Phone Scam Targeting the Norfolk Area
NORFOLK - A utility phone scam is targeting victims in hte Norfolk area. Officials with Nebraska Public Power District say the scammers falsely threaten business owners and residents that their...
View ArticleSenior Blues Finish 2nd at State Legion Baseball Tournament
OMAHA - While it wasn't the ending the Blues had hoped for, the Columbus squad achieved something that had only been done once in the team's history. The Blues (Cornerstone Insurance) took home 2nd...
View ArticleColumbus Blues Legion Ball Final in Photos
OMAHA - The Omaha World-Herald has produced a special photo gallery featuring the Columbus Blues vs. Creighton Prep baseball game from Wednesday. Click here to see the image gallery.
View ArticleRep. Fortenberry to Visit NE Nebraska
NORFOLK - Northeast Nebraska residents will get some face-time with their local Congressman next week. The office of U.S. Representative Jeff Fortenberry announced Wednesday that he will be making...
View ArticleCollins, Pierson-El Among Big Ten Players to Watch
Chicago, IL - Nebraska junior defensive tackle Maliek Collins and sophomore receiver/punt returner De'Mornay Pierson-El are among 11 Big Ten players named to the conference's preseason Players to Watch...
View ArticleUNL Engineering Students to Tour Norfolk
NORFOLK - Norfolk businesses will get a unique opportunity to showcase themselves to potential future workers this fall. The Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Economic Development Council...
View ArticlePilger Woman Injured in Accident
PILGER - A Pilger woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident that happened early Wednesday. Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger says the accident happened around 3:30 Wednesday morning. Unger says...
View Article4-star Running Back Jordan Stevenson Picks Huskers over Alabama, Miami
Jordan Stevenson, a consensus four-star running back from Dallas,was looking for a new college after he was denied admission to Wisconsin. He found one in Nebraska, announcing his commitment to the...
View ArticleHumphrey-Native is “11th Fittest Woman on Earth”
Carson, California - A Humphrey-native has earned recognition as one of the fittest women on earth. Stacie Tovar competed in the 2015 CrossFit Games in Carson, California from July 21st-26th, and went...
View ArticleHundreds of Dollars Reported Stolen From Local Establishment
COLUMBUS - Columbus Police are currently investigating a burglary after a door was kicked in and hundreds of dollars were stolen from a local business. According to police reports, a call came in at...
View ArticleSummer Reading Program Finishes with Big Success
COLUMBUS - The local summer reading program wraps up with large numbers in community involvement. The Columbus Public Library and the Platte County Bookmobile kept Columbus entertained in their...
View ArticleBellwood Preps For 16th Annual Bellwood Daze Celebration
BELLWOOD - The town of Bellwood is prepping for it's 16th annual Bellwood Daze celebration, taking place this weekend. The festivities include multiple activities for people and families of all ages,...
View ArticleWayne Police Investigating a Possible Mountain Lion Sighting
WAYNE, NE (KTIV) - Wayne Police, and officials with the state's Game and Parks Commission, are investigating a handful of sightings of what might be a mountain lion. Police first got word about the...
View ArticleBoone County Historical Society Museum to Receive Major Renovations
ALBION - No heat in the winter time. No cooling in the summer months. Soon, the Boone County Historical Society Museum in Albion will have both and other badly needed improvements. Major renovations to...
View ArticlePolka Family Continues Entertaining After 60 years
COLUMBUS - Local polka band joins the community for another night of Lawn Chairs on the Square. Urkoski Orchestra took the stage in Frankfort Square for a evening of polka music. The band began in 1954...
View ArticleResidents Debate Potential Whitewater Park in Columbus
COLUMBUS - Area residents are sharing their thoughts about a whitewater park potentially coming to the Loup Power Canal in Columbus. Close to 20 residents met at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleMother Pleads No Contest to Child Abuse, Awaits Sentencing
COLUMBUS - A 21-year-old Columbus mother is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of child abuse. Jodie Shelly appeared in Platte County Court and pleaded no contest to two counts of negligent...
View ArticleMicklevitz Sentenced to Minimum 18 Years for Felony Manslaughter
COLUMBUS - A Columbus man faces 18 to 20 years in prison after being sentenced in Platte County District Court Friday morning. 20-year-old Chase Micklevitz faces a minimum 18 years to a maximum 20...
View ArticleGovernor Ricketts Holds Town Hall in Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY - Governor Pete Ricketts returned to his birthplace to hold a town hall on Friday morning. The Lied Lodge & Conference Center was filled with people interested on what The Governor...
View ArticleSevere Thunderstorm Warning Issued for northeastern Boone County,...
The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Boone County, southwestern Platte and southwestern Madison County until 3:30 PM. Radar indicated a severe...
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