CPD: Two Burglary Reports From Same Residence Say $1,500 Cash Stolen
COLUMBUS - Police are currently investigating two burglary reports from the same residence that's left over a thousand dollars in losses. Columbus Police Captain Todd Thalken says a call came in at...
View ArticleGov. Ricketts and Nebraska Trade Delegation Begin Mission
On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts addressed the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) conference in Tokyo. Gov. Ricketts is in Japan leading a Nebraska delegation to promote Nebraska business and the...
View ArticleLivestock virus arrives in Nebraska; state takes measures to prevent its spread
A nasty livestock virus has been confirmed in western Nebraska, and the state's veterinarian has instituted new requirements for the Aksarben Stock Show and Rodeo in Omaha later this month. The...
View ArticleColumbus Natives Living Out Dream With Local Sports Store
COLUMBUS - Two area natives are continuing to live out their dreams, thanks to their sports store in downtown Columbus. The Jockszone's Fan Cave is almost a year old and owners Mark and Holly Williams...
View ArticleNebraska Property Owners to Get Record-High Credit From State Fund in 2016
LINCOLN - Nebraska property owners will be getting a record-high credit from a state fund due to action by the State Legislature this spring. For example, the owner of a home or property valued at...
View ArticleAdidas Unveils New Cleats for Nebraska's Game at Miami
Nebraska's participated in 17 Orange Bowls during its history. Road-tripping to Miami almost became a post-Christmas tradition for the Huskers and their fans. Adidas wanted to highlight that fact this...
View ArticleDriver Flees Scene After Striking Woman with Truck on Sidewalk
NEBRASKA CITY - At about 5:35 p.m., a woman was struck by the Morton-James Public Library and First Presbyterian Church in Nebraska City by a truck. Police Captain Lonnie Neeman said the truck was...
View ArticleCPS Board Approves $104 Million Budget for 2015-16
COLUMBUS - More than $100 million dollars have been approved for Columbus Public Schools' 2015-16 budget. With a new high school on the horizon the CPS Board of Education approved a $104,276,069 budget...
View ArticleHusker Notes: Two More Huskers Earn Their Blackshirts
Linebacker Michael Rose-Ivey wore his Blackshirt for the first time Monday. He never got one in 2013. He missed all of 2014 with an injury, so he never received one then. And he didn't get one before...
View ArticleHuskers Want to Maintain Self-Control After Chippy Game With Miami Last Year
LINCOLN - If Nebraska's Saturday showdown with Miami is anything like last season's bout, what occurs after the whistles might have just as much influence on the outcome as the action between them....
View ArticleNebraskans Reminded to Register to Vote in September
LINCOLN - While schools are back in session, community festivals are nearly over and cooler days are just ahead, Secretary of State John Gale hopes Nebraskans will take care of one more task before...
View ArticleProsecutor Says Shipley May Have Been Intentionally Run Down
NEBRASKA CITY - Otoe County Attorney David Partsch said he expects to file charges against a 17-year-old Nebraska City girl in connection with a hit-and-run in Nebraska City Monday evening. Amber...
View ArticleCPD: Police Ask for Help in Identifying Two Suspects
COLUMBUS - The Columbus Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying two suspects. According to the Columbus Police Department, the two suspects are a part of an unauthorized use...
View ArticlePierce Man Arrested for Drugs, Weapon in Norfolk
NORFOLK - A Pierce man is in jail after police say he was found with drugs and a knife in his possession. Norfolk Police Captain Don Miller says 34-year old Jason Roberts was arrested early Tuesday....
View ArticleNorfolk Public School Board Lowers Tax Levy
NORFOLK - The Norfolk Public School District is easing the tax burden on residents a bit, while also allowing for some major projects in the coming fiscal year. The Norfolk Public School Board Monday...
View ArticleCPD: Rock Thrown Through Car Window During Dentist Visit
COLUMBUS - Columbus Police were called to the scene of a criminal mischief case Monday, after a rock was thrown through a car window. Columbus Police Captain Todd Thalken says the owner of a 2007 Dodge...
View ArticleColfax County Board Approves Tax Levy Decrease for 2015-2016
SCHUYLER - Colfax County Board adopted a decreased tax levy and increased county budget for the next fiscal year when they met Tuesday morning. The Colfax County fiscal year (July 1-June 30) has an...
View ArticlePierce Man Arrested for Drugs, Weapon in Norfolk
NORFOLK - A Pierce man is in jail after police say he was found with drugs and a knife in his possession. Norfolk Police Captain Don Miller says 34-year old Jason Roberts was arrested early Tuesday....
View ArticleJudge Says Dittrich Betrayed Trust of Pardons Board, Family
NEBRASKA CITY - An Otoe County judge sentenced a man set free by the Nebraska Board of Pardons back to prison Tuesday saying he betrayed the trust of the state and the family that took him in. Laddie...
View ArticleOfficer rescues piglet found running loose on I-680; 'Babe' already has new home
This little piggy went home … to a new home, that is. Last week, Omaha Police Officer Joel Strominger rescued a small piglet - later named "Babe"- who was found running loose in traffic on Interstate...
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