska according to Governor Pete Ricketts. In an interview with News Channel Nebraska, the governor says the...
View ArticleChild Recovering After Fall from Truck
SCHUYLER - A child is home recovering after a scary moment on Labor Day. According to Colfax County Attorney Denise Kracl, a 4-year-old boy fell out of a moving pickup while throwing candy during the...
View ArticleRaiders Topple Midland in Three Sets
COLUMBUS - The Raiders volleyball team toppled Midlands JV team at home Wednesday evening. The raiders took all three sets, not allowing Midland to score more than 15 points in a single set. Sophomore...
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