BTN and ESPNU to Provide Coverage of 2015 Big Ten Football Media Days and...
ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced today that BTN and ESPNU will continue to provide coverage of Big Ten Football Media Days and the 44th Annual Kickoff Luncheon presented by Allstate...
View ArticleCPD: Criminal Mischiefs Total $700 in Damage
COLUMBUS - Two criminal mischief incidents Wednesday totaled an estimated $700 in damages. According to Columbus Police Captain Todd Thalken two vehicles were vandalized in the parking lot of an...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs of Columbus Join to Talk Business
COLUMBUS - An area business hosted two business-oriented seminars dedicated to keeping jobs and money in Columbus. The Firm Business Brokerage of Omaha welcomed community members to the free-of-charge,...
View ArticleArmstrong Named to Manning Award Watch List
LINCOLN - University of Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong earned his second watch list recognition Thursday afternoon, as he was named to the Manning Award Watch List. The Manning Award was created...
View ArticleNew Field in Humphrey Nearly Complete
HUMPHREY - Before the track teams in Humphrey were running in the streets, now they get a brand new state of the art facility to race on. The all turf football field and new track are just about...
View ArticleFischer Hopeful of Bipartisan Highway Bill's Chances
WASHINGTON - Nebraska U.S. Senator Deb Fischer remains optimistic that a bill introduced in the senate this week can help crumbling infastructure nationwide and fund local road projects in Nebraska. A...
View ArticleColumbus Dance Studio Reaches 50 Years and Counting
COLUMBUS - A family-owned dance studio has reached a milestone anniversary. Barb's Ramaekers started Barb's School of Dance in Columbus a half-century ago, and her passion is still burning bright as...
View ArticleCamp Prepares Young Discoverers for Friday Night Lights
COLUMBUS - Middle schoolers are getting a taste of what it's like to be a Columbus High football player. Thursday marked the final evening of camp for local 6th through 8th graders who got to learn...
View ArticleLocal NRD Pitches In For Pilger Recovery
NORFOLK - The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District held their monthly board of directors meeting in Norfolk Thursday night. During the meeting Pilger Clerk and Treasurer Kimberly Neiman requested a...
View ArticleLawnChairs on the Square Hosts Last 'After Dark' Concert
COLUMBUS - A local community event welcomes members of all ages to Frankfort Square for an evening of entertainment. LawnChairs on the Square held it's second After Dark concert Thursday evening for a...
View Article180 Nebraska inmates collected state money for claiming to be jobless
LINCOLN - State officials have uncovered more than $156,000 in fraudulent unemployment claims paid to dozens of Nebraska inmates, most of whom were locked up in county jails. More than 180 inmates...
View ArticleZoubek Sentenced On Arson Charge
MADISON - A woman charged with arson was sentenced in Madison County District Court on Friday and had plenty to say before she was given her sentence. At Friday's sentencing hearing, 27-year old Cassie...
View ArticleCPD: Man Hospitalized after Vehicle Crashes into Cornfield
COLUMBUS - A man is hospitalized after a rollover accident early Friday morning. The Columbus Police Department, Platte County Sheriff's Office and Columbus Fire and Recuse responded to the area of 3rd...
View ArticleColumbus Brothers Driven by Passion for MMA
COLUMBUS - Two Columbus brothers found the love for MMA through one another, and today they continue their passion of the sport, side by side. Tony, 22, and Angel Ortega, 20, have been practicing Mixed...
View ArticleWoman Hospitalized After Collision on 38th St
COLUMBUS - A woman has been sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle collision Friday. The Columbus Police Department and Columbus Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the...
View ArticleEx-Probation Officer Accused of Having Sex with Probationers
KEARNEY, Neb - A Nebraska man has been indicted on five federal counts, accused of having sex with probationers while he was a probation officer in Kearney, then lying to the FBI about it. A federal...
View ArticleRicketts Holds Town Hall Meeting In Wayne
WAYNE - Governor Pete Ricketts was in Wayne today for a town hall meeting. He gave some prepared remarks for around 25 minutes, and then took questions from an audience of around 50 people. Ricketts is...
View ArticleSuspect Flees On Foot From Merrick County Sheriffs
MERRICK COUNTY- At approximately 7:00 p.m. Friday evening Merrick County Sheriffs attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 30. According to Merrick County Investigator Abold, the...
View ArticleColumbus Wrestler Wins Big on the National Level
COLUMBUS - A Columbus youth earns national recognition at one of the largest wrestling tournaments in the country. Colton Wolfe, along with 40 other Nebraska teammates, traveled six and-a-half hours to...
View ArticleColumbus Community Spotlight: United Way Lazy River Duck Run
COLUMBUS - The 18th Annual United Way Lazy River Duck Run is scheduled to take place Friday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. Participants in this community tradition have a chance to take home a bevy of...
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